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bmn46
Aug 30, 2014Aspirant
WN1000RP vs WN3000RP
I have a dlink N300 router. I am currently using the WN1000RP extender which is N150. Is there any advantage to changing over to an N300 extender, either the WN3000RP or the EX2700? The current ex...
fordem
Aug 31, 2014Mentor
My internet is ADSL through a Paradyne modem, into a Netgear FVS318N (which has it's WiFi disabled) and from there to a centrally located Linksys wireless-g access point - there is ALWAYS a way, provided you're willing to do what it takes.
Yes - I have a wireless-n router with the wireless-n disabled, and use a wireless-g access point instead - the wireless-g is more than capable of delivering the goods, and because of it's optimal location, provides a more reliable signal & better performance than the wireless-n router.
If/when the wireless-g access point fails, I'll replace it with a wireless-n one - that's how I got the wireless-g unit, when it's wireless-b predecessor failed - sure it's nice to have the latest greatest, but what benefit does it really provide?
Why did I buy an FVS318N? Because it has a VLAN capable switch.