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Ferra · 12-22-2015, 11:18 AM

I am using a cheap $20 linksys N router at home now.
It works mostly, but whenever I max out my torrents DL speed, it would lose connection (about 2.5MB/s, I basically have to cap my DL speed at 2MB/s)
Transferring files between computers on wifi is also painfully slow for whatever reason. (300K/s)

So I am looking to replace it with something more permanent.
Don't mind spending around $200 if it is worth it. But honestly, beside speed, I think stability is more important. (i.e. you don't have to restart it every few weeks)
Which brand is typically known to be the most stable? (linksys, TP-link, DLink, Asus, Netgear, etc)

Right now, I am looking at these 2 routers in particular:
Amazon.com: D-Link Systems AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router (DIR-859): Computers & Accessories
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUSDVBQ?psc=1
Both are about $100cad. TP-Link doesn't have QoS(not even sure if I need it), the Dlink looks good except some review says it doesn't do well with long ethernet cable (which I might end up using)

Any other recommendation?
And is it worth it to go with a more expensive router like Asus RT-AC87, Netgear AC1900, etc if I plan to use it for a long time? Is there much benefit with the expensive router for an average user?

12-22-2015, 11:18 AM	#1
Ferra I don't like cheese but I love milk! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Van Posts: 1,980 Thanked 895 Times in 243 Posts Failed 105 Times in 49 Posts	Router Recommendation? I am using a cheap $20 linksys N router at home now. It works mostly, but whenever I max out my torrents DL speed, it would lose connection (about 2.5MB/s, I basically have to cap my DL speed at 2MB/s) Transferring files between computers on wifi is also painfully slow for whatever reason. (300K/s) So I am looking to replace it with something more permanent. Don't mind spending around $200 if it is worth it. But honestly, beside speed, I think stability is more important. (i.e. you don't have to restart it every few weeks) Which brand is typically known to be the most stable? (linksys, TP-link, DLink, Asus, Netgear, etc) Right now, I am looking at these 2 routers in particular: Amazon.com: D-Link Systems AC1750 High Power Wi-Fi Gigabit Router (DIR-859): Computers & Accessories http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BUSDVBQ?psc=1 Both are about $100cad. TP-Link doesn't have QoS(not even sure if I need it), the Dlink looks good except some review says it doesn't do well with long ethernet cable (which I might end up using) Any other recommendation? And is it worth it to go with a more expensive router like Asus RT-AC87, Netgear AC1900, etc if I plan to use it for a long time? Is there much benefit with the expensive router for an average user?