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Linksys WRT1900ACS-CA - $149.99

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Aug 4th, 2017 12:49 pm
Sphexi [OP]
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Aug 4th, 2017 12:49 pm

[Amazon.ca] Linksys WRT1900ACS-CA - $149.99

Got a price alert on it, looks like the price dropped to $200 last week and then to about $150 today. I saw one other thread about Walmart clearancing out routers including this one, so I suspect it's being replaced by a newer version. It's open-source (OpenWRT) ready and is a pretty solid performer for a smaller space like a condo or apartment. I have the 3200 myself and I love it, even using just the stock firmware from Linksys (do not need all of the extra stuff from DD-WRT or similar).

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Aug 4th, 2017 1:13 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 1:13 pm

I suspect that this model is discontinued, and all retailers are clearing it out at around the same price. NCIX has them on sale for $230 from their regular $299 (not a deal), Walmart/BB on sale, but I'm personally a fan of Amazon in these cases.

Also many devices in the last few years are dual-band capable, and all devices going forward will probably be, so I'm not sure there'd be no benefit at all? The router would work well for a number of years, or if someone is looking for a good open source capable router without spending a ton on it then this is a good option.
Aug 4th, 2017 2:35 pm
blazer7
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Aug 4th, 2017 2:35 pm

Based on CamelCamel it's a good deal but I am hesitant to pull the trigger only because my household only has 1 ac device and my 3 year old Asus rt-n66u still has some legs with Asuswrt-Merlin running on it

Thanks OP
Aug 4th, 2017 2:57 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 2:57 pm

Can this run Tomato? (It's not on Shibby's device list.)

I don't have any experience with OpenWRT...
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:12 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:12 pm

Thundercloud wrote: ↑ Can this run Tomato? (It's not on Shibby's device list.)

I don't have any experience with OpenWRT...
No, only runs DD-WRT or OpenWRT. I've only used DD-WRT on mine but it's got some issues. If you plan on torrenting things your router WILL crash. I stayed on the same build of DD-WRT for a year, updated it 1 or 2 weeks ago and suddenly the crashing went from maybe once a day to instantly when I started up my torrent client. It seems to be a common issue as well. As of now I'm back on stock FW because of it, doesn't have much in terms of advanced features but it does perform fine.
Aug 4th, 2017 3:15 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:15 pm

Thundercloud wrote: ↑ Can this run Tomato? (It's not on Shibby's device list.)

I don't have any experience with OpenWRT...
I think Tomato only works on Broadcom based chipsets, this and the 3200 (which I have) are Marvell based so probably aren't able to run Tomato.

Personally I had a lot of issues with DD-WRT on my 3200, which was due to faulty drivers from Marvell, and caused the WiFi to drop constantly. I ended up going back to stock which worked fine, and Marvell I think has since released new drivers so it should be fixed, I don't know if that impacted both the 3200 and 1900 models, it'd be best to check the DD-WRT or OpenWRT forums before buying though.

Edit:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=58

I did a very quick look through the subforum for DD-WRT for these routers, I don't see that there's been a new fixed release for either 1900 or 3200 (which I have), and one of the devs that used to work on them stopped supporting it. Still some stable versions out there from Brainslayer, but YMMV.
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:15 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:15 pm

On the fence between getting a new router for 802.11ac support or buying a Unifi AP instead :|
Aug 4th, 2017 3:17 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:17 pm

wich one is best i have no clue when it comes to routers but i feel we should be getting one since all these electronics in the house and i do like to game plus i only got the bell router right now i dont think it is as fast as it should
Aug 4th, 2017 3:22 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:22 pm

