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New Contributor II
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Router suggestions
I'm getting a Motorola SB6141 modem and am now looking for router to go with it but not sure which type to get or consider when looking. I live in a small, two story apartment and will be watching streaming movies on a smart tv, and on a roku upstairs in addition to a wireless desktop. My Encore ENHWI-N3 802.11n router has no problem reaching upstairs so I don't need anything powerful. Any suggestions?
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Health_Edge
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Valued Contributor III
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Whats you price point? I only ask because it makes it alot easier to narrow down the hundreds of different routers.The Dlink DIR-655 is a good basic choice. It has been around a while and has very good reviews. Also, take a look at the Buffalo WZR-300HP.
I noticed the Encore router has multiple SSID, is this something you need?
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appleaddct
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I have a Netgear WNDR4500 and I love it.
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Joel3812
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I would suggest getting a Router that accepts DD-WRT custom firmware as you will get the most of it.
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KOS
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Thanks for all the replies. I'm hoping to spend under a hundred for one and I see there are plenty out there and some even have good reviews. I am technologically challenged when it comes to WiFi so it makes choosing one all the harder. I do know that I want a dual channel but that's about it.I'm looking at TP-LINK TL-WDR3500 right now.
Small home so Speed over strength. Other than that there is nothing extra that i need but my Encore will be used as a repeater because my desktop is across the room and a cable's not an option.
I've looked into DD-RT as well as Tomato but I think that's way beyond my technical comfort zone. Is there a site, besides NewEgg that let's you compare items? That would make this so much easier.
Again, Thank you for all the replies and I'll look into those recommended routers.
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Health_Edge
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Try Amazon and Smallnetreview. Never used TP-Link but their reviews look decent.
Also, do you have devices capable of connecting at 5Ghz? Also, most 5Ghz uses are for some room media streaming. If were talking a few rooms away, usually 2.4Ghz N will be better. This isn't considering AC which is a different beast. I think you will be able to get a better (for under 50$) router if you sacrafice the 5ghz since more chips will be dedicated to the 2.4ghz band.
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KOS
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I like Smallnetreview. I guess I dont have any 5Ghz devices. My PC is 2.4 and I have no idea what my 2013 Samsung smart tv is. So I dont need the 5Ghz.. That's great news. Thanks Health Edge you've been a great help.
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