First: OpenWRT is a must. At worst I will consider Tomato. I will not use a closed source router.
Are 802.11ac routers worth it if I can only use 802.11n (tablet, laptop I wouldn't bother changing to 802.11ac)? Both devices are 5GHz capable, the laptop (this is more important) has an Intel 6300 so 3x3. I have 100/20 Internet, the range is not too big, perhaps 5m and if necessary I can arrange things so there are no walls although I'd prefer keeping the current arrangement where the router is in a cupboard.
All in all, what's the fastest 802.11n router these days at 5m or so? My current router is a D-Link DIR-825L B1 which is only 2T2R so I feel there's a lot of potential for "aggressive" expansion.
WNDR 4700? 65CAD at Newegg, very tempting.
Are 802.11ac routers worth it if I can only use 802.11n (tablet, laptop I wouldn't bother changing to 802.11ac)? Both devices are 5GHz capable, the laptop (this is more important) has an Intel 6300 so 3x3. I have 100/20 Internet, the range is not too big, perhaps 5m and if necessary I can arrange things so there are no walls although I'd prefer keeping the current arrangement where the router is in a cupboard.
All in all, what's the fastest 802.11n router these days at 5m or so? My current router is a D-Link DIR-825L B1 which is only 2T2R so I feel there's a lot of potential for "aggressive" expansion.
WNDR 4700? 65CAD at Newegg, very tempting.
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