Router Recommendation

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:15 am

I would appreciate any recommendations on a new router to replace my failed Dlink DGL4100 wired router. I do not game but stream audio and video content using my cable broadband connection (15M).I found out everything is wireless now. I would only be interested with a unit which I can use the four 1GHZ LAN ports and would disable the wireless function.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:55 am

Some popular residential models include the Asus RT series, the Netgear nighthawk models, and DLinks current DIR models.

Post by **Philip** » Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:37 am

If you're not going to use the wireless, you can go for a bit cheaper 802.11n router, Asus/Netgear are good, many models have gigabit ports, and there are some decent deals this month.

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:58 pm

I am presently using an old Netgear RP114 to get by. It limits my download speed quite a bit. I probably will check out something from Netgear. I had a DLink router and a 1 GiG switch and had the power supplies quit on both and the units lasted for about a year after replacing power supplies.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:18 am

I plug my clients network gear into a smaller APC battery UPS....all residential grade hardware have delicate power supplies that don't live long under brown outs. I see all brands fail.

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Mon Dec 01, 2014 7:00 am

Settled on a Netgear AC1200 for $59.00. I will likely turn off the radio and just use the 1 GIG lan ports.

Post by **Philip** » Tue Dec 02, 2014 9:42 am

Sounds great for the price

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:32 am

Just an update, the Netgear AC1200 was easy to configure with its GUI. My thru put has gone from 6 MBPS to 17 MBPS(download) by replacing my old Netgear RP114. Not a bad investment considering I am paying for 15 MBPS internet service.

SamirD · Post by **SamirD** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:34 pm

Glad you got what you needed.

And while power supplies may fail, they're cheap to replace. And most of the time the router is still good.