VnnAmed
New Around Here
Hi. I need a router. Scheme: Q, A (candidate)
Do you want a possibility to connect it to a printer?
- Yes (all 3)
Do you want to use it as a cheap media server?
- I would like to (R6400 - fastest)
Do you like frequent updates with no planned obsolescence?
- I hate for my hardware to die because of manufacturer's foul play (Asus)
Are you afraid of flashing custom ROMs?
- No, but my knowledge about compatibility and features is limited (please advise - knowledge generation in progress, reading about Asuswrt-Merlin)
Would you like to control your user base?
- Yes. Please. (C8 - but I would like to know one thing though - can I create users and assign MACs to them so that all of the user's devices share bandwith, or is it MAC - bandwith only?
Are you a 2.4GHz or 5GHz kinda guy?
- 5GHz Master Race is the name of my SSID.
How many devices will be connected?
- Me and my GF use:
2xPC with 5GHz Intel 7260 2x2 Dual Band
Moto E - 2.4GHz
Tablet - RMA'd, probably 2.4
My phone - To be bought - 5GHz
Now to all of this add 4-10 devices of my roommates.
QoS?
- I guess it wouldn't hurt when my roomies download "Naked girls go wild vol 1-58"
Is network congestion an issue?
- Well, here in Poland people are poor and not that aware of networking issues so let me put it this way: my 5GHz network was the only one visible last time I checked. 2.4GHz is tragic tho...
How big is your house?
- 0 meters. I don't have a house. I'm currently renting a flat. I will be renting a new one soon. Not sure how it will look like. In this one I have 1 wall and about 5 meters separating me from modem (to which I will connect my router)
Pricing in Poland:
Archer C8 - 428PLN
Netgear R6400 - 460PLN
Asus RT-AC66U - 565PLN
I earn about 1800PLN monthly which is roughly 400USD. I feel most comfortable in a 100USD price range so about 400-500PLN.
If you have other ideas and would like to check a price in PLN:
Ceneo - polish pricing comparison website / not all products may be there
Morele - one of my favourite shops - low prices, huge inventory, local delivery point
If there is a high probability of new hardware coming soon I can wait too.
UPDATE:
Reading, comparing, reading, more comparing, more reading...
I think I would like to use Advanced Tomato. Seems that R6400 would be my best choice since it's not that expensive and has AT support. Asus has more distros (?) though.
Do you want a possibility to connect it to a printer?
- Yes (all 3)
Do you want to use it as a cheap media server?
- I would like to (R6400 - fastest)
Do you like frequent updates with no planned obsolescence?
- I hate for my hardware to die because of manufacturer's foul play (Asus)
Are you afraid of flashing custom ROMs?
- No, but my knowledge about compatibility and features is limited (please advise - knowledge generation in progress, reading about Asuswrt-Merlin)
Would you like to control your user base?
- Yes. Please. (C8 - but I would like to know one thing though - can I create users and assign MACs to them so that all of the user's devices share bandwith, or is it MAC - bandwith only?
Are you a 2.4GHz or 5GHz kinda guy?
- 5GHz Master Race is the name of my SSID.
How many devices will be connected?
- Me and my GF use:
2xPC with 5GHz Intel 7260 2x2 Dual Band
Moto E - 2.4GHz
Tablet - RMA'd, probably 2.4
My phone - To be bought - 5GHz
Now to all of this add 4-10 devices of my roommates.
QoS?
- I guess it wouldn't hurt when my roomies download "Naked girls go wild vol 1-58"
Is network congestion an issue?
- Well, here in Poland people are poor and not that aware of networking issues so let me put it this way: my 5GHz network was the only one visible last time I checked. 2.4GHz is tragic tho...
How big is your house?
- 0 meters. I don't have a house. I'm currently renting a flat. I will be renting a new one soon. Not sure how it will look like. In this one I have 1 wall and about 5 meters separating me from modem (to which I will connect my router)
Pricing in Poland:
Archer C8 - 428PLN
Netgear R6400 - 460PLN
Asus RT-AC66U - 565PLN
I earn about 1800PLN monthly which is roughly 400USD. I feel most comfortable in a 100USD price range so about 400-500PLN.
If you have other ideas and would like to check a price in PLN:
Ceneo - polish pricing comparison website / not all products may be there
Morele - one of my favourite shops - low prices, huge inventory, local delivery point
If there is a high probability of new hardware coming soon I can wait too.
UPDATE:
Reading, comparing, reading, more comparing, more reading...
I think I would like to use Advanced Tomato. Seems that R6400 would be my best choice since it's not that expensive and has AT support. Asus has more distros (?) though.
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