Is this router GIGABIT, or just 10/100? If just 10/100, what router is recommended for home? I prefer Linksys/Cisco or Netgear.
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No this is not a gigabit router, Mark. Just 10/100. There are a lot of things we need to consider before we can recommend a router. It's better if you check this out: http://goo.gl/ReUk4e
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Sorry. this question is beyond my level of expertise and experience. I recommend that you phone the NetGear people since this is where their expertise lies. They have been very helpful for me, a non expert router user.
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Sorry, haven't a clue. I sent mine back as I couldn't use it with my home network router. I too, am still looking . . .
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You don't mention if this is a Home network or one for an Office with many users. This would make a huge difference in the way to go. On a home network just share it from the computer it is running from, on a larger network I would agree for a user friendly setup go with the Cisco-Linksys.
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I probably have 10 devices online at once and never have issues EXCEPT when it comes to uploading. I upload lots of large files, and every so often ... between all those devices and uploading large files - I guess I max the router out and it "disconnects itself". I turn it off, turn it back on and things are good then ... but, yeah ... unless you have a lot of devices and are uploading lots of info ... this router handles itself well!
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I could never recommend a Linksys router to anyone. My family and I went through 3 Linksys routers in 2 months. They just kept burning out. We got a belkin and until recently (decided to upgrade) It has worked wonderfully.
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WD is a newcomer to the router business. They are known for Hard drives. I bought their new router and paired it with the matching extender. I recently bought a new router. Their devices are not mature items yet and I struggled with them. Look elsewhere.
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Reid,I think that G routers are rated at 52mbps which is much faster than most DSL. We have a nominal 6mbps DSL (maybe 5.3mbps) but I think Roku recommends at least 1.2mbps.
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Hi, I think there are better router choices around than this one. I found the user interface tough to navigate & it seemed like I needed to reset it quite a few times to keep it running so I ended up getting a different one from Netgear. I didn't try to use this with any Apple Products so I'm sorry but I don't know on that one. Take care!
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J GilbertI Agree with your assessment of Netgear routers. I had similar bad experiences with two Netgear routers where they both went out within two years of my purchase. In fact the last netgear router just stopped working 10 days after the year warranty expired, and Netgear would not provide any consideration. I am convinced their router products are not built to last. Also their support leaves something to be desired.Kenneth H
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I used to have Cisco WRT54G router to work with this repeater. I noticed that the entire wireless network slowed down to under 10Mbps, while the cable service rate is 50Mbps. Recently I switched to Netgear AC router, and found that only those devices connected to this repeater got downgraded in data rate while others connected to the main AC router remained at 50Mbps.
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I agree I tried a Belkin router because for the price it seemed better than linksys. i am constantly restarting the router and looseing connection. I to am returning the belkin to get a lynksys.
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For me, the AC it´s not good at all. The range is not as good as the N router. For example, I have my AC router in one room and my computer in another room, very close, and I prefer always the N connection because is faster. Maybe the AC is good if you are in the same room, but not for all your house. Next time I will be buying a N900 router with dual band (450+450), not an AC router.
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In my configuration I'm running from a high speed cable modem to a 10/100 Mbps switch then to the ChannelMaster unit. But you pose an interesting question. I know that you can run Gigabit Ethernet over Coax. I do have a Gigabit switch that I can swap out for the 10/100. I will do that and see what speeds I end up with.
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This is Cat5e cable so theoretically it should be able to hit gigabit speeds. If you know networking you know that theoretical speeds are just that normally (theoretical not practical). As a previous answer said this should be plenty fast for a home, and I should do well for most businesses (as long as the network run is not over 300ft). If you have something that needs gigabit speeds. I would recommend the normally unnecessary Cat6 cables. If you are looking for the difference in cable specs here is a good site talking about the differences. http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/04/ask-lh-whats-the-difference-between-cat5-cat5e-and-cat6-cables/ If I helped you upvote my answer.
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pretty good. the xw-sma4 sounds allot better. I have had issues with the connection every now and then, however I believe it is the router)
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Go with Netgear, it's approved for all those providers and easy to set up. Also neither Linksys or Cisco have anything to do with the modem, last 3 years manufactured by Belkon.