Excellent unit - Wanted something with the same long range that can will speedtest as well as a previously owned ASUS RT-AC68U, to use with my 300n laptop. This was the only (of several) routers in this price range that could do it at outer ranges. Wirelessly one floor up, two walls and say 40' over this achieves (usually) about 29/5.5 using multiple Speedtest.net tests on a wired 30/6 FIOS modem (provides RJ45) from outside. I'm using it with 6x (1080p) ip cameras. Other routers tended to have momentary drop outs, including the 68U Asus (but not until 4 months later). SO FAR, this has not been the case (almost 1 month now) with ip cams always transmitting as usual. Steady output SO FAR and fast downloads at range, so far. I do reboot my laptop once in a while to make sure the laptop isn't a issue here. I mostly think all routers could us a reboot daily too (I use a timed delayed relay or a Christmas tree lights timer has worked) and I'm thinking this router could benefit from that too, haven't done that yet though.
For me, as of right now....yes, I would definitely buy another unless 1 Gigabit at the router is important. I'd prefer to spend the extra on a separate 8 or more port Gig switch anyway. I can't calculate any gains wirelessly using a built in 1ghz ports when the max 30 Mhz wireless throughput is less than the (theoretical) 100 Mhz wired port already (even with a say 50% actual throughput loss through the 100 Mhz, there still is head room there).
| Wireless Type | 802.11b |
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