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    Question Replacing Failing Modem/Router Combo

    So I upgraded my modem to Arris SBG10 and and router to the Asus ac68u. I noticed at least a 30% increase of speed and a 20% increase of range. This is without the merlin firmware or a new network card for my PC. Thanks for the help! BTW, I will upgrading the firmware and the card in a few...
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    Question Replacing Failing Modem/Router Combo

    Yep, that is the same router. I found a RT-68U at new egg for $60(new), since Amazon out of stock. So I got that on ordered and decided to look at my PCIe network card and realized that I am only using 802.11G. Can you recommend a network card. I know any AC card would do, but I really...
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    Question Replacing Failing Modem/Router Combo

    That is the model ( ac68u) I was looking at on Amazon and they are sold out(both the black and white). Sigh.. Now the AX68U version is available for between $100 to 130.
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    Question What causes an ethernet connection to both flicker and block cloud services? (Possible DNS or LAN issue???)

    Try pinging your local devices and/or gateway with "ping -t IP ADRESS". You might want to look at your physical layer(network cable or connector). My two bits.
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    Question Replacing Failing Modem/Router Combo

    What is hilarious is the kids moved their pc's downstairs after I moved the router upstairs. I told them before they moved their equipment that I am not running any more cabling downstairs(after the basement was finished)
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    Question Replacing Failing Modem/Router Combo

    I was looking for at some Asus Routers for my needs. Can you recommend any router(s) based upon the information provide above? I prefer an AX(for future devices) but AC would be good for now.
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    Question Replacing Failing Modem/Router Combo

    My older Arris SBG10 is failing and now I am have replaced the modem potion and looking for a new router. I am looking for NON-MESH WIFI router, that can support both 2.4Gz and 5.0Ghz devices that I can do remote work especially using apps such as Webex and Jabber(discontinued). Most of my...