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Haines

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• Sep 22, 2017

• #1

Help? My knowledge goes as far as knowing that that a router just let's you connect wireless and with wires.

My Rogers modem is a complete POS and I've learned I need to put it into bridge mode and hook a router up to it.

This will solve insanely strict NAT types.


I want to just order one online (Canadian Amazon?). My only stipulation is I want to be able to run 3 wires from it through walls someday and I like my internet fast lol

 

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hobozero

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• Sep 22, 2017

• #2

TP LInk Archer C7 is consistently rated high, and Wirecutter.com has it as their best home router. I really like mine. has 4 wired ethernet ports, and 2 USB. You can even connect a USB drive an it will automatically appear as a DLNA meda server for stuff like a PS4.

The Source has them on sale very frequently, as does amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BUSDVBQ/

 

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xfactor99

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• Sep 22, 2017

• #3

I am not a networking expert but I was in the market for a new router a few weeks ago when my current router kept on crapping out. I saw the Archer C7 rec too, but with the caveat that the Wirecutter was recommending a new one but hadn't had the chance to rewrite their review yet. Reading through the comments, most people suggesting getting the Archer C9 (that's the AC1900 on Amazon). I got that and it's had excellent range and hasn't dropped out once so far.

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/

 

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polyh3dron

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• Sep 22, 2017

• #4

If you have problems with the WiFi signal carrying through your whole dwelling, look into a mesh solution like Eero.

 

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Brakke

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• Sep 22, 2017

• #5

The Wirecutter tends to be exhaustive on things like this. Looks like they like the Archer people here are recommending.

http://m.thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/

Worth at least skimming the article so you understand why it’s good and what matters in a router.

 

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Haines

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• Sep 22, 2017

• #6

Super appreciate it. Got some reading to do this weekend before i make a purchase.

Awesome stuff guys.

 

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Haines

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• Sep 25, 2017

• #7

I grabbed the archer 7.

So now using this router, is there any sense in updating the modem that i have been using from rogers forevor now? Or ar those essentially a one and done deal?

I didnt know if they updated technology wise and need replaced to get the most out of your interent, or if thats essentially what this router takes care of

 

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Winterblink

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• Sep 25, 2017

• #8

Quick question for you TP-Link owners -- is there a way to admin the router without using a cloud service? For instance on my Asus router I can just punch in its IP address directly without logging in to a third party service at all.