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    Wireless router recommendation

    Greetings,

    I currently used a Linksys WRT54G2 router for connecting our misc devices. It's a recent upgrade from my ancient WRT54GS router (the current one being one I bought my dad a few years ago and he never really used it, so in an effort to update my network I took it back.)

    Anyway, I am having issued keeping all of our wireless items connected properly. I have our 2 PCs connected via wired ports, then our 2 cells, printer, tv, laptop and ipod via wireless. The 2 phones don't seem to stay connected well- an issue I didn't have on my GS router. (NOTE: both routers run update firmware, but even that firmware is several years old now)

    I imagine both of these models are old and I am sure were never really top of the line when I got them. I am curious as to what people use at home presently, as I really just want something reliable for all our devices. Brand isn't an issue and I would like to spend $100 or less. Just looking for ideas, thanks everyone.

    EDIT: If $100 is a low ball price for a quality router, I would consider spending more as I don't want to mess around with this thing for another 5+ years.

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    Im using ASUS router and it's excellent, im not at home right now so i cant check. Ill update it later.

    Speed wise on my laptop via wireless i can get up to 80 mbps on a comcast isp, pretty good range as well. And you can customize whatever router setting available via wireless.

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    After several D-Links worked reasonably well for short periods of time, I got sick of dicking around with routers and bought my ASUS RT-AC66U which has been great. I do have an issue with things being able to find/connect to my 5GHz SSID but the 2.4GHz SSID hasn't had any issues, and the stuff that can find/connect to the 5GHz SSID works great as well.

    Based on my experience, I would recommend an ASUS router. They will run you a bit more than your budget price though. Keep an eye on Amazon for sales if you're interested (but that will go for pretty much any device).

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