I'm currently running an Asus RT-AC66U with Current Merlin Firmware (378.55), I would like suggestions on a good upgrade.
House:
- Just under 1000 sq ft Apartment
- 2 Story Townhouse layout
--> Layout: EAST SIDE <> CENTER <> WEST SIDE
--> Upstairs Layout: Bedroom #1 (Master) <> Bathroom/Hallway/Staircase <> Bedroom #2 (Spare)
--> Downstairs: Kitchen/Half Bath <> Dining Room <connected> Living Room
** Cannot run bundled wires through walls.
** Cannot cut large holes to run new RJ45 Outlets throughout the apartment.
** Cannot run to much exposed wires as I'd get killed by my Wife. I would be able to get away with it a little inside of wall color painted cable managers.
Upgrade Requirements:
#1) Gaming Performance
#2) Wireless-AC (Built-in or Seperate AP)
#3) Stable
#4) **OPTIONAL** 3rd Party Firmware to enhance Stability and Performance
#5) **OPTIONAL** Ability to Automate - Cronjob, etc (Reboot, File Downloads, etc)
I'm willing to separate out functionality and purchase a Wired Only Router, and a Wireless-AC Access Point (Eventually 2 with this method).
It was suggested to pick up a Mikrotik router and many of them seem a little overkill, but I'm willing to take the suggestion, but keep in mind I need something now and would just like to get a better solution up and running today. I will then look at putting some money together to get a nicer one like the CCR1009-8G-1S-1S+PC because of the no moving parts feature. Not keen on really loud fan noise that comes from many of the Rack Mount units with fans. (I can always install some Rack Cooling fans that are silent if need be. But I would then probably use the AC66 and New Purchased router as an AP from the Future Mikrotik/similar router purchase.
Currently I have no Network Rack and would be purchasing a small unit to house the the Network Components as I build up a nice Rack of equipment.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Please leave equipment/model suggestions and why you choose that particular one.
Currently an Asus Fanboy, but willing to jumpship for good equipment.
Corrected: for some reason it autocorrected to AC66, when it was supposed to be AC68. Sorry for that.
House:
- Just under 1000 sq ft Apartment
- 2 Story Townhouse layout
--> Layout: EAST SIDE <> CENTER <> WEST SIDE
--> Upstairs Layout: Bedroom #1 (Master) <> Bathroom/Hallway/Staircase <> Bedroom #2 (Spare)
--> Downstairs: Kitchen/Half Bath <> Dining Room <connected> Living Room
** Cannot run bundled wires through walls.
** Cannot cut large holes to run new RJ45 Outlets throughout the apartment.
** Cannot run to much exposed wires as I'd get killed by my Wife. I would be able to get away with it a little inside of wall color painted cable managers.
Upgrade Requirements:
#1) Gaming Performance
#2) Wireless-AC (Built-in or Seperate AP)
#3) Stable
#4) **OPTIONAL** 3rd Party Firmware to enhance Stability and Performance
#5) **OPTIONAL** Ability to Automate - Cronjob, etc (Reboot, File Downloads, etc)
I'm willing to separate out functionality and purchase a Wired Only Router, and a Wireless-AC Access Point (Eventually 2 with this method).
It was suggested to pick up a Mikrotik router and many of them seem a little overkill, but I'm willing to take the suggestion, but keep in mind I need something now and would just like to get a better solution up and running today. I will then look at putting some money together to get a nicer one like the CCR1009-8G-1S-1S+PC because of the no moving parts feature. Not keen on really loud fan noise that comes from many of the Rack Mount units with fans. (I can always install some Rack Cooling fans that are silent if need be. But I would then probably use the AC66 and New Purchased router as an AP from the Future Mikrotik/similar router purchase.
Currently I have no Network Rack and would be purchasing a small unit to house the the Network Components as I build up a nice Rack of equipment.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Please leave equipment/model suggestions and why you choose that particular one.
Currently an Asus Fanboy, but willing to jumpship for good equipment.
Corrected: for some reason it autocorrected to AC66, when it was supposed to be AC68. Sorry for that.
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