On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 3:09 PM, Scott Sullivan via talk <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 11/07/17 07:25 PM, o1bigtenor via talk wrote: > >> So - - - I should just buy another one? (asus rt-n16) >> >> I'm thinking the one I have might get another 2 years and the next one >> would need to >> last until at least 2024 to give good value. Was thinking that an upgrade >> would be nice >> by 2019. >> >> Dee >> > > I'm kinda disappointed that no one has asked what you hope to get out of > your upgrade? > > # Faster Wifi? > > We are on 802.11ac Wave 2 new, two generation beyond N, and with AD coming > in a year or so. Do you have devices that would take advantage of that? > As the technology keeps moving what I have for the last 6.5 years is likely to be a little short in another 4 or 5. Part of the reason for an upgrade. > > # Better Networking? > > What are your current Internet Speeds, are you expecting to upgrade them > to 100Mbps, or lucky enough to get 1Gbps? > We're out in the country - - - that means that 10 Mb is FAST (I know its not but the ISPs want us to think so!!!). Working on something so hopefully in maybe a year I might be able to hook into a wireless connection onto a 150 Mb connection but that's not a given. Likely that my availability of anything over 20 Mb is going to be challenging. > > > # IPv6 Support? > > Do you have a provider offering this? (Yes, if on Teksavvy DSL) > They're thinking in maybe a year or so. > > > # Budget? > > $50, $150, $500, I've got recommendation in each category. > Would only be interested in the lower two. > > > People are throwing out suggestion without understanding your needs. > Please tells us more about why your upgrading, beside just 'it's old'. > If the current hardware is mostly meeting your needs, what are your > concerns or pain points? > My concern is that - - - well it works but if it craters - - - I don't have a backup (had a second RT-N16 that I worked up pdq when the first one died) and would like to have one on hand. If my present router dies it would likely be at least a 2 day wait and likely 4 or 5 before I could easily get something. Would rather dig around and find something before I 'need' to. Thanks for the ideas! Dee
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