Looking for a new router

jxman · 05-30-2011, 07:33 AM

Hi All,

I'm looking for a new router. Any recommendations out there?
I would like to have something with good reporting capibilities (Gota keep track of my kids), but it's not mandatory.

Thanks !

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*PeterT* · 06-08-2011, 09:00 PM

Price range?
This one looks nice if you want the latest/greatest:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wirel...outer-reviewed

**Sandog** · 02-12-2012, 12:28 PM

I to am looking to buy a new router. I have my sites set on this one.
http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN56U/

I do not plan on using the Wireless part of this router ATT. Does anyone know if you use just 'wired' that you can turn off the wireless part?

radeonized2 · 02-12-2012, 12:49 PM

That looks like a very nice one. Asus is a brand to trust. After that I like D-Link products.

JimTram · 02-12-2012, 01:23 PM

I was going to buy a new one myself. Took a chance and asked TW if I could get a "free" modem. They came through with a Motorola Surfboard. Very fast!

fvbounty · 02-12-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandog

I to am looking to buy a new router. I have my sites set on this one.
http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN56U/

I do not plan on using the Wireless part of this router ATT. Does anyone know if you use just 'wired' that you can turn off the wireless part?

Yes you can turn off the wireless radio in the router, at least you can in my D-Link 655, which is a great gigabyte router too!

**Sandog** · 02-12-2012, 02:40 PM

Thanks FVB, that is what was keeping me from buying it. I wanted to use it with my laptop and maybe Netflix later but I also want the ability to not have it radiating if I am not using it.

**Sandog** · 02-18-2012, 02:15 PM

Just ordered the ASUS wireless router, comes with a 1yr NET warranty ($15 value for free). Also got the BIOSTAR cable (USB 3.0 for mobo) and a fresh tube of MX-4.

*PeterT* · 02-18-2012, 02:29 PM

That router looks nice. I like the fact that it has 2 USB ports. I've been looking at the Linksys E4200 V2, but it only has 1 USB port. What I would really like is the E4200 V2 or the Asus RT-N66U, bu with 2x USB 3.0 ports.

Sir Skully · 02-18-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandog

Just ordered the ASUS wireless router, comes with a 1yr NET warranty ($15 value for free). Also got the BIOSTAR cable (USB 3.0 for mobo) and a fresh tube of MX-4.

Congrats on new up coming router, reads out like gooden...

**Sandog** · 12-22-2012, 10:20 AM

This is a great router, I updated the firmware and utility a couple of weeks ago and now it is even better. I highly recommend this router to anyone.

The top screen is the old interface that came with it and the grey/black screens show the new interface. I like the new software, I'll see how well it works with an iPad and Roku soon.
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Network...ware-and-Softw

*PeterT* · 12-23-2012, 05:10 PM

Looks like that firmware update was like getting a whole new device.

XJ. · 12-30-2012, 10:09 AM

Not much point in buying any new router that isn't 802.11ac compliant right now (AKA SuperN, Gigabit Wifi).

FWIW, Comcast is going to get rid of all coax in the house and use 802.11ac within the next couple of years for delivering services within homes (a coax cable with connect with an 802.11ac capable wireless router for phone, internet and TV).

fvbounty · 12-30-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJ.

Not much point in buying any new router that isn't 802.11ac compliant right now (AKA SuperN, Gigabit Wifi).

FWIW, Comcast is going to get rid of all coax in the house and use 802.11ac within the next couple of years for delivering services within homes (a coax cable with connect with an 802.11ac capable wireless router for phone, internet and TV).

Is that everywhere in the USA?

**Sandog** · 12-30-2012, 12:02 PM

The ASUS RT-N56U does 802.11n and it does 2.4/5GHz simultaneously. I have the iPad connected on the 5G network and the Roku connected on the 2.4GHz network. Both work perfect and the iPad is just as fast as my DT computer. 802.11a/c does 5G @ 500MB, mine does 5G @ 300MB. It is very adequate for now. I can even hook up my wireless printer to the router and there are 2 USB ports as well.

