I have a Netgear WNDR3700 running DDWRT and it meets my networking needs expect for wireless due to its location. I currently have a cheap dlink DIR-636L as an AP on the second floor which provides nice coverage in the house but lacks a few features. The WAN port on the dlink is not used and DHCP is disabled that way all wireless devices get there IP from the Netgear router.
I would like to upgrade the AP or purchase a good solid wired router that supports DDWRT and use the 3700 as an AP. I need help deciding which one to get.
Replacing the cheap DIR-636L AP:
Must support bridged mode (not wifi bridge) example Linksys EA2700 or if it supports DDWRT.
Support for Guest mode if WAN port not used (dlink only works in guest mode if I use the WAN port)
Dual Band wifi
Replacing Main Netgear router:
Gigabit LAN ports
Must support DDWRT (I run custom scripts)
Above 100MB/s throughput
I was thinking of purchasing a refurb EA2700 and using that as my AP and if the wifi is not that great then install DDWRT and use the netgear as the AP. I would like to keep the purchase close to $50 as I have invested allot more in my home network than i would have liked as is. I think the Linksys/Cisco EA2700 is the best bang for the buck unless anyone else has suggestions?
What about the Asus RT-53U/56U? I know they don't support DDWRT but do they meet my requirements for an AP?
I would like to upgrade the AP or purchase a good solid wired router that supports DDWRT and use the 3700 as an AP. I need help deciding which one to get.
Replacing the cheap DIR-636L AP:
Must support bridged mode (not wifi bridge) example Linksys EA2700 or if it supports DDWRT.
Support for Guest mode if WAN port not used (dlink only works in guest mode if I use the WAN port)
Dual Band wifi
Replacing Main Netgear router:
Gigabit LAN ports
Must support DDWRT (I run custom scripts)
Above 100MB/s throughput
I was thinking of purchasing a refurb EA2700 and using that as my AP and if the wifi is not that great then install DDWRT and use the netgear as the AP. I would like to keep the purchase close to $50 as I have invested allot more in my home network than i would have liked as is. I think the Linksys/Cisco EA2700 is the best bang for the buck unless anyone else has suggestions?
What about the Asus RT-53U/56U? I know they don't support DDWRT but do they meet my requirements for an AP?
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