QUOTE(SYL17 @ Jun 9 2019, 10:00 AM)
Hi folks,
Been using the useless stock dlink black can for my turbo 500mb since day one.
Only uses WiFi 2.4g as my pc PCI only accepts 2.4.
Usual speed test 11mb for PCI
Usual speed test 20mb for mobile phone
I don't use 5ghz because no range at all.
Sick of it as I always have to restart both modem and router after 3 hours because the speed will drop to 2mb etc. Recently even worse, ping test will drop connection loss.. after restart still below 1mb. I think maybe lighting strikes caused the router to be faulty.
I am the only user.
Been reading the threads here and combing the e-commerce stores. Still very confused what to get
1. Decent range for 5ghz for double storey.
2. Hope to get at least 50mb on WiFi 2.4ghz if possible
3. Suitable for hypptv
4. Budget wise, thinking below 300, maybe A6 archer. Spending nearly 600 on c2300 really hard for me to swallow.
5. I still need the white modem right?
Thanks everyone!
Hi, I'm using c2300. Can answer few of ur question.
1. 5ghz even c2300 cannot cover double storey. 2.4ghz yes. 5ghz coverage suggest go for mesh wifi.
2. I place my router in 1st floor center open living area. 2.4ghz u can get mostly 100mbps even in different floor. For ground floor corner or close door still ablt to get 20 to 30mbps.
3. Not using hypptv so no comment
4. Maybe can get review from other for A6 or A9.
5. Yes. Modem remain. Replace router only.
If you want single router can get c2300 on 2.4ghz. Or else cheaper router + mesh wifi for 5ghz coverage.
Hope it helps.