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jxman Tobor who ? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mt. Laurel, New Jersey Posts: 328	Looking for a new router Hi All, I'm looking for a new router. Any recommendations out there? I would like to have something with good reporting capibilities (Gota keep track of my kids), but it's not mandatory. Thanks ! __________________ Kick Butt, Take names, Keep your head down! __________________ ASUS P4C800-e P4 2.88Ghz 800Mhz FSB @3.0 Corsairs PC-3700LL DDR twinx 512 Seagate Barracuda 80g SATA drive Pioneer DVR-106bk DVD+/-RW ATI Radeon X850 Pro Catalyst 6.14 Power: Antec True 430 Case: Atech Fash; Monitor: ViewSonic 21" G810 Windows 2k sp4: Directx 9.0b
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06-08-2011, 09:00 PM	#2
PeterT CUSL2 > GA-EP45-UD3P > ? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 4,720	Re: Looking for a new router Price range? This one looks nice if you want the latest/greatest: http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wirel...outer-reviewed __________________ Current systems in the house, in chronological order. Mine in bold: Desktop: Next build: Corsair 550D & AX750, Asus Z87 Sabertooth, i7-4770K, 4x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600... Antec SOLO II, Corsair TX650M, Asus F1A75-V Pro, AMD A8-3870K, 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600, Asus EAH6670 1GB in "Dual Graphics", Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD Antec SOLO, Corsair TX650, Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P, Intel Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA GTX560Ti SC 1GB, Asus U3S6, 2x Corsair Force GT 120GB SSD Antec SOLO, Antec TruePower Trio 650, Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L, Intel E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB, Corsair Force GT 90GB SSD Mobile: Asus Eee PC 1215B-PU17, AMD E-350, 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 1333, OCZ Vertex 2 120GB SSD Acer Aspire V3-551G-X419, AMD A10-4600M, AMD 7670M, 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 1333, Corsair Force GT 90GB SSD Acer Aspire AS5253-BZ602, AMD E-350, 6GB DDR3, Corsair Nova Series 2 60GB SSD Asus Eee PC 1000HE, Intel Atom N280, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667, OCZ Vertex 30GB SSD
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02-12-2012, 12:28 PM	#3
Sandog Future Haswellian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 10,007	Re: Looking for a new router I to am looking to buy a new router. I have my sites set on this one. http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN56U/ I do not plan on using the Wireless part of this router ATT. Does anyone know if you use just 'wired' that you can turn off the wireless part? __________________ New Haswell System Waiting on.... NVidia GTX 780 Intel Haswell i7-4770K Intel Extreme Edition DZ87KLT-75K
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02-12-2012, 12:49 PM	#4
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02-12-2012, 01:23 PM	#5
JimTram Seabees, USN-Retired Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 6,061	Re: Looking for a new router I was going to buy a new one myself. Took a chance and asked TW if I could get a "free" modem. They came through with a Motorola Surfboard. Very fast! __________________ ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Gen3, Intel i7-2600k cooled by Intel Liquid Cooling Corsair Vengeance CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9 16G (4x4G) EVGA GTX 570 SC Intel 520 180G, Seagate ST31000528AS 1TB, Sony Optiarc HT-Omega eClaro, Sennheiser HD280 Pro Corsair 550D Case with 2x120 fans, Antec Truepower 750W PSU Deck-Legend Frost KB, Logitech MX518 Mouse APC Back-UPS Pro 1000 Win7 Home x64 SP1 Dell™ U2311H iPhone 5 Black 16G
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02-12-2012, 02:40 PM	#7
Sandog Future Haswellian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 10,007	Re: Looking for a new router Thanks FVB, that is what was keeping me from buying it. I wanted to use it with my laptop and maybe Netflix later but I also want the ability to not have it radiating if I am not using it. __________________ New Haswell System Waiting on.... NVidia GTX 780 Intel Haswell i7-4770K Intel Extreme Edition DZ87KLT-75K
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02-18-2012, 02:15 PM	#8
Sandog Future Haswellian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 10,007	Re: Looking for a new router Just ordered the ASUS wireless router, comes with a 1yr NET warranty ($15 value for free). Also got the BIOSTAR cable (USB 3.0 for mobo) and a fresh tube of MX-4. __________________ New Haswell System Waiting on.... NVidia GTX 780 Intel Haswell i7-4770K Intel Extreme Edition DZ87KLT-75K
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02-18-2012, 02:29 PM	#9
