Based on review here and elsewhere, I've recently tried to obtain a new router to replace my aged D-Link DI-614+. I tried the Belkin N+, which had great wireless strength and throughput with my laptop and iPhone 3G S, but I could not get it to provide both internet access and security of any sort, WPA, WPA2 or WEP. Others have had similar problems, and firmware updates did not help, so it went back. Then I tried the WNDR3700. Despite the lack of 64-bit support for its setup wizard, I was able to easily set it up manually, and to set up dual band secured networks, a guest network, and a USB drive. But it would lose internet access on all clients after 15 or so minutes, and would regain internet access only if turned off and back on, and then only for another 15 minutes. Also, the internet light on the front never lit up, though access could be had for a short time. After considerable time on the phone with customer support, they told me the unit was defective and should be returned. I did so, and would have returned home with another WNDR3700, but the store was out.
So I am rethinking my options, while waiting for the WNDR3700 to come back into stock.
My setup includes a Motorola Surfboard modem; a home office computer connected to the router by ethernet; an HP laptop with an Intel b/g/n built-in client; the iPhone 3G S, an Xbox used as a Media Center extender for playing back recorded TV shows and connected by ethernet; two HTPC's connected by ethernet; an HP EX 495 server on the way, also connected by ethernet; and two Blu-ray players and and HD-DVD player, which I would like to connect by ethernet. I have a D-Link DGS-2205 to connect the HTPC, xbox, blu-ray player, and HD DVd player in my home theater. These will only require traffic serially.
It seems to me that I could benefit from a N or dual-band router with gigabit ethernet ports. I want to try the WNDR3700 again, but am wondering whether another router would suffice, and what my backup plan should be if the WNDR doesn't work out. I've read the reviews and comparison charts. Any advice would be useful.
So I am rethinking my options, while waiting for the WNDR3700 to come back into stock.
My setup includes a Motorola Surfboard modem; a home office computer connected to the router by ethernet; an HP laptop with an Intel b/g/n built-in client; the iPhone 3G S, an Xbox used as a Media Center extender for playing back recorded TV shows and connected by ethernet; two HTPC's connected by ethernet; an HP EX 495 server on the way, also connected by ethernet; and two Blu-ray players and and HD-DVD player, which I would like to connect by ethernet. I have a D-Link DGS-2205 to connect the HTPC, xbox, blu-ray player, and HD DVd player in my home theater. These will only require traffic serially.
It seems to me that I could benefit from a N or dual-band router with gigabit ethernet ports. I want to try the WNDR3700 again, but am wondering whether another router would suffice, and what my backup plan should be if the WNDR doesn't work out. I've read the reviews and comparison charts. Any advice would be useful.
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