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Questions before buying XR500
Hello
I moving to a new flat and I will have 900mbit symmetrical internet speed. Internet connection will be provided via ethernet cable and I won't have access to ISPs main router below apartment. I can use whatever router/switch I want, there won't be any issues.
My query is;
I have 3 smartphones, 2 laptops, 1 desktop PC, 1 PS4, 1 smart TV and Steam Link. Only desktop PC will be connected to router via CAT7 cable, others will be wireless, maybe, just maybe if I can manage it, I will connect Steam Link and PS4 via CAT7 cable but not sure yet due to cable management issues. My flat has 3 rooms and total area is 52 m2.
I am checking Reddit, Lifewire, Tom's Hardware, Asus and Netgear forums and Amazon reviews and still I am unsure about what to buy. I have Nighthawk X10, Nighthawk XR500, ASUS GT-AC5300 and Linksys WRT32X in my mind. I want to get full speed of my internet connection without interruption. Also my main usages will be online gaming, 4K video watching and lots of downloads.
Which could be right choice for me?
- Please keep it civil. We're here to give Naxterra advice on what router to purchase.
Hi Naxterra, I also work for Netduma (creators of DumaOS). If you did end up purchasing the XR500 I would also very likely be the one giving you technical support on the forums should you need it.
Out of the options you listed the XR500 as far as I am aware is the only one that has actually built an entire router operating system from scratch. That means we are able to develop new features very quickly. We have a massive roadmap in front of us and we haven't even hit the tip of the iceberg yet.
As others have said the XR500 can handle all your devices no problem! Regarding NAT for PS4, UPnP, Port Forwarding or putting it in the DMZ will open the console's NAT.
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- All those models have great WiFi so from a hardware side of things you can’t go too wrong.
But on software - the XR500 is miles ahead of the others because of DumaOS. It has many unique features, such as the Geo-Filter which will guarantee nearby servers when you play on your PS4. It also has the best QoS which prevents local devices from causing congestion. There are many other features too - check out YouTube for a review. Here is one that was posted yesterday: https://youtu.be/tb4HjaKStuw
Disclaimer: I work for the developers of DumaOS so please take the time to read others opinion e.g. Amazon reviews or journalists review. Hi.
I have the XR500 and it will handle anything you throw at it (connection wise) so no need to worry about it being able to handle your demands.......I have the Linksys WRT3200acm which has just been rebranded as the 32X (on your list) and to be fair although it is a fantastic router their software leaves a lot to be desired and their firmware updates are few and far between. So I flashed my own custom firmware onto it in order to get it to do what I wanted.
You wont go wrong with the XR500 and theres a strong community supporting it especially at netduma's main forum at http://forum.netduma.com/
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I really wish that I had went with another option and had waited before I bought the XR500. Hope it works out for you....
What happened with XR500?
