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Router recommendation for SB 6180
I hope it's OK to post this here since I think it's technical.
I have an old Linksys 54G router and I want to upgrade. I know that everybody has an opinion but I really need some.
Here's what I need. A solid N router that's has decent security and an easy to navigate interface. The other must is I want at least one USB port on it so I can connect a printer. We usually have one laptop connected, two at the most and like 5 phones that use wifi.
My internet package is preferred.
Modem is SB 6180.
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Health_Edge
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12 years ago
There are no minimal specs for Cox service except that the router has a ethernet WAN and can do DHCP, which is every router except ones for DSL. So it depends on what you need. What kind of wireless devices do you have? Are they all G? N? AC? Do you need to connect a printer or shared storage(USB)? These are preferences and not so much requirements. I need you to tell me what you want before I can give a recommendation. :-)
With that said, if your looking for something a little less pricey, try the Asus RT-56U, which is the RT-N66U baby brother. Or the Buffalo WZR-600DHP. I wouldn't suggest buying anything below 60$ unless you have to, because I find there is a quality drop of point around there.
As for keeping the same network name, thats pretty easy, I just don't think you should do it. Thats because your not just swapping routers, but upgrading to a new kind of router (G vs N). And if you name it the same thing, your computer might get confused when trying to connect to it. It might think its the old network and try connecting at the slower G speed. If you must keep it the same name, I suggest going into the PC and deleting the wireless profile you have saved for your network and reconnecting to the "new" one, even if its the same name.
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Health_Edge
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12 years ago
Whats your price range? Your requirements are minimal so there are alot of possible fits.
If money isn't a issue, I strongly recommend the Asus RT-N66U. I can't promise it will fix your problem, since I don't know what your problem IS, but I can say I personally own one and think its the best consumer Wifi N router on the market right now. I wouldn't say its the easiest or most simple device, but the UI is good and you can even upgrade to dd-WRT if you prefer something else. As you can see, its sold out on Newegg since its now a popular device.
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Miz_Chellie
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12 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion. It's a little pricey for me but I can swing it. Any other suggestions that are a little less expensive? And could you give me any minimal needed specs I should be looking for, N900, gigabit, dual band, USB port - what else? (routers are not my specialty)
And another router question that I have searched and searched for - how do I keep my same network name. Do I need to delete off of old router or can I just reset it up? Any info or resources appreciated.
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Miz_Chellie
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12 years ago
Thanks for the suggestions and I see your point. It's not a biggie, I will just over with a new name. It looks like almost everything I have is N with one laptop that is hardly used on G but I will just get an adapter for that one.
Thanks for the helpful info.
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