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New Router?

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    I have limes some of the cheaper Linksys and Belkin ones at walmart, but have had lots of stability issues with Netgear lately.
     
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    Still eyeing the tp-link from amazon (first link). It says
    • Simultaneous 2.4GHz 300Mbps and 5GHz 300Mbps connections for 600Mbps of total available bandwidth
    and if I understand correctly my satellite is a max of 10mbps.

    I have til 3pm to get it Wed.

    PS, the 2011 router packed in moving boxes that may be found this summer is a netgear anyway :rofl: :lol: I will freecycle it when is unpacked.
     
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    Does your computer support the 5 GHz band ?
    If not , you don't need a Dual-Band Router
     
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    Correct, and without two wifi cards you will only be connecting to one band anyway.
     
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    Thanks HD, not sure where to look on here, this computer was new last summer if that makes a difference. Dear husband will use the wireless on his work laptop from time to time, he has internet on his phone, and I have a new Kindle for lil one. (her Christmas gift, still sitting here unused). Also it will be nice to be done with my ethernet cord running through the house LOL.
     
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    If you can connect to the 5ghz band I find it to be more stable due to less interference, so if you can use it I think its worth it.
     
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    Out of curiousity, google the nighthawk router and see how much its selling for.
     
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    NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router (R7000)
    by Netgear
    2,247 customer reviews
    | 688 answered questions


    List Price:$249.99
    Price:$185.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members
    You Save:$64.00 (26%)
     
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    And I thought that DH was going to get a new tool when I saw this title!!!!
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    I meant the one you looked up. I know its a good one, but didnt know the price.
     
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    the router you reviewed is $212
    the TP-Link I posted is $46
    The Newegg one that seems too complicated is $75
    The Belkin is $36
     
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    :rofl: :lol:

    No doubt if he needed one I would find one on super duper sale, then double dip with cashback :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Yeah, i have expensive taste!
     
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