What Router Are You Using?

dennisb407

dennisb407

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I decided to upgrade my router on Black Friday since I've had my Linksys WRT54GS model for several years now. Target cartwheel had a deal on a Netgear router so I picked up the N600 model for like $40, finally got around to hooking it up today and the damn thing keeps dropping signals left and right. Everytime I tried to install DLC or a game on X1 tonight it kept stopping installation. So now I have my Linksys hooked back up. I was wondering if fellow CAGs could recommend a stable router.

 
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dennisb407 said:
Saw those on sale for $169 on Black Friday. How long have you been using it?
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A few months. Haven't had any issues with dropped signals and the range is far better than my previous router. I can now get signal everywhere in my house. It has two settings that prioritize online gaming and streaming, although I haven't used it.

 
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Wired >>>>> Wireless for reliability.  While it is getting better each year, wireless is merely for convenience.  Want to guarantee a connection and speed, go wired and your router probably will not matter as long as it works.

There are still a lot of items that can interfere with the the 2.4 range.  The 5Ghz range is far less congested but no current console supports that.

 
evilw0n said:
Wired >>>>> Wireless for reliability. While it is getting better each year, wireless is merely for convenience. Want to guarantee a connection and speed, go wired and your router probably will not matter as long as it works.

There are still a lot of items that can interfere with the the 2.4 range. The 5Ghz range is far less congested but no current console supports that.
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Ethernet to wireless bridge would certainly support a 5Ghz wireless connection. It's an added item to deal with, though it would take care of that issue.

 
evilw0n said:
Wired >>>>> Wireless for reliability. While it is getting better each year, wireless is merely for convenience. Want to guarantee a connection and speed, go wired and your router probably will not matter as long as it works.

There are still a lot of items that can interfere with the the 2.4 range. The 5Ghz range is far less congested but no current console supports that.
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How long of a cable is too long?

 
ShirtSizeXXXLXT said:
How long of a cable is too long?
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Unless you're going more than 100', you should be fine without needing a switch in the middle. The specs for Ethernet say 100 meters / 300 ft without needing a switch to keep the signal from degrading, though I can't imaging you would need something longer than 100' in the average apartment/house.

 
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