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Harshparker
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Oct 24, 2018
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What is the difference between a really expensive router (ex. Netgear nighthawk) vs some cheap

While not always a case, the basic rule of thumb is that the more money you put in your router, the more devices you can have connected simultaneously without noticing slowdown. More expensive router...
  • TaterSalid's avatar
    Oct 24, 2018
    Agreed. The WNR3500Lv2 and R6020 are good routers and cheap. These days you pay the big money for faster WiFi. The 3500 also has Gbit Ethernet.