11-26-2013, 04:17 AM
mattkime wrote:
which router do you currently have? would help us figure out how much improvement you'll see with a new router.
I've got a linksys wrt150n. It's single band, and so since I have G devices, it only does 2.4GHz.
jdc wrote:
[quote=Catzilla]
What is the advantage of DD-WRT?
bragging rights to all your geek friends? :comp:
Eh, no. It gives you a lot of configuration options that were previously only available on enterprise grade routers. Things like QoS that actually works and such. Newer routers have better firmware.
Article Accelerator wrote:
[quote=M A V I C]I'm thinking of getting a new router. Although I've been a DD-WRT fan for years, I just don't have time to tinker anymore.…
…Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think my options to solve this issue are:
1. Go to 5GHz where I can - so make sure to get a dual-band router so older devices can still do G (our phones are AC).
2. Get a router that's powerful with big antennas so I can overpower the other networks in the area
Sounds like a good plan. Take a look at the new Airport Extreme.
http://www.tekrevue.com/2013/07/16/802-1...r-linksys/
http://reviews.cnet.com/wireless-access-...81432.html
http://www.apple.com/airport-extreme/
I already have one of those foil things setup to direct the signal.
That's not necessary (and probably not a good idea) if you get a beam-forming capable 802.11ac router.
Are the antennas in it that good? "A powerful Wi-Fi router that's weak on customization" - doesn't sound promising. The screenshots of the admin make it look like it has about the same number of features that super cheap routers had over 10 years ago.
Filliam H. Muffman wrote:
802.11ac is an incomplete standard relating to hardware. Manufacturers are coming out with a second generation of draft hardware that adds dual-MIMO.
The current hardware can give up to 2x speeds in an uncrowded spectrum, or slightly better distance performance (provided you upgrade the hardware on both sides of the connection, eg.: Router and Laptop/computer).
MAVIC, you might do better to put an AP in the basement/attic with a corner/parabolic reflector to cover just the footprint of the house.
Should I care about dual-MIMO? My router is already in the corner of the house with a parabolic reflector trying to cover the footprint.