Need a high range, good router or AP

[devenson2017]

So my Netgear router is getting old and doesn't work well in my home anymore. I was looking at new ones and came across Linus's Xclaim Xi-3 saying it is good. I wonder if there is any other router that has good range and penetration power. My budget is $300. Thanks LTT Community

[ChevbeeHD]

well with asus you know your gonna get good build quality so have a look at this.

http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Rt-ac3100-802-11ac-Ethernet-Wireless/dp/B01707HPKS/ref=sr_1_11?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1454344516&sr=1-11&keywords=asus+router

[Bajantechnician]

Netgear night hawk

[Skydiver]

The TP-Link Archer C7

[Trikein]

The Xclaim Xi-3 is a nice device, but it's a AP, not a router. A wireless router is actually a wired router, switch, and AP all in one, while a AP is just the wireless portion. 

Check out the ASUS RT-AC3100. Its like the Asus RT-AC88U except slightly different styling and 4 LAN ports instead of 8. A bit overkill, but I was looking for something at your price point. If you want something a little less flashy, check out the ASUS RT-AC68U.

[devenson2017]

4 minutes ago, Trikein said:

The Xclaim Xi-3 is a nice device, but it's a AP, not a router. A wireless router is actually a wired router, switch, and AP all in one, while a AP is just the wireless portion. 

Check out the ASUS RT-AC3100. Its like the Asus RT-AC88U except slightly different styling and 4 LAN ports instead of 8. A bit overkill, but I was looking for something at your price point. If you want something a little less flashy, check out the ASUS RT-AC68U.

AP my mistake. I just need something to do the wifi

 

[Trikein]

You sure? Netgear doesn't make many consumer APs. Mostly routers. What model Netgear would you be replacing?

[devenson2017]

Just now, Trikein said:

You sure? Netgear doesn't make many consumer APs. Mostly routers. What model Netgear would you be replacing?

i have a netgear router, with wifi built in but the wifi is trash. So i will probably just get an AP as the router is semi solid. That or make a pfsense router and pair with an AP