Do I need a new router?

[frank 2,144]

The wifi in my house isn't great. The biggest problem is watching sling on my tv. Sometimes there is a lot of buffering and freezing. On the far side of the house from the router, the Internet connection is weak. I have an old router. I don't think it is dual band and it is a g (as opposed to n or ac)

That sounds like I need a new wireless router, right?

 

Here is the one I am thinking of getting.

 

http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F9K1124/

[edjr 5,552]

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Everywhere-Tri-Band-Replaces-Extenders/dp/B01K4CZOBS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484755308&sr=8-1&keywords=wifi+for+everywhere

[shotsup 832]

Format C:

[frank 2,144]

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Everywhere-Tri-Band-Replaces-Extenders/dp/B01K4CZOBS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484755308&sr=8-1&keywords=wifi+for+everywhere

Thanks but I'm hoping that's more than I need. I'm not even 100% sure the router is the problem, maybe we have crappy Internet or some other problem. I'm not willing to spend that much.

[iam90sbaby 2,122]

I have: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-ac5300-tri-band-wireless-ac-gigabit-router-black/5008900.p?skuId=5008900&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=0baf08b7-6aaf-45d4-b556-743f3d84ac23&ksprof_id=401&ksaffcode=pg196342&ksdevice=c&lsft=ref:212,loc:2&gclid=COyzgr6JzNECFYs7gQodNvgP6g

 

I know it is steep in price $300+, but you literally won't need another router for a decade. Thing is a beast, I love it. You will literally never complain about your connection speed ever again.

[edjr 5,552]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0192911RA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

 

 

this is what I have at home

[vuduchile 1,941]

I had the exact same problem and this one solved it for a buck and a half.

 

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/13798589778668547249?lsf=seller:10048,store:284844887628863662&prds=oid:882273554582871278&q=netgear+router&hl=en&ei=G5N_WOjoA8vQjwTEg4-gBg&lsft=gclid:CjwKEAiAwfzDBRCRmJe7z_7h8yQSJAC4corOA2Fzx48ZDGjTpyF_grmN6H1Xst1RG2PRfhAS9IaYXhoCXDDw_wcB

[GobbleDog 816]

I recently upgraded my crappy old router because my new tv had streaming issues. I bought a "TP-link Archer C 9" for $120 based on a Toms Hardware article which considered it the best of the mid-range routers. Good enough for me. Works great.

[edjr 5,552]

I had the exact same problem and this one solved it for a buck and a half.

 

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/13798589778668547249?lsf=seller:10048,store:284844887628863662&prds=oid:882273554582871278&q=netgear+router&hl=en&ei=G5N_WOjoA8vQjwTEg4-gBg&lsft=gclid:CjwKEAiAwfzDBRCRmJe7z_7h8yQSJAC4corOA2Fzx48ZDGjTpyF_grmN6H1Xst1RG2PRfhAS9IaYXhoCXDDw_wcB

 

like mine, but cheaper

[Strike 3,956]

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Everywhere-Tri-Band-Replaces-Extenders/dp/B01K4CZOBS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484755308&sr=8-1&keywords=wifi+for+everywhere

 

This actually looks pretty cool. Wi-fi in the master bedroom upstairs is a little spotty. This might help with that. Thx for posting it. Do you have this setup?

[edjr 5,552]

 

This actually looks pretty cool. Wi-fi in the master bedroom upstairs is a little spotty. This might help with that. Thx for posting it. Do you have this setup?

 

Yes. im my living room under the TV

 

I did extensive research (as I always do) when it comes to electronics

 

Plug in, follow the CD, piece o cake

 

it screams. works really well.

[frank 2,144]

I had the exact same problem and this one solved it for a buck and a half.

 

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/13798589778668547249?lsf=seller:10048,store:284844887628863662&prds=oid:882273554582871278&q=netgear+router&hl=en&ei=G5N_WOjoA8vQjwTEg4-gBg&lsft=gclid:CjwKEAiAwfzDBRCRmJe7z_7h8yQSJAC4corOA2Fzx48ZDGjTpyF_grmN6H1Xst1RG2PRfhAS9IaYXhoCXDDw_wcB

The one I am looking at is $129 at Walmart and might be similar (AC1900).

[edjr 5,552]

The one I am looking at is $129 at Walmart and might be similar (AC1900).

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0DD0I6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Strike 3,956]

 

Yes. im my living room under the TV

 

I did extensive research (as I always do) when it comes to electronics

 

Plug in, follow the CD, piece o cake

 

it screams. works really well.

 

Do you have the two piece kit? If so, do they work well together? Reviews seem positive.

[porkbutt 861]

i just upgraded to a netgear nighthawk $200 from the ol reliable famous purple linksys wrt. it's sweet. but better make sure your provider is delivering what your paying for first.

 

i mean do you have like dial-up or dsl?

