Netgear R7200 or Asus RT3100

[Csection]

I am looking at two routers Netgear R-7800 and the Asus RT-3100. Which would you recommend? The Netgear seems to have a little better hardware, but I like the Asus for configurability. I need a strong 5ghz signal to reach of about 50ft. through 3 walls.
I can get the Netgear cheaper around here.

 

[TonyH]

I used both. For me RT3100 all the way. 55Ghz signal thru 3 walls... depends what material. I had no trouble thru 2 stick framed indoor drywalls.

 

[Csection]

I used both. For me RT3100 all the way. 55Ghz signal thru 3 walls... depends what material. I had no trouble thru 2 stick framed indoor drywalls.

Thanks for the reply!
I was leaning toward that one, but I haven't bought a router in quite a while and want to got the best one for the money.

 

[L&LD]

http://www.snbforums.com/threads/sh...-go-with-the-rt-ac1900p-v3.34748/#post-281391

Hint: it's not the NG option.

 

[microchip]

There is no R7200. Are you talking about the R7000?

 

[Csection]

There is no R7200. Are you talking about the R7000?

Sorry! I typed it wrong. I meant the R7800. I don't think I can edit the title

 

[TonyH]

Sorry! I typed it wrong. I meant the R7800. I don't think I can edit the title

My! I overlooked. I am using R7800 and RT3100. Alternating back and forth. When RT3100 is on the air I notice it runs little warmer compared to R7800. Broadcom chips do that. Yet I have to experience damaged router from heat. Both are very stable. But RT3100 has more features. Also
you can't use Putty for an example to access R7800 to play with nvram settings, etc. If you are a tinkerer you'll like RT3100 more. Good luck.

 

[Csection]

My! I overlooked. I am using R7800 and RT3100. Alternating back and forth. When RT3100 is on the air I notice it runs little warmer compared to R7800. Broadcom chips do that. Yet I have to experience damaged router from heat. Both are very stable. But RT3100 has more features. Also
you can't use Putty for an example to access R7800 to play with nvram settings, etc. If you are a tinkerer you'll like RT3100 more. Good luck.

I know what you mean about heat. I had a Linksys E-3000 that ran pretty warm. I glued a straw to the front edge of the bottom to keep it up to let it cool better.