Router Replacement

[Thailaw]

I am looking for a new router. I currently have a 5 year old D-Link router and the speed and coverage are poor. Speed and coverage are the two primary considerations in choosing a new router. Asus gets some of the best reviews for routers available in Thailand, and I have been looking at the ASUS RT-AC1200G+ and the ASUS RT-AC55UHP, which are just about the same price (B3500). I have also been looking at the ASUS RT-AC68U, which is about twice the price (B6,300). My internet provider recommends TP Link, and the AC1750 Archer C7 looks good (comparable to the Asus AC1200G+ and 55UHP). But the internet reviewers caution to be sure to get the C7 version 2 or version 3 (the version 1 sucks), and I can see no indication of the version for the C7 being offered. So, can anyone provide useful information on these routers (or others) -- as between the 200G+ and the 55UHP, which is better? is the 68U worth the extra money (this is really one of the primary questions I have; many recommendations for the 68U, is it sufficiently better than the 55UHP to justify the added cost; happy to pay more if it is worth it)?; is the Archer C7 a better choice than the 55UHP?; should I be considering other makes/models in the same price range? My house is 2 floors about 400 sqm, and I would like the router to give good coverage throughout the house. There are frequently 5+ devices connected to the wifi at a time. Thanks for any helpful advice/suggestions/recommendations.

[JaseTheBass]

I've got the C7 v2 and am pretty happy with it.

Rule of thumb for me is to avoid D-Link as I've always found their products to be poor.

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[dddave]

I had the TP-Link Archer AC750 and was very pleased with it.  Unfortunately, when True upgraded my ADSL line to a VDSL, I had to switch to their Humax. No complaints about it, actually.

The 5ghz range was better on the Dlink.

[Thailaw]

2 hours ago, JaseTheBass said:

I've got the C7 v2 and am pretty happy with it.

Rule of thumb for me is to avoid D-Link as I've always found their products to be poor.

Sent from my Cray II supercomputer
 

Thanks. Is there any way from features on the C7 to distinguish the v2/3 from the v1, such as number of USB 2.0/3.0 ports, etc. ? Lazada has the C7 for B3550, but there is no indication of "version" on the site description/ad for the C7. I may need to go to Fortune Town in BKK to check further if I opt for the C7.  

[Gary A]

I have a number of D-Link devices. I bought them all together because I thought they would integrate together easier. All I can say for sure is that I will NEVER buy another D-Link product.

[JaseTheBass]

Thanks. Is there any way from features on the C7 to distinguish the v2/3 from the v1, such as number of USB 2.0/3.0 ports, etc. ? Lazada has the C7 for B3550, but there is no indication of "version" on the site description/ad for the C7. I may need to go to Fortune Town in BKK to check further if I opt for the C7.  

I bought a v2 a couple of years ago, I doubt you'd be able find a v1 if you tried.

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[Jdietz]

Got a NETIS WF-2880 from Lazada which so far serves me well. I needed something with Gigabit Ethernet as finally the internet speed has caught up with normal Ethernet..

 

http://www.netis-systems.com/Home/detail/id/53.html

 

[Thailaw]

I finally settled for the TP-Link AC 1750 Archer C7, which came today from Lazada. The box says it is version 2.1, so I think I am ok. The internet reviews compare the TP-Link Archer C7 to the more expensive Asus AC 66U, and rate them about the same. So, I figured I was getting a better (faster) router with the Archer C7 with all other features about the same. Hopefully, the range with the C7 will be as good as the AC55UHP. The 5 year Asus warranty was a plus over the 1 year TP-Link warranty, but not enough of a difference to get the Asus. The set up on YouTube looks pretty straight forward, but you need a code from the internet provider, so I have an appointment for the cable guy to come in the morning to install it. Thanks for the advice.