So after having problems with the wireless for 2 years now, trying a million things and none of them helping, it is time to fix this thing once and for all.
I just found out about the miracle that is dual-band/2.4+5 GHZ routers. I'm looking for a decent router of such type as well as a fitting adapter.
Right now I'm looking at these two:
Router: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122378
Adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704162
Anybody who knows a thing or two about these gizmos, your input/feedback/insight is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Trath
P.S
I am already well aware of opinions to the likes of "you can't do gaming on wireless, hardwire LAN only moron!", they are not needed here.
So after having problems with the wireless for 2 years now, trying a million things and none of them helping, it is time to fix this thing once and for all.
I just found out about the miracle that is dual-band/2.4+5 GHZ routers. I'm looking for a decent router of such type as well as a fitting adapter.
Right now I'm looking at these two:
Router: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122378
Adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704162
Anybody who knows a thing or two about these gizmos, your input/feedback/insight is much appreciated.
Thanks,
Trath
P.S
I am already well aware of opinions to the likes of "you can't do gaming on wireless, hardwire LAN only moron!", they are not needed here.
Dual-band probably won't help you much for gaming unless your 2.4ghz band is just saturated to the point that you drop more packets than wireless drops natively. It's worth a try, but if you really want to improve your connection, I'd look into powerline adapters.
Powerlines don't work for everyone--it depends entirely upon the wiring in your home, but if it does work, it will most likely be -way- better than any regular wireless connection.
If you're not aware of these, they plug into a regular outlet and an ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector plugs into the powerline unit at each side. One side would go to your PC while the other side goes to your router.
Having said that, if you really want a wireless upgrade, I'd suggest you skip the dual-band 802.11n stuff and jump right to 802.11ac. The D-link DIR-868L is probably your best bet for gaming since it has beamform support. The Asus RT-AC66U is pretty terrific too.
Dual-band probably won't help you much for gaming unless your 2.4ghz band is just saturated to the point that you drop more packets than wireless drops natively. It's worth a try, but if you really want to improve your connection, I'd look into powerline adapters.
Powerlines don't work for everyone--it depends entirely upon the wiring in your home, but if it does work, it will most likely be -way- better than any regular wireless connection.
If you're not aware of these, they plug into a regular outlet and an ethernet cable with an RJ45 connector plugs into the powerline unit at each side. One side would go to your PC while the other side goes to your router.
Having said that, if you really want a wireless upgrade, I'd suggest you skip the dual-band 802.11n stuff and jump right to 802.11ac. The D-link DIR-868L is probably your best bet for gaming since it has beamform support. The Asus RT-AC66U is pretty terrific too.
I've gone through this so many times, I'm not going to detail the problem when and how it occurs (Simply because I have already set my mind on buying a new router/dual-band so there is no point in dwelling on the past).
Having said that, if we were to take the problem out of the equation, online gaming on the Wi-Fi has been great.
Therefore I am confident getting a dual-band will solve the problem for sure, I even consider it an over-kill because I think perhaps a decent new N router will solve the problem.
802.11ac looks like an over-kill to my over-kill :D The price tag is way to high, and it would be for speeds and features that wouldn't be put to use.
Do you have any suggestions for an adapter?
Right now I'm looking at the TP-LINK TL-WDN3800/4800 as they seem to be the only non-USB adapters from a company name I recognize at a decent price.
Thanks for you help/suggestions in any case.
I've gone through this so many times, I'm not going to detail the problem when and how it occurs (Simply because I have already set my mind on buying a new router/dual-band so there is no point in dwelling on the past).
Having said that, if we were to take the problem out of the equation, online gaming on the Wi-Fi has been great.
Therefore I am confident getting a dual-band will solve the problem for sure, I even consider it an over-kill because I think perhaps a decent new N router will solve the problem.
802.11ac looks like an over-kill to my over-kill :D The price tag is way to high, and it would be for speeds and features that wouldn't be put to use.
Do you have any suggestions for an adapter?
Right now I'm looking at the TP-LINK TL-WDN3800/4800 as they seem to be the only non-USB adapters from a company name I recognize at a decent price.
Thanks for you help/suggestions in any case.
I've got that router and my niece games wirelessly with no complaints.
I've got that router and my niece games wirelessly with no complaints.
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