what router should i get?

[hackable]

Should I get the Asus RT-N12 D1 IEEE 802.11n? Or save up for a more expensive router like the
Asus RT-AC66U IEEE 802.11ac?
There is 4 people using the router and I do a lot of gaming.

 

[digitaldoc]

I would not go with an N router at this point as there are better AC ones out. Even if the faster speeds won't help you, the range of an AC router is better on N adapters.

 

[hackable]

I would not go with an N router at this point as there are better AC ones out. Even if the faster speeds won't help you, the range of an AC router is better on N adapters.

What????

 

[digitaldoc]

There are various wifi standards. The older one was 802.11n, which I referred to as N. The newer one is 802.11ac, which I referred to as AC.

http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wireless80211/a/aa80211standard.htm

Look for an 802.11ac model.

 

[chrisITguy]

The AC-66U is a very good router. Although you will not be able to take advantage of the improved speeds without an AC wireless adapter (they make usb ones). This will still leave you room to upgrade in the future. This AC router will provide great N, b, g wireless signals throughout your place.

 

[hackable]

The AC-66U is a very good router. Although you will not be able to take advantage of the improved speeds without an AC wireless adapter (they make usb ones). This will still leave you room to upgrade in the future. This AC router will provide great N, b, g wireless signals throughout your place.

What do you mean Ac wireless adapter? If i get one It'll be better than ethernet????

 

[hackable]

The AC-66U is a very good router. Although you will not be able to take advantage of the improved speeds without an AC wireless adapter (they make usb ones). This will still leave you room to upgrade in the future. This AC router will provide great N, b, g wireless signals throughout your place.

Whats another good router instead of the AC-66U

 

[AgPaul]

The AC-66U is a very good router. Although you will not be able to take advantage of the improved speeds without an AC wireless adapter (they make usb ones). This will still leave you room to upgrade in the future. This AC router will provide great N, b, g wireless signals throughout your place.

What do you mean Ac wireless adapter? If i get one It'll be better than ethernet????

Wireless AC adapter meaning a usb wifi adapter capable of running 802.11ac wifi. And wireless will never be better than ethernet in terms of reliability. Flexibility though, wireless wins.

 

[hackable]

The AC-66U is a very good router. Although you will not be able to take advantage of the improved speeds without an AC wireless adapter (they make usb ones). This will still leave you room to upgrade in the future. This AC router will provide great N, b, g wireless signals throughout your place.

What do you mean Ac wireless adapter? If i get one It'll be better than ethernet????

Wireless AC adapter meaning a usb wifi adapter capable of running 802.11ac wifi. And wireless will never be better than ethernet in terms of reliability. Flexibility though, wireless wins.

If i get a wireless usb adapter it'll be bttr than ehternet?

 

[hackable]

Do I also need modem for this? When i saw the setup video there's 2.4ghz and 5ghz which one do I connect to
I have a 2 in 1 router can I just plug it in the Asus router?

 

[digitaldoc]

Yes, you will still need a modem.

 

[hackable]

Yes, you will still need a modem.

Can I use my current 2-1 router as a modem or I'd need to use my old modem?

 

[digitaldoc]

If you have a 2-1 device, than you should be all set. These function as both a modem, and as a wifi router, and you should not need any other gear to set this all up.

 

[chrisITguy]

The AC-66U is a very good router. Although you will not be able to take advantage of the improved speeds without an AC wireless adapter (they make usb ones). This will still leave you room to upgrade in the future. This AC router will provide great N, b, g wireless signals throughout your place.

What do you mean Ac wireless adapter? If i get one It'll be better than ethernet????

Wireless AC adapter meaning a usb wifi adapter capable of running 802.11ac wifi. And wireless will never be better than ethernet in terms of reliability. Flexibility though, wireless wins.

If i get a wireless usb adapter it'll be bttr than ehternet?

Go for wired if you can, as wireless has not surpassed wired specs as of yet. USUALLY your ping, speeds and reliability will be much better with wired. Less interference and other variables with quality cables and router.

AC wireless adapter - http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Wireless-Wifi-Adapter-F9L1106/dp/B009AR2MFK

Wireless signals(Newest to Oldest) -> AC, N, G, B, A

Standards are backwards compatible. So if you have an AC wireless adapter you can receive ALL previous signals. N is not compatible with AC. Meaning, to take advantage of the increased, throughput, it will require additional hardware such as the belkin adapter above. These also come in pci-e cards for internal mobo connection. **NOTE** the newer signals require multiple antennas to get the FULL output of the signal. AC signal is ~162.5MBps, which requires multiple antennas I believe so the Belkin adapter above will not net you FULL AC speed.

By any and all standards, N wireless should be plenty for MOST needs. N provides ~37.5 MBps theoretical.

 

[hackable]

If you have a 2-1 device, than you should be all set. These function as both a modem, and as a wifi router, and you should not need any other gear to set this all up.

If I get the tplink c7 archer I can use this as a modem right? http://www.amazon.com/AT-Uverse-Modem-Broadband-Gateway/dp/B009WEZ1BS

 

[digitaldoc]

If you have a 2-1 device, than you should be all set. These function as both a modem, and as a wifi router, and you should not need any other gear to set this all up.

If I get the tplink c7 archer I can use this as a modem right? http://www.amazon.com/AT-Uverse-Modem-Broadband-Gateway/dp/B009WEZ1BS

Yes, assuming your ISP is ATT Uverse.

 

[hackable]

If you have a 2-1 device, than you should be all set. These function as both a modem, and as a wifi router, and you should not need any other gear to set this all up.

If I get the tplink c7 archer I can use this as a modem right? http://www.amazon.com/AT-Uverse-Modem-Broadband-Gateway/dp/B009WEZ1BS

Yes, assuming your ISP is ATT Uverse.

Would the C7 be able to handle 3 people using it? Watching t.v shows , gaming?

 

[digitaldoc]

Yes, should handle 3 simultaneous users.

 

[hackable]

Yes, should handle 3 simultaneous users.

Also , is 6mbps good? My current plan is 6mb

 

[digitaldoc]

6 Mbps for the download speed is pretty slow these days. Most cable tiers start at 12 to 20 Mbps, and the gov't has recently defined broadband at > 25 Mbps.

If you have more than one user, than 6 Mbps is gonna be slow if you want to use this for video watching.

 

[hackable]

6 Mbps for the download speed is pretty slow these days. Most cable tiers start at 12 to 20 Mbps, and the gov't has recently defined broadband at > 25 Mbps.

If you have more than one user, than 6 Mbps is gonna be slow if you want to use this for video watching.

Could it be the internet plan?
My sisters uses the internet to watch utube.And what is this 2.4ghz and 5ghz thing on a router?

 

[digitaldoc]

Yes 6 Mbps is from the internet plan. You can see if they offer a faster speed tier, or if there is another faster company offered in your area.

The 2.4 and 5 GHz are the two frequencies that devices can connect to the router on.

 

[hackable]

Yes 6 Mbps is from the internet plan. You can see if they offer a faster speed tier, or if there is another faster company offered in your area.

The 2.4 and 5 GHz are the two frequencies that devices can connect to the router on.

If I upgrade to 12 mbs would it fix my lag?

 

[digitaldoc]

12 Mbps would be a better speed. It may still have lag though.

 

[hackable]

12 Mbps would be a better speed. It may still have lag though.

I just now got the RT-AC56R and I'm connected to the internet but the same name from the 2-1 router is there.