justdrew424
New Around Here
So I haven't bought a new router in over 10 years now. It has served it's purpose well, but I think it is getting overwhelmed with the amount of wireless clients today. More and more often it is dropping the wifi signal and needing to be rebooted.
Here's some background on what will be connected. It's in a 3200sf home with networking to every room. Through a series of switches I have everything possible hardwired. This includes: 2 PC's, XBOX One, XBOX 360, PS3, 2 TV's, Direct TV, 1 A/V Receiver, 2 Blu-Ray Players, Alarm System, IRIS, Thermostat Bridge, OOMA Telephone, Neptune Apex.
Wireless List: 6 iPads, 3 iPods, 3 iPhones, Galaxy S3, Amazon Echo, 2 Laptops, Wii.
At any time there could be 4-6 wifi connections streaming movies or videos and gaming on iPads with Echo streaming music in the background.
So here's the question. I could go with the Archer C7 with excellent reviews for about $100. Or I see the EA9200 Linksys is on sale right now for $160. I really don't want to go to that $300 level for a router with newer technologies emerging towards the end of the year. Is the EA9200 worth it for $160? The reviews IMO, say it might be at that price. Or do I just go for the $100 C7 and wait for a better router later?
Any other suggestions are welcome.
Thanks
Drew
Here's some background on what will be connected. It's in a 3200sf home with networking to every room. Through a series of switches I have everything possible hardwired. This includes: 2 PC's, XBOX One, XBOX 360, PS3, 2 TV's, Direct TV, 1 A/V Receiver, 2 Blu-Ray Players, Alarm System, IRIS, Thermostat Bridge, OOMA Telephone, Neptune Apex.
Wireless List: 6 iPads, 3 iPods, 3 iPhones, Galaxy S3, Amazon Echo, 2 Laptops, Wii.
At any time there could be 4-6 wifi connections streaming movies or videos and gaming on iPads with Echo streaming music in the background.
So here's the question. I could go with the Archer C7 with excellent reviews for about $100. Or I see the EA9200 Linksys is on sale right now for $160. I really don't want to go to that $300 level for a router with newer technologies emerging towards the end of the year. Is the EA9200 worth it for $160? The reviews IMO, say it might be at that price. Or do I just go for the $100 C7 and wait for a better router later?
Any other suggestions are welcome.
Thanks
Drew