PeterT CUSL2 > GA-EP45-UD3P > ? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 4,720	Re: Looking for a new router That router looks nice. I like the fact that it has 2 USB ports. I've been looking at the Linksys E4200 V2, but it only has 1 USB port. What I would really like is the E4200 V2 or the Asus RT-N66U, bu with 2x USB 3.0 ports. __________________ Current systems in the house, in chronological order. Mine in bold: Desktop: Next build: Corsair 550D & AX750, Asus Z87 Sabertooth, i7-4770K, 4x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600... Antec SOLO II, Corsair TX650M, Asus F1A75-V Pro, AMD A8-3870K, 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600, Asus EAH6670 1GB in "Dual Graphics", Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD Antec SOLO, Corsair TX650, Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P, Intel Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA GTX560Ti SC 1GB, Asus U3S6, 2x Corsair Force GT 120GB SSD Antec SOLO, Antec TruePower Trio 650, Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L, Intel E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB, Corsair Force GT 90GB SSD Mobile: Asus Eee PC 1215B-PU17, AMD E-350, 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 1333, OCZ Vertex 2 120GB SSD Acer Aspire V3-551G-X419, AMD A10-4600M, AMD 7670M, 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 1333, Corsair Force GT 90GB SSD Acer Aspire AS5253-BZ602, AMD E-350, 6GB DDR3, Corsair Nova Series 2 60GB SSD Asus Eee PC 1000HE, Intel Atom N280, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667, OCZ Vertex 30GB SSD Last edited by PeterT; 02-18-2012 at 02:57 PM..
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12-22-2012, 10:20 AM	#11
Sandog Future Haswellian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 10,007	Re: Looking for a new router This is a great router, I updated the firmware and utility a couple of weeks ago and now it is even better. I highly recommend this router to anyone. The top screen is the old interface that came with it and the grey/black screens show the new interface. I like the new software, I'll see how well it works with an iPad and Roku soon. http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Network...ware-and-Softw __________________ New Haswell System Waiting on.... NVidia GTX 780 Intel Haswell i7-4770K Intel Extreme Edition DZ87KLT-75K
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12-23-2012, 05:10 PM	#12
PeterT CUSL2 > GA-EP45-UD3P > ? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 4,720	Re: Looking for a new router Looks like that firmware update was like getting a whole new device. __________________ Current systems in the house, in chronological order. Mine in bold: Desktop: Next build: Corsair 550D & AX750, Asus Z87 Sabertooth, i7-4770K, 4x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600... Antec SOLO II, Corsair TX650M, Asus F1A75-V Pro, AMD A8-3870K, 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600, Asus EAH6670 1GB in "Dual Graphics", Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD Antec SOLO, Corsair TX650, Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P, Intel Q9550, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, EVGA GTX560Ti SC 1GB, Asus U3S6, 2x Corsair Force GT 120GB SSD Antec SOLO, Antec TruePower Trio 650, Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3L, Intel E7200, 4x2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800, Asus EAH4850 TOP 512MB, Corsair Force GT 90GB SSD Mobile: Asus Eee PC 1215B-PU17, AMD E-350, 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 1333, OCZ Vertex 2 120GB SSD Acer Aspire V3-551G-X419, AMD A10-4600M, AMD 7670M, 2x4GB Corsair DDR3 1333, Corsair Force GT 90GB SSD Acer Aspire AS5253-BZ602, AMD E-350, 6GB DDR3, Corsair Nova Series 2 60GB SSD Asus Eee PC 1000HE, Intel Atom N280, 1x2GB Corsair DDR2 667, OCZ Vertex 30GB SSD
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12-30-2012, 10:09 AM	#13
XJ. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH, USA Posts: 7,625	Re: Looking for a new router Not much point in buying any new router that isn't 802.11ac compliant right now (AKA SuperN, Gigabit Wifi). FWIW, Comcast is going to get rid of all coax in the house and use 802.11ac within the next couple of years for delivering services within homes (a coax cable with connect with an 802.11ac capable wireless router for phone, internet and TV). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Asus P6T Deluxe V2, Ci7 920 @ 4GHz, 512GB Crucial M4, MSI GTX 680 Power Edition @ 1200MHz 12GB G.Skill Ripjaws 1600 MHz, Corair 850HX, Corsair H100 LC, Corsair 800D case. Windows 7 Ultimate 64b
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12-30-2012, 12:02 PM	#15
Sandog Future Haswellian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 10,007	Re: Looking for a new router The ASUS RT-N56U does 802.11n and it does 2.4/5GHz simultaneously. I have the iPad connected on the 5G network and the Roku connected on the 2.4GHz network. Both work perfect and the iPad is just as fast as my DT computer. 802.11a/c does 5G @ 500MB, mine does 5G @ 300MB. It is very adequate for now. I can even hook up my wireless printer to the router and there are 2 USB ports as well. __________________ New Haswell System Waiting on.... NVidia GTX 780 Intel Haswell i7-4770K Intel Extreme Edition DZ87KLT-75K
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