Picking a Wireless Router

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MikyMouse

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Hi all,

I'm about to venture into getting ADSL for the first time. Chances are that I will be going with a VOX FatPipe account with a 4Mbps line.

Can anyone recommend or guide me in how to pick a wireless router. I was always under the impression that Netgear was the best, not sure how true that is. I see their new routers have a 'genie app' which is quite convenient.

In terms of what I am looking for here are the details:

1) Wireless
2) Having 1 or 2 USB ports would be great for making HDDs / printers wirelessly accessible.
3) As future proof and reliable as possible
4) The ability to allow a device to connect to the LAN but not the internet - I'm not sure if this is a common feature that can be activated through parental controls.


My apartment is quite small 75sqm so wifi range shouldn't be an issue for any router, however I would like to future proof myself on this front as well.
 
Asus ac66u or ac68u router. The best decision you will make
 
Go for TP-Link they're cheap and perform very well.

The TP-LINK W8968 has USB and supports failover to 3G if you have a dongle which is quite cool.

Otherwise if you've got the coin, then go for the TP-LINK ARCHER D7.
 
Stay away from Billion and D-Link. In my experience they have poor support and the software is buggy as hell.
 
So I have been reading up about this topic over the days and found the following routers to be class leading:

Asus RT-AC68U - http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTAC68U/
Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 - http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R8000.aspx
Linksys EA6900 - http://www.linksys.com/en-apac/products/routers/EA6900

All of these routers have Support for dual band WiFi: N/AC standards and come with 2 USB ports (1 USB 3.0 & 1 USB 2.0).

PS non of these routers are cheap but are guaranteed to give you the best performance. I think the Nighthawk probably takes the edge from a hardware perspective
 
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JAYcptza said:
So I have been reading up about this topic over the days and found the following routers to be class leading:

Asus RT-AC68U - http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTAC68U/
Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000 - http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R8000.aspx
Linksys EA6900 - http://www.linksys.com/en-apac/products/routers/EA6900

All of these routers have Support for dual band WiFi: N/AC standards and come with 2 USB ports (1 USB 3.0 & 1 USB 2.0).

PS non of these routers are cheap but are guaranteed to give you the best performance. I think the Nighthawk probably takes the edge from a hardware perspective
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The nighthawk looks awesome pity about its price

I just realised that, that's the one thing I didn't mention was my budget. I'm looking to spend a max of about R1500. The company that I work for works in the system integration industry so I'll see what deals I can get on the recommended Routers.

Thanks Napalm2880 3G failover is a great feature to have especially bcz I have a fair share of USB modems around the house.

Has anyone had any experience with the Netgear R6300, R6250, R6200 or R6100 most of them have 1 / 2 USBs, N/AC standards and support
 
Top of the line TP-Link and you will be sorted.

Get the unit with both 2.4 and 5ghz wireless - you wont look back!
 
If you thinking about getting the Archer D7 I suggest you read this thread first Link

Trust me stay away from TP-Link
 
MikyMouse said:
wondering if there is any advantage from going separate modem / access point?
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Getting a separate modem and router is better in a way that if your modem packs up you only have to purchase that (significantly cheaper than combos)
Also if your ADSL gets upgraded to VDSL you only need to buy a VDSL capable modem and you good to go
 
I see so it's not only an insurance police but is the best for future proofing myself. Does buying separately end up being more expensive?
 
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