FoxUlisse Posted April 19, 2014 Posted April 19, 2014 Hello, I'm using an old Netgear DG840GT and I'd like to replace it with a new modem/router. But I'd like it with more wi-fi power than Netgear DG840GT (more wi-fi cover). I'm not an expert and I'm thinking about ASUS RT-N66U. Do you think its wi-fi range is better tha my old Netgear? If you have to suggest another modem/router, different than ASUS RT-N66U it is ok. My budget is around $150-$160. Thanks for your info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkakmanH Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 I needed to upgrade a clients router so I just got a Netgear WNDR3400v2 N600 Wireless N Dual Band Router for less than $30 off of Ebay and that included the shipping. It is a solid wireless router and effective. It is NOT a DSL modem. But, you can still get one on Ebay for less than $50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 The ASUS RT-N66U is great, but it seems like you won't be needing the 5GHz band since you want a wider range. I used to use an ASUS RT-NI6, and it was really good and reliable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capthowdy575 Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 I use the netgear nighthawk 7000 with the latest firmware and I love it. check out the review at tweak town. I would post a link but It wont let me? pretty decent router IMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxUlisse Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) The ASUS RT-N66U is great, but it seems like you won't be needing the 5GHz band since you want a wider range. I used to use an ASUS RT-NI6, and it was really good and reliable. I'm sorry, I have made an error. ASUS RT-N66U is a router only, I mean ASUS DSL-N55U. Do you know it? Edited April 20, 2014 by FoxUlisse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaporX Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 If you wanting good range I would make sure I got an N router, do not get an AC. Not usre why but AC routers do not have the range of a good N. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkakmanH Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 I wanted to pass this comment on. In the past 6 months, I have replaced several friends D-Link routers because they were dropping signal. One, a D-Link DIR651 was only a year old. I haven't used D-Link in a long time because I had problems with them in the past. And, as the Voice of Computing Reason said, get an N routher. Cost is way down and it will transmit thru walls a lot better than G routers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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