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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bob S on January 24, 2019, 06:04:01 PM

Title: Routers
Post by: Bob S on January 24, 2019, 06:04:01 PM

My existing router is a Netgear WNDR3700, dual-band, wireless-N type.  It is eight years old.
I am thinking about getting a new one.  Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Routers
Post by: dick on January 24, 2019, 10:34:54 PM

I've been very happy with the Netgear. Mine is the R7000, now a few years old. Look for reviews of the latest ones.
dickJ

Title: Re: Routers
Post by: Alan J. Raul on January 28, 2019, 10:51:23 AM

When it comes to routers I personally like the Netgear brand. It's been my recommended brand to other people for the last 5 years.

I have been using a Netgear AC1900 (R7000) (Like Dick as per my recommendation) since November 2014. My sister purchased the same model Netgear router about 1 year ago. Almost all my devices are 802.11ac so I maximize the network speed with this router. My wireless speed is almost the same speed as my wired connection.
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx (https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx)

My recommended online purchase site is B&H.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1010155-REG/netgear_r7000_100pas_r7000_wireless_router.html (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1010155-REG/netgear_r7000_100pas_r7000_wireless_router.html)

Title: Re: Routers
Post by: pete on February 18, 2019, 02:38:25 PM

I have a Netgear AC3000 Tri- Band model R7900P. Now 1 year old,  had two firmware updates in that time.  works great. Bought on a Costco sale. Pete