Madmick
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TP-Link TL-WR941ND ($37)
TP-Link TL-WR1043ND ($45)
Medialink Wireless N 300Mbps ($50)
TP-Link TL-WDR3600 ($57)
D-Link Xtreme DIR-655 ($64)
Asus RT-N56U ($88)
Asus RT-N66U ($125)
I've been told that the N66U router running custom firmware like Merlin is considered to be the best 802.11n wireless setup on the market right now, but I was wondering what the most concrete differences were distinguishing these routers, and which is the best overall value in your opinion.
I know that only the Asus routers and the WDR TP-Link are dual band, and I know the theoretical data transfer on the N66U unit is a head above the rest (450Mbps). I also know that some have removable antennae that can be replaced with aftermarket units.
I'm curious about other differences. Specifically, I desire a router with stronger real-world performance at longer physical ranges between itself and devices exchanging data with it (and potentially 3+ walls).
TP-Link TL-WR1043ND ($45)
Medialink Wireless N 300Mbps ($50)
TP-Link TL-WDR3600 ($57)
D-Link Xtreme DIR-655 ($64)
Asus RT-N56U ($88)
Asus RT-N66U ($125)
I've been told that the N66U router running custom firmware like Merlin is considered to be the best 802.11n wireless setup on the market right now, but I was wondering what the most concrete differences were distinguishing these routers, and which is the best overall value in your opinion.
I know that only the Asus routers and the WDR TP-Link are dual band, and I know the theoretical data transfer on the N66U unit is a head above the rest (450Mbps). I also know that some have removable antennae that can be replaced with aftermarket units.
I'm curious about other differences. Specifically, I desire a router with stronger real-world performance at longer physical ranges between itself and devices exchanging data with it (and potentially 3+ walls).
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