Is it worth buying expensive $100+ modem/router, what is the advantage.

[GoldenObsidian]

I'm planning to buy a new mode/router for my Home Internet. Multiple devices are gonna connect to it (PC, Laptop, Phones, iPad, TV, etc). I'm gonna use lots of torrents too, so I probably gonna need a modem/router which can withstand multiple constant connections and transfers all the time as I won't be turning this modem off. I need the modem to be able to maintain good speed transfers, and be able to control its heat as I'm gonna be using it 24 hours. I'm currently using TP-link which I bought for 50$ and it disconnects frequently so I have to restart the modem everytime.

My question is, is it worth buying expensive modems or not? Is there any features/functions or anything in particular I need to be aware of when choosing a modem I'm gonna be using? Including the description I mentioned above. I'm gonna be buying modem+router as mentioned.

I have a few candidates here centrecom http://www.centrecom.com.au/modems-routers?specs=334,341&price=100-150
Maybe if recommended I'm willing to spend a bit more. I'm gonna have ADSL2+ connection

I did a few researches before and I found out that TP-Link and Telco have the worst modem so I don't I'm gonna be buying them. Also I still don't understand about the advantage of Dual-Band, it makes it possible to have two different WIFI from the same route so does it make the connection faster if I separate my connection? I also don't understand why some modem have 3G, or the advantage of having router with different bands 600N, etc.

Thank you.

 

[i7Baby]

Its worth buying if you have good internet and lots of internet devices in the home.

I just got better internet and went and bough a netgear dgn3700 from centre.com for about $115aud. Its worked out well. My son has 5ghz wifi adapter in his PC. My kids and missus all hook their phones to the wifi. We've got 2 smart TVs that we run Plex to work PCs as media servers.

 

[GoldenObsidian]

Its worth buying if you have good internet and lots of internet devices in the home.

I just got better internet and went and bough a netgear dgn3700 from centre.com for about $115aud. Its worked out well. My son has 5ghz wifi adapter in his PC. My kids and missus all hook their phones to the wifi. We've got 2 smart TVs that we run Plex to work PCs as media servers.

Has there been any problem with the modem/router disconnecting, or overheating, etc? http://www.centrecom.com.au/netgear-dgnd3700-n600-dual-band-wireless-gigabit-adsl2-modem-router
This is the item right?

 

[i7Baby]

I haven't had a single problem. Yeah - that's it.

 

[GoldenObsidian]

I haven't had a single problem. Yeah - that's it.

Hmmm thanks I'll consider that

 

[mx_mp210]

With lots of devices and support for 5GHz band in devices yeah it's a good idea to buy decent ADSL router.
In my experience Netgear , Asus and D-link lasts long enough and haven't got any problems with them.
Don't think about cost it's one time purchase and they are very good at 24*7 operation.

About the dual band : it's used to manage simultaneous MIMO connections with ac standard. So in practical it's boosts the speeds

3G routers are used to stick 3G modems in USB slot of router and used 3G connections via wifi network which workd same as DSL connection. You will need ADSL/ADSL2+ router f you have cable/line with RJ22 connector.

About working with separate wifi networks : I'm familiar with D-link firmware and it supports you to create guest wifi profiles. That means you can allocate bandwidth to given wifi network via QoS settings. But the firmware feature is part of med to high end routers so it's advised to check before purchasing the ADSL router.

Range : if you are planning to create wifi network available in whole home then please consider buying routers with external antennas. They tend to provide large range. In addition more antennas increase range significantly.