[DuceyDuce 8]

like mine, but cheaper

You're a friggin moron. You might be biggest loser on the planet. Why do you continue to suck our oxygen???

[frank 2,144]

Does the one I linked look good enough for a single floor 1800 sq ft house? And does it sound like the router is the problem?

[edjr 5,552]

 

Do you have the two piece kit? If so, do they work well together? Reviews seem positive.

 

I only have a 1000 sq foot condo, wasn't a need.

[frank 2,144]

i just upgraded to a netgear nighthawk $200 from the ol reliable famous purple linksys wrt. it's sweet. but better make sure your provider is delivering what your paying for first.

 

i mean do you have like dial-up or dsl?

Cable internet. I don't remember what speed.

[edjr 5,552]

Does the one I linked look good enough for a single floor 1800 sq ft house? And does it sound like the router is the problem?

 

an old router isn't helping

[vuduchile 1,941]

The one I am looking at is $129 at Walmart and might be similar (AC1900).

Looks very similar. Should probably be fine

[patweisers44 697]

If you keep the old one, does that mean you will post less? If so, I recommend the status quo.

[vuduchile 1,941]

Does the one I linked look good enough for a single floor 1800 sq ft house? And does it sound like the router is the problem?

My house is a little over 2000 sf 2-story plus a basement. The router is on the main floor by the TV and we there is literally no place in the house where we can't get wifi. It works great for us.

 

I used the same set up at my old store/warehouse that was 3500 SF on one level with a block wall separating the shop from the showroom. Worked perfectly there too.

[edjr 5,552]

If you keep the old one, does that mean you will post less? If so, I recommend the status quo.

 

[porkbutt 861]

Cable internet. I don't remember what speed.

you should look that up. and then maybe do a speed test connected wired directly to cable modem. most likely a newer wireless router will help...but wont do sh;t if your internet speed is sh;t to begin with.

[MTSkiBum 1,593]

Does the one I linked look good enough for a single floor 1800 sq ft house? And does it sound like the router is the problem?

 

 

Get this

 

http://www.microcenter.com/product/412497/sbg6580_surfboard_docsis_30_wireless_cable_modem

 

 

It is 50 bucks, I use it and it reaches all the way to my garage with no problem. I have had 0 problems with mine and I have 200 mbps service and the router still does not limit the internet speed.

[mobb_deep 917]

You probably just need a 25$ extender, but go ahead and spend 200$ on a new router.

[edjr 5,552]

You probably just need a 25$ extender, but go ahead and spend 200$ on a new router.

 

we don't care bout ya sex life

[frank 2,144]

You probably just need a 25$ extender, but go ahead and spend 200$ on a new router.

I thought about that but the tv is the biggest problem and it is close enough to the router that I would be surprised if that is the problem.

[edjr 5,552]

I thought about that but the tv is the biggest problem and it is close enough to the router that I would be surprised if that is the problem.

 

if you're TV is near the router, plug the focker in.

 

I have my PS4, computer for the TV and TV all plugged into the router.

 

wifi is for phone, tablet and laptop

[mobb_deep 917]

 

if you're TV is near the router, plug the focker in.

 

I have my PS4, computer for the TV and TV all plugged into the router.

 

wifi is for phone, tablet and laptop

 

At a minimum put the TV on the 5g signal. 2.4g is prone to interference from other devices.

[frank 2,144]

 

if you're TV is near the router, plug the focker in.

 

I have my PS4, computer for the TV and TV all plugged into the router.

 

wifi is for phone, tablet and laptop

It's not in the same room, just not so far away that a router shouldn't be able to reach it. I think.

[frank 2,144]

 

At a minimum put the TV on the 5g signal. 2.4g is prone to interference from other devices.

I think my current router has only the 2.4.

[edjr 5,552]

It's not in the same room, just not so far away that a router shouldn't be able to reach it. I think.

 

you can figure it out

[Mike Honcho 4,014]

The wifi in my house isn't great. The biggest problem is watching sling on my tv. Sometimes there is a lot of buffering and freezing. On the far side of the house from the router, the Internet connection is weak. I have an old router. I don't think it is dual band and it is a g (as opposed to n or ac)

That sounds like I need a new wireless router, right?

 

Here is the one I am thinking of getting.

 

http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F9K1124/

 

What's the baud speed?

[IGotWorms 3,309]

Are there any routers that DON'T crap out after a year or two? I swear...

[edjr 5,552]

 

What's the baud speed?

 

2400

[nobody 2,037]

ubiquiti networks makes some pretty awesome wifi access points.

 

https://www.ubnt.com/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-lr/

[parrot 789]

Are there any routers that DON'T crap out after a year or two? I swear...

 

I've had the same Linksys WRT54GS router in my office for probably upwards of 10 years. Maybe longer.

[edjr 5,552]

Are there any routers that DON'T crap out after a year or two? I swear...

 

never had one that did.