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| 1333151 | 2013-03-18 00:06:00 | Hi guys I have to supply and install a wireless router for a small business in a rural area. They have broadband and want a router with a wireless aerial. What are the specs and latest modem standards that I should look for ? Thanks |
Digby (677) | ||
| 1333152 | 2013-03-18 00:11:00 | Most reliable would be a Draytek DV120 with a TP-Link TL-WR1043ND (As mentioned in my blog, in my sig) running Gargoyle. If they're just after an all-in-one device, the Asus DSL-N12U is a good starting place,though I've begun finding limitations with it around VoIP and a few other things lately.... So the only one I'm personally totally happy to suggest is the DV120 + Gargoyle router combo. |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1333153 | 2013-03-18 02:47:00 | Depends what their priorities are, too. If you want maximum wifi coverage & speed, 802.11ac is where to look atm - and sorry Chill, none of those products cut the mustard if you're stepping up from N :P That said, if your devices don't support it, then not a lot of point.. and at that stage we're back to Chills idea ;) |
inphinity (7274) | ||
| 1333154 | 2013-03-18 03:00:00 | It might be worth adding a high gain external aerial to whatever router you get if coverage is an issue. Try it without first though. | dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1333155 | 2013-03-18 03:30:00 | Don't go AC yet - it's pointless at this stage, they may (probably not but it's possible) change the standard yet, and the devices will only get cheaper. Take Chill's recommendation. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 1333156 | 2013-03-18 03:43:00 | Yeah I've seen several .ac routers, no client devices out there aside from the Galaxy S4. There's going to be a crossover period for sure, but as it stands I know that what I'm recommending is "reliable", not bleeding-edge. | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1333157 | 2013-03-18 05:53:00 | Thanks for the suggestions so far. The issue is more for a reliable router able to handle a rural landline connection. The wireless may just be used in the same room (or maybe a house across the way say 50 yards) |
Digby (677) | ||
| 1333158 | 2013-03-18 07:15:00 | Yeah I've seen several .ac routers, no client devices out there aside from the Galaxy S4. There's going to be a crossover period for sure, but as it stands I know that what I'm recommending is "reliable", not bleeding-edge. Come now, it's far from the only .ac device available, and there's a variety of USB/PCIe adapters available ;) But yes, if you want solid & reliable above raw performance, your suggestions are great. |
inphinity (7274) | ||
| 1333159 | 2013-03-18 08:07:00 | Yeah there's also the HTC One.... But yeah for most people it's honestly not worth mentioning, people are still getting used to N-Wireless, and while the future-proofing is nice, I'd rather stick with something tried and trusted when it comes to this sorta thing ;) | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
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