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richard72942
Aspirant
Aug 03, 2015
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using a router instead of an extender

Currently I have a R6250 in the house and I'm usling a 2500 Ranger Extender to my son's "apartment" located approximately 100' away from the house.  There are as many as 16 various units that are con...
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    richard72942
    Aug 11, 2015

    Thanks for the speedy reply.  I've been on a short vacation or I would have replied eariler.

     

    I was reffering to the newer R9600 router to replace the R6250.

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richard72942
Aspirant
Aug 11, 2015

Thanks for the speedy reply.  I've been on a short vacation or I would have replied eariler.

 

I was reffering to the newer R9600 router to replace the R6250.

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netwrks
Master
Aug 11, 2015

I haven't found any links to a R9600. But, here's a rule of thumb. If it's brand new, save your money and wait until the product matures. The firmware is way too flaky and the first round of hardware is typically the worst. everything from DOA's, to basic hardware failures. The most stable Netgear AC router at this time IMO, is the R7000. (AC1900). Personally, I wouldn't touch anything in the first year of release..