Buying new wireless router

[Andy.N]

Anything TP-Link

To put it into prospective. I can connect using just my wireless usb adaptor from the ground floor, when the unit is 8 floors up in the city.

Just want to say thank you. I purchased the TP-Link model I posted earlier from Amazon and couldn't be happier.
The signal is SO MUCH stronger. It's on the 2nd floor and I can get good signal up on 6th floor. With the old Linksys, the signal will only reach part of 6th floor.
Looks like a keeper.

 

[Adam Howard]

Just want to say thank you. I purchased the TP-Link model I posted earlier from Amazon and couldn't be happier.
The signal is SO MUCH stronger. It's on the 2nd floor and I can get good signal up on 6th floor. With the old Linksys, the signal will only reach part of 6th floor.
Looks like a keeper.

I knew you'd like it (you're welcome)

TP-Link is a brand that I feel is really over looked. They offer a very superior product and at very fair price. I'm surprised more people don't know about them.

 

[ArnyVee]

Just want to say thank you. I purchased the TP-Link model I posted earlier from Amazon and couldn't be happier.

Andy, which model did you end up buying? I've been contemplating an upgrade as well and wanted to compare.

 

[Andy.N]

Andy, which model did you end up buying? I've been contemplating an upgrade as well and wanted to compare.

I bought the model i posted in post #10
tp-link wr1043nd router

 

[Luke F]

Got that same model recently myself - it's amazing. Got it with the intention of installing DD-WRT, but the stock firmware is so good that I'm sticking with it

Lots of advanced routing features that I haven't seen on any consumer routers I've used before

 

[Slavik]

Nice to find this, was looking for a replacement for the BT Home Hub 3 for when my fibre connection gets installed in 3 weeks time. People all over seem to suggest the WR1043ND is a top notch router.

 

[Chris D]

Why have I never heard of TP-Link before?

For me it's always been Netgear or Linksys...

 

[Slavik]

Why have I never heard of TP-Link before?

For me it's always been Netgear or Linksys...

To be honest I had also put them into a "cheap" bracket of routers... but recent reviews suggest they are exceptionally high quality.

 

[Caliburn]

Damn it. You've already purchased your router. Damn shame... seems I'm late to the party. I'm a little eccentric with my networking at home however I recommend the DLINK DGL-4500 Wireless router. I have yet to find a better router. There is a new wireless standard slowly being adopted known as AC so we'll all have to probably upgrade in the future but the new standard is an infant and not supported heavily yet.

 

[Slavik]

Damn it. You've already purchased your router. Damn shame... seems I'm late to the party. I'm a little eccentric with my networking at home however I recommend the DLINK DGL-4500 Wireless router. I have yet to find a better router. There is a new wireless standard slowly being adopted known as AC so we'll all have to probably upgrade in the future but the new standard is an infant and not supported heavily yet.

Damn it... now you've got me looking at another and comparing them ><

 

[Caliburn]

Damn it... now you've got me looking at another and comparing them ><

Do you have any idea what feels like to know that a moderator is stalking you?

Honestly though the D-LINK is a pretty solid router. I have no complaints about it.

 

[Slavik]

Do you have any idea what feels like to know that a moderator is stalking you?

Honestly though the D-LINK is a pretty solid router. I have no complaints about it.

 

[Caliburn]

 

[Andy.N]

Damn it. You've already purchased your router. Damn shame... seems I'm late to the party. I'm a little eccentric with my networking at home however I recommend the DLINK DGL-4500 Wireless router. I have yet to find a better router. There is a new wireless standard slowly being adopted known as AC so we'll all have to probably upgrade in the future but the new standard is an infant and not supported heavily yet.

That DLINK DGL-4500 Wireless router costs $120+ while the TP-Link is $45 and I don't game so I don't see the benefit of paying extra.

 

[Caliburn]

That DLINK DGL-4500 Wireless router costs $120+ while the TP-Link is $45 and I don't game so I don't see the benefit of paying extra.

Fair enough.

 

[Adam Howard]

That DLINK DGL-4500 Wireless router costs $120+ while the TP-Link is $45 and I don't game so I don't see the benefit of paying extra.

Try gaming.... TP-Link doesn't advertise it, but you'll have a smooth ride gaming.

I've compared it to DLink and TP-Link had a better signal and speed.

 

[Alien]

I own the DLINK DGL-4500 for the last couple of years and have had great performance. Though there is a very high-pitched squeal (whether the graphical display is on or off) that I hear depending on how I tilt my head near the router, so I keep it in the loft away from my home office.

However, it's generally overkill for any but the hardcore gamers and is priced twice as high. So the TP-LINK seems to be a much better deal and has equal antenna performance as far as I could see...

I think I'll pick this up since I have some spare Amazon credit, I can use this for another purpose.