Jump to content

Good Routers Under $100

AlanAlan
By AlanAlan
in Networking
 Share
Posted
29 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

Are there any good routers under $100? I want to replace my old router with something newer. I would be using it as an access point.

The google one seems promising but doesn't have any options really for being a switch as well

https://www.amazon.com/Google-WiFi-Router-OnHub-AC1900/dp/B0154URN3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509856196&sr=8-1&keywords=google+On+hub

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

Spoiler

 

What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10653208
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
12 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

The google one seems promising but doesn't have any options really for being a switch as well

https://www.amazon.com/Google-WiFi-Router-OnHub-AC1900/dp/B0154URN3M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509856196&sr=8-1&keywords=google+On+hub

I need something with good range that can reach my whole house.

I saw these online and I was wondering what was the difference.

https://www.amazon.com/RT-ACRH13-Dual-Band-AC1300-4-port-Gigabit/dp/B01LXL1AR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509856988&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+wireless+router&dpID=41XjwZQZ6RL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

and

https://express.google.com/product/5860938233465294776_7200744398645860762_6136318?mall=Rockies2&directCheckout=1&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=product_ads&utm_campaign=gsx&dclid=CICVyKzPptcCFU5LAQodXAoAPQ

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10653260
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
5 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

It seems pretty alright
 

 

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

Spoiler

 

What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10653281
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
3 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

Is the ones I listed any good? I have a 1500 square feet home.

You're going to need to research reviews like Crazy, or buy an extender/repeater

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

Spoiler

 

What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10653492
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
8 hours ago, AlanAlan said:

Are there any good routers under $100? I want to replace my old router with something newer. I would be using it as an access point.

Not 100% sure about range. But the To link Archer c7 is pretty good. I think my sister's old place was 1300 sq feet and it did fine. 

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10654212
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I don't know why no one asking the obvious question.

 

Do you need a router or just access point?

 

For $60, you can buy plenty Access point and set them as repeater/access point, spread it around your house and you'll get much better experience with wireless instead getting 1 high gain access point for whole area.


If you need a router with WIFI, with that budget there will always a downside, and usually with wifi, and/or high speed internet, as in it would not deliver fast enough.

 

Personally I'm using this.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16833704038

 

I've purchase used unit around $18, and flash it with 3rd party firmware called gargoyle, works stable and fine, stock firmware? not so much.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10654266
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
2 minutes ago, Blebekblebek said:

I don't know why no one asking the obvious question.

 

Do you need a router or just access point?

 

For $60, you can buy plenty Access point and set them as repeater/access point, spread it around your house and you'll get much better experience with wireless instead getting 1 high gain access point for whole area.


If you need a router with WIFI, with that budget there will always a downside, and usually with wifi, and/or high speed internet, as in it would not deliver fast enough.

 

Personally I'm using this.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16833704038

 

I've purchase used unit around $18, and flash it with 3rd party firmware called gargoyle, works stable and fine, stock firmware? not so much.

Most people like me want one device not two.

I just want to sit back and watch the world burn. 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10654274
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
26 minutes ago, Donut417 said:

Most people like me want one device not two.

Sure, but most people also don't understand what's the reasonable expectation of hardware they've purchased.

Just because it has 3 antenna doesn't mean it will cover whole 200m² area.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10654355
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
3 hours ago, Blebekblebek said:

I don't know why no one asking the obvious question.

 

Do you need a router or just access point?

 

For $60, you can buy plenty Access point and set them as repeater/access point, spread it around your house and you'll get much better experience with wireless instead getting 1 high gain access point for whole area.


If you need a router with WIFI, with that budget there will always a downside, and usually with wifi, and/or high speed internet, as in it would not deliver fast enough.

 

Personally I'm using this.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16833704038

 

I've purchase used unit around $18, and flash it with 3rd party firmware called gargoyle, works stable and fine, stock firmware? not so much.

I need a router. I currently have an TP-Link Archer C50 and it has been dropping the connection a lot lately. 

I find this online and I was wondering if this is good?

https://express.google.com/product/5860938233465294776_7200744398645860762_6136318?mall=Rockies2&directCheckout=1&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=product_ads&utm_campaign=gsx&dclid=CICVyKzPptcCFU5LAQodXAoAPQ

 

What does the gargoyle firmware do? 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10655000
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
6 minutes ago, AlanAlan said:

I need a router. I currently have an TP-Link Archer C50 and it has been dropping the connection a lot lately. 

I find this online and I was wondering if this is good?

https://express.google.com/product/5860938233465294776_7200744398645860762_6136318?mall=Rockies2&directCheckout=1&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=product_ads&utm_campaign=gsx&dclid=CICVyKzPptcCFU5LAQodXAoAPQ

 

What does the gargoyle firmware do? 

Keep in mind, that one can ONLY do 100Mbps

Current Network Layout:

Current Build Log/PC:

Storage Server Setup:

 

Prior Build Log/PC:

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10655025
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
9 hours ago, AlanAlan said:

I need a router. I currently have an TP-Link Archer C50 and it has been dropping the connection a lot lately. 

I find this online and I was wondering if this is good?

https://express.google.com/product/5860938233465294776_7200744398645860762_6136318?mall=Rockies2&directCheckout=1&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=product_ads&utm_campaign=gsx&dclid=CICVyKzPptcCFU5LAQodXAoAPQ

 

What does the gargoyle firmware do? 

Gargoyle is 3rd party firmware based on OpenWRT mainly covering TPLINK hardware, but unfortunately C50 isn't supported.

 

My rule of thumb choosing access point/router is quite simple, it must be at least supported by 3rd party firmware such as

1. Gargoyle https://www.gargoyle-router.com/

2. Tomato / Advanced tomato https://advancedtomato.com/

3. DDWRT https://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index

 

It doesn't have to be supported by all those 3, at least just one, that way if there's something wrong I can test it with other firmware, I've managed to make my older MR3420 working again with gargoyle after having same issue like yours (not only dropping connection it also freezes randomly).

 

You can check the 3rd party firmware websites and look for what devices that it's supported and also suit your budget.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/855416-good-routers-under-100/#findComment-10657460
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Networking

×