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    Killer 1435 / Dell XPS 13 9370 - Issues running 160MHz 2x2

    Hi all - Not sure if anyone has had this issue but I am trying to run 160 MHz channel in a 2x2 config. I can't get it to work as a 2x2, just 1x1, so link speed mirrors 80MHz (866 mbit) I've tried DFS and non-DFS channel with no luck. Does anyone know if there is just an issue with Killer...
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    ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 (Owners)

    I just gotta confirm what others are seeing. This router does not perform well, at all. Significant performance difference between upper 5GHz and lower 5GHz... issues with coverage and disconnects... I put my old netgear router back in the exact same location running 2x2 ac and I went from...
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    ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 (Owners)

    So while I appreciate the new 28nm process, 8 gigabit ports, good routing performance, etc... It seems that this router's wifi doesn't work all that great. I get random disconnects and have a tough time with a steady connection. Kind of annoying considering the price. Neat SoC, terrible...
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    How To Find The Best Router For Gigabit Internet

    Tim, Timely article for me. I noticed the same results you did with the ERPOE-5 that I was messing around with (same as ERLITE-3). R8500 easily allows me to max out my gigabit connection as long as I am not doing QoS. I was hopeful that I could take advantage of some of the neat features...
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    Goodbye To Wi-Fi Router Classes

    This is much welcomed! Thank you, this makes much more sense.
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    Nighthawk X8- R8500 Tri Band Quad Stream WiFi Router

    1.0.2.54 Still having issues So just to update - I turned off turboQAM or whatever on the 2.4GHz and selected channel 6. The router decided to sit on channel 3 and with those two things, it seems to be stable. Not sure if the drops were a result of massive overcrowding of 2.4 in my...
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    Nighthawk X8- R8500 Tri Band Quad Stream WiFi Router

    I've been having issues with 2.4GHz dropping. No idea why. 5GHz has been stable. Tried a 30-30-30 reset, my wireless printer and air conditioner keep dropping connection. It's driving me bonkers. Anyone have any ideas?
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    Nighthawk X8- R8500 Tri Band Quad Stream WiFi Router

    Newegg 33-122-814 NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 - AC5300 Tri-Band Quad-Stream Gigabit Wi-Fi Router (R8500) 1 $299.99 COM DISCOUNT FOR PROMOTION CODE 1 $-15.00 Subtotal: $284.99 Tax: $0.00 Gift Wrap: $0.00 Shipping and Handling: $0.99 EggPoints: $0.00 Total Amount: $285.98
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    Nighthawk X8- R8500 Tri Band Quad Stream WiFi Router

    So I've been using the R8500 for a few weeks now and I've been pretty happy. Very solid speeds/stability for me and being able to separate my 5GHz traffic on two radios has seemed to improve performance a bit. I also like the fact that additional gigabit ports are available though I am not...
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    Nighthawk X8- R8500 Tri Band Quad Stream WiFi Router

    In aggregate, I believe that. But on flagships, it's gotta be fairly healthy. On a flagship $400 router, I suspect there is significant margin built in. Granted, volumes are lower so you need a bigger margin to recoup R&D/tooling/marketing/all the other fixed costs but still.
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    Nighthawk X8- R8500 Tri Band Quad Stream WiFi Router

    Well, I've been itching to try a tri-band router and pulled the trigger at $285.98 from newegg. The $400 was way too steep. Even at $286 I feel like I spent a bit more than I should have. It was somewhat sobering to read the review. Tim, thank you for taking the time to test it. I feel like...
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    Google OnHub Announced & Reviewed

    I am surprised Google didn't take the opportunity to allow for customers to easily create a mesh network. If they can do a chromecast at $29, they should have targeted a lower pricepoint... $99 would have been more appropriate.
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    Netgear Nighthawk arriving today, firmware tips?

    Thanks for the replies - this is helpful for me as well.
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    2.4 GHz and 5 GHz tests - Linksys WRT-1900AC vs. Asus RT-AC66U

    I always find real-world experiences helpful. I've been going back and forth on what router to try next and the WRT1900AC is very appealing but as is the R7000.
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    Linksys WRT1900AC AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router Review

    I've thought about a second AP (I've run ethernet, so it could easily be a wired solution) but with the current setup I've come extremely close to complete coverage. I really don't want the extra device/wires/power consumption if I could avoid it. Keeping all of my networked devices in a...
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    Linksys WRT1900AC AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router Review

    Tim- One of the great things about SMB is how objective you try to be on something that is, by nature, very subjective. While everyone on here seems to revolve around a specific feature that's most important to them, you do a great job of breaking down those things and allowing each user...
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    Why 802.11ac Will Kill The 5 GHz Wi-Fi Band

    I live in an urban environment and just fired up the latest version of inSSIDer. In my apartment I pick up 133 access points. 87 at 2.4GHz (24 of them are a local university) 46 at 5GHz (35 of them are a local university) Sad that 5GHz will become overcrowded.
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    How to bridge a 4G LTE wireless hotspot to a wireless router?

    Well, I found my answer! The MBR95 is exactly what I need. Wifi as WAN (WAW): One of the most exciting feature differences between the new MBR95 and the older MBR900 is the addition of support for WiFi as WAN (WAW). Simply put, WiFi as WAN means that the router can receive WiFi from an...
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    How to bridge a 4G LTE wireless hotspot to a wireless router?

    So I am trying to setup a rural house that has Verizon 4G LTE as its only source of broadband to a home network. Here is what I am thinking: Verizon Thunderbolt 4G LTE phone with hotspot feature to Wireless bridge to Wireless router (home network) I have to use the thunderbolt...
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