More robust router or access point - Suggestions?

[GaryS1953]

We have a medium sized car dealership. Most users have access through wired network, but we do have an inexpensive Cisco wireless router that we use as an access point. We also have a Linksys Access point in bridge mode connected to the Cisco. That access point provides network and internet access to another building across the drive. All works well, except that the Cisco router crashes and has to be re-set about once or twice a week, and usually when I'm not there. We do have a growing number of users with laptops, ipads, and other devices, so we DO need wireless access from the Cisco router. I'm thinking of replacing the Cisco with something more robust that will not crash so often, and I'm looking for ideas. Should I look for a commercial grade access point instead of a router, and what brands/models do you folks think would work best. Thanks very much!

 

[kanewolf]

If you just need WIFI then a commercial access point (Ubiquiti or Engenius are my preferred choices) will be much better. For building to building access I recommend a pair of these Engenius wireless bridges. Again purpose built, 5Ghz so they aren't in a crowded frequency band and very directional so that you aren't spreading WIFI all over as a network security risk.