G+_Rud Dog Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Hi everyone! Looking to upgrade my Wifi router but so far have been nothing but overwhelmed by the selection process:( I like to the idea of having the latest wireless protocols loaded onto my future router along with more then 4 GB ports for my LAN. Nice to have access to maybe 3.0 and 2.0 USB ports for drive and printer access. Best media server hardware for the drive listed above and any neat things you all can suggest to keep my upgrade a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Perry Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Hate to say it; but I don't think you will find what you are after. If I were looking for the features you are after I would be looking for a gigabit switch and a wireless AP. Check out OpenMesh for the AP I have heard good things. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Last I bought was a Belkin with DD-WRT pre-installed. It had USB (might have been 3.0) and Gigabit LAN ports. This was 802.11N, but it was also <$100. It really just comes down to how much you're willing to spend though. Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ? has shown off a freaking awesome Linksys router a couple times, but it was a bit out of my price range. It also sounds like you want more than just a router... I've preferred to separate server stuff (print/file server) to separate hardware that will give better flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 For what its worth, used Cisco stuff is like 10 cents on the dollar. I got a 2851 router with Essential Security Bundle for about $400 and a 48 port POE 3750 switch for $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Thank you everyone for responding. Ben Reese I prefer an connections on the router to accommodate USB server and printer. Have read, in the mess I call my research, something about some having really good server functionality but long since forgotten which ones but others had lousy same type functionality. Eddie Foy does this cisco router take a certification to set up? ozzy tb Did I mention my environment is both apple and pc? Is you lan running a mix similar to mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 No, basic set up isn't too bad. is best to do via command line. IOS isn't that daunting. just basic networking knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Eddie Foy Is there a cisco router switch combo in one box with maybe 8 - 16 ports keeping in mind I am thinking GB ports on the switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Someone recommened something called "Routerboard" no other info as I can not find the post:) Anybody have input on this item? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I'd add get something that will run DD-WRT if its a consumer product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Not sure what DD-WRT is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 DD-WRT is a 3rd party firmware for routers that essentially unlocks some of the hidden potential of consumer routers. It takes basic inexpensive router and allows it to do the tasks of more expensive routers - such as VPN, wifi repeater, bandwidth measurement, multiple wireless networks... http://www.dd-wrt.com A couple other 3rd party firmwares are Tomato and OpenWrt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Yikes! Looks like more research is at hand and must learn what i need versus what is offered. How do non-technical people in this day and age get the right gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 They take what the ISP gives them and uses that. Non-technical people don't typically care about having a NAS or good control of QOS or having their own VPN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Linksys WRT 1900AC I think is probably your best bet at this point. If you look it up on Amazon (~$215) they have a few competitors listed from Netgear and Asus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 noticed the "AC" in a lot of the routers online is that for the fastest protocol on the router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Eddie Foy Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 yup. AC is the fastest these days. Of course both ends need to support it it use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rud Dog Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 After researching my new router found something I think fits the bill but it is a bit expensive so i am reaching out to the community again to weigh in with Pros and Cons. RT-AC87 ASUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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