I am looking to update my old router - R7960P in hopes of finally resolving the DNS problem introduced by the last security update (DNS time outs that were only fixable by setting DNS per each device).
I am lookin at the RS280S (which looks pretty much idential to the RS300 - they even have a shared manual).
My question concerns area coverage. My R7960P covered my whole house pretty well without any need for extenders. I don't see a coverage range listed for it while the RS280S lists 2500sqft. I dont have any 7 devices all should be 5 or 6.
1. Any one know what the range was supposed to be on the R7960P?
2. Anyone have this router (R7960P or R8000) and upgrade to a RS280S or a RS300? If so, how did you find the range and speed on the 5ghz band, and how was the range on the 6ghz band?
I think the R7960 was around 3000Sq Ft. I need a extender in my 5000 sq ft home when I ran mine.
If you run into DNS issues, enabling IPv6 with Auto settings on the router reported to solve that problem.
I find with my RS router in my 5000sq ft home needs a extender so I got a EAX80 to help out. Range is ok. Building materials effect wifi coverage. Nature of the beast.
Thanks, my place is 2700 SQft, so I will give the RS280s a try. Do you think I could use the R7960P as an extender? As documented in my threads from a couple years ago, the enabling IPV6 solution did not work for me. Although it resolved the DNS issue, it caused the Router to crash every 48 hours or so. That was way worse than the hassle to set DNS on individual devices.
My question really concerns thew implentation of Armor. To clarify, my assumption is that if I want to use it I only need it on the actual router, not on the Router and the AP.
