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    Which AC Router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by HeavenCry, Oct 28, 2013.

  1. HeavenCry

    HeavenCry Notebook Virtuoso

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    As suggested here a couple months ago (by downloads) i waited for the 2nd gen AC to come out and im set on buying a new router now - ive already upgraded my laptop to the Intel 7260 AC and am itching to get a decent router to replace my aging Lynksis E2000 and WRT54GL (acting as a repeater/extender running Toastmans Tomato).

    Ive read the reviews and looked at the prices, to narrow down my selection a bit, but id like some advice which would be my best pick.

    The routers im looking at (from cheapest to most expensive) are:
    Edimax BR-6478AC (AC1200)
    Netgear R6250 (AC1600)
    TP-Link Archer C7 (AC1750)
    Asus RT-AC56U (AC1200)
    Asus RT-AC66U (AC1750)
    Asus RT-AC68U (AC1900)
    Netgear R7000 (AC1900)

    For a price reference point in the EU you can check this website.

    Most important is routing performance, wireless throughtput, range, stable operation and a good feature set. Storage performance and price are of secondary importance here, but are a benefit of course.
     
    HeavenCry, Oct 28, 2013
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