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new router - Jakensama - 07-31-2014
I need a new router, whats a good reliable brand/model for a normal household - don't need to get too cute with it.
Re: new router - Diggles - 08-01-2014
Linksys/cisco ones are no longer very good so I've switched over to Netgear almost exclusively. N600 is a pretty standard one. Stay away from Belkin ones, they have terrible UI
Re: new router - Jakensama - 08-01-2014
I know some people flash their routers with custom firmware - is this somethign that will increase performance in general or is it mostly so you can have more options tweaking it?
Re: new router - Diggles - 08-01-2014
Probably mainly for security reasons first...then yes to add features. I constantly see articles about backdoors and security flaws in the routers on slashdot.org
They've been kind of breaking the routers up into 3 tiers recently. Basic, advanced & premium. Any of the advanced and higher typically allow you to adjust a good amount of settings like channel & power levels. As long as you put router in a relatively central location in your house, any of these advanced routers should be fine.
Re: new router - OrsunVZ - 08-01-2014
Very good experience with this one, but somehow I don't think this is what you meant.
Re: new router - Jakensama - 08-01-2014
I can barely hammer in a nail, I will avoid the power tool collection. (Which is since I have 6 uncles who are carpenters/contractors).
Re: new router - TinStar - 08-01-2014
Jakensama Wrote:I can barely hammer in a nail, I will avoid the power tool collection. (Which is since I have 6 uncles who are carpenters/contractors).
Only manual labor you get involved in is laying wood right? right?