Need a Good Modem + Router, sick of unstable crap!

[nukem]

hey guys, so unfortunately i am not able to connect to my home network via an ethernet cable, so i have to use wifi... sigh  anyway i currently have..

 

An All in one ADSL2+ Modem Router (TP-Link TD-W8980) , running a 2.4ghz and 5ghz Wireless N signals.

 

I dont know weither or not its a bad router, or what.. but ive gone through like 3 different Wireless N PCI-E adapters because i thought that was the issue, but it doesnt seem to change much.

 

Basically i get random dropouts, fluctuating speeds while downloading and randomly my 5ghz band will just disappear and come back randomly. ( I get Full bars of signal according to windows)

 

So im thinking maybe Modem+router combos arent that good? perhaps i need to move to a stable dedicated adsl2 modem with a nice wireless AC router running a custom firmware like openwrt or ddwrt or something? and a AC wifi adapter.

im not much of a networking guy so any advise will be appreciated!

Im prepared to spend a decent amount.. maybe 4-500 all up as long as i get a stable connection (as stable as wifi can possibly be).

 

thanks

[Karumu]

what's your budget for a router? i recommend Asus RT-66U/R or if you want more speed, the AC-68U/R

[nukem]

what's your budget for a router? i recommend Asus RT-66U/R or if you want more speed, the AC-68U/R

i dont mind spending to get sumthing good, the one i have now i payed $160 AUD for i think.. but dont mind going higher if its substantially better. dont really wanna spend more than say 3-350$ for everything.

[Karumu]

i dont mind spending to get sumthing good, the one i have now i payed $160 AUD for i think.. but dont mind going higher if its substantially better. dont really wanna spend more than say 3-350$ for everything.

trying to find the router on amazon australia, it's pretty hard, lol

[nukem]

The RT-66U/R is $259 in aus http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=25372&cPath=1438

 

and thats fine.. but how much will a good modem cost?

[nukem]

trying to find the router on amazon australia, it's pretty hard, lol

lol amazon australia doesnt exist does it? lol thought it was like books only or something

[Karumu]

lol amazon australia doesnt exist does it? lol thought it was like books only or something

seems it does, just doesnt have anything on it but i found this http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-asus-rt-ac68u-price-450812.html

[nukem]

seems it does, just doesnt have anything on it but i found this http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-asus-rt-ac68u-price-450812.html

yeah i usually buy from www.pccasegear.com its $259 there, modem will still be required aswell, and whats the deal with those open source firmware's are they alot better than the manufacturer ones?

[Karumu]

yeah i usually buy from www.pccasegear.com its $259 there, modem will still be required aswell, and whats the deal with those open source firmware's are they alot better than the manufacturer ones?

i have to of those routers in bridge mode, they work really well and i have another router providing powerline. they work like a dream on the stock firmware

[nukem]

i just noticed that my firmware is very very old, should i try updating it and see if that makes any difference?

[qwertywarrior]

i just noticed that my firmware is very very old, should i try updating it and see if that makes any difference?

updating will make   big  difference

[nukem]

updating will make   big  difference

thanks, will try right now!

[qwertywarrior]

if the update didnt help

 

here is a good list of modem routers

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100008185%20600441870&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=REVIEWS&PageSize=20

[lufihengr]

what's your budget for a router? i recommend Asus RT-66U/R or if you want more speed, the AC-68U/R

I can vouch for the AC-68U. Our old router kept disconnecting from the internet, but the 68U is rock solid.

[nukem]

just upgraded my firmware, ill just test it out for a while, see if it helps with stability, if not, ill be looking into that Asus router, thanks guys