03-18-2016, 02:26 PM
OK networking gurus, learn me wireless routers.
I have an AirPort Extreme that I got in... 2011? I think. Maybe 2010. It's from college. Does 802.11n, is dual band, has some wired ports and a USB port for a printer or hard drive. All of that, I like. What I don't like is that the range is diminishing and speed is suffering as a result. The roommate and I have noticed issues on all our devices and the router hasn't changed locations since we moved in, so I think it may just be time for a new one.
Our interwebs is Comcast and I own the modem, so I can't/won't get their shitty rent-a-router.
Tell me what I should get. Presumably 802.11ac is the new hotness. I want all the other features from the Apple router to remain. A new AirPort Extreme is $199, so if I can't spend less than that, I'll get another Apple router. If I can do it for half the price (or even less than that!) I'd be thrilled.
We have the router on the middle floor of our 3-story townhouse and want good range both upstairs in the bedrooms and downstairs in the basement/garage.
I have an AirPort Extreme that I got in... 2011? I think. Maybe 2010. It's from college. Does 802.11n, is dual band, has some wired ports and a USB port for a printer or hard drive. All of that, I like. What I don't like is that the range is diminishing and speed is suffering as a result. The roommate and I have noticed issues on all our devices and the router hasn't changed locations since we moved in, so I think it may just be time for a new one.
Our interwebs is Comcast and I own the modem, so I can't/won't get their shitty rent-a-router.
Tell me what I should get. Presumably 802.11ac is the new hotness. I want all the other features from the Apple router to remain. A new AirPort Extreme is $199, so if I can't spend less than that, I'll get another Apple router. If I can do it for half the price (or even less than that!) I'd be thrilled.
We have the router on the middle floor of our 3-story townhouse and want good range both upstairs in the bedrooms and downstairs in the basement/garage.
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'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M