I know it's a dead thread, but just wanted to chime in in case anyone else searches or google-fu's through this way.. you can turn off the LEDs in the routers' settings page..it's like night and day - figuratively speakingSinyk wrote: ↑Thanks for the suggestions guys. I was really looking for one I could get locally, so I am a bit restricted to more of the big box stores.
So far the R7000 is working great. The white LEDs on top though are way too bright. I'm deciding if I want to cover them up or move my router somewhere else. Some reviews and forums I read mentioned that range/signal strength were better on routers with external antennas, so I was only really looking for ones in that style, like the RT-N66U. The AC56U or the N56U both have internal antennas, but I may give them a try to appease my curiosity. If a $90 router gives me the same performance of a $175 one, then I may make the swap.
Xphile. (as in 'X-files aficionado'..so yeah, I guess I am old..)