waven101 wrote: ↑ wich one is best i have no clue when it comes to routers but i feel we should be getting one since all these electronics in the house and i do like to game plus i only got the bell router right now i dont think it is as fast as it should
Question would be do you have any issues now? Do you see speed problems, connection problems when gaming, any issues with coverage like your phone not getting WiFi in the far corners of your house? If answer to most of these is no, then really you don't need a fancy new/expensive router IMO. My house is three floors and I had a router in the basement so coverage on the top floor was bad, I got a better router with external antennas on it and put it on the main floor, works great now. But not everybody needs one of these types of routers, if it ain't broke don't fix it type of thing.
boojew wrote: ↑ I had one of these for a while and ran https://wiki.untangle.com/index.php/Linksys_WRT1900ACS on it. Was really good - but I've since decided to move to PFSense, so i returned it.
Edit: ****, confused myself with too many tabs open, this is the ACS unit.
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:29 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 3:29 pm

ok was mostly looking at it this because it looks cheap for what it costed before and most routers are at that price range or close to it
id be looking for router to ad that extra firewall between all our devices and work computers and the security camera. I don't use firewall on any of my computers I figured windows 10 would do that but it would be simpler to set up one place and not on all the computers.
we do have 3 floors but the router is in middle floor so not sure it is why I need it inside but outside it is terrible I can get a 2.4ghz but not the 5ghz and we don't have a big back yard. basically back door it stops working. I also live downtown so there is a lot of people and I feel like we do need that extra security now.
it does seem expensive for a wifi extender as some are using it.. those are only 25.00? but with the added features maybe it is worth it.
and as some stated wifi ac on just one device, seems like overkill but future proof only for now anyways. but again I was just looking at it and tempted because It is half price

btw best buy regular price shows only a saving of 50.00 I don't think its hot that much anymore.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/lin ... 34396.aspx?
Aug 4th, 2017 4:01 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 4:01 pm

waven101 wrote: ↑ ok was mostly looking at it this because it looks cheap for what it costed before and most routers are at that price range or close to it
id be looking for router to ad that extra firewall between all our devices and work computers and the security camera. I don't use firewall on any of my computers I figured windows 10 would do that but it would be simpler to set up one place and not on all the computers.
we do have 3 floors but the router is in middle floor so not sure it is why I need it inside but outside it is terrible I can get a 2.4ghz but not the 5ghz and we don't have a big back yard. basically back door it stops working. I also live downtown so there is a lot of people and I feel like we do need that extra security now.
it does seem expensive for a wifi extender as some are using it.. those are only 25.00? but with the added features maybe it is worth it.
and as some stated wifi ac on just one device, seems like overkill but future proof only for now anyways. but again I was just looking at it and tempted because It is half price

btw best buy regular price shows only a saving of 50.00 I don't think its hot that much anymore.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/lin ... 34396.aspx?
these are affordable decent repeaters. 33 bucks decent range only draw like 3 and half watts too. The only reason I don't like using full loaded routers as repeaters. Many draw 10 or more watts just idle no load. You have 3 or more well that adds up. Thats alot of juice for 24/7 running just for networking in a home
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
Aug 4th, 2017 4:07 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 4:07 pm

awesome! ill ad it to my price watch its not on sale but ill be sure to grab one of those when it does. seems decent for sure.
edit : nvm it is already refurbished I ordered one.
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Aug 4th, 2017 4:10 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 4:10 pm

waven101 wrote: ↑wich one is best i have no clue when it comes to routers but i feel we should be getting one since all these electronics in the house and i do like to game plus i only got the bell router right now i dont think it is as fast as it should
I think you should buy a keyboard that has keys for punctuation marks first.
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Aug 4th, 2017 4:13 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 4:13 pm

lead wrote: ↑ these are affordable decent repeaters. 33 bucks decent range only draw like 3 and half watts too. The only reason I don't like using full loaded routers as repeaters. Many draw 10 or more watts just idle no load. You have 3 or more well that adds up. Thats alot of juice for 24/7 running just for networking in a home
https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
I tried a few different things like that, I tried a regular TP-Link AC750 range extender, as well as some powerline(?) based ones, basically an ethernet to powerline then powerline to Wifi AC750 AP. Both didn't work very well, devices would flip between the AP/repeater and the router itself as they could still sort of get signal to it, I found it way more stable to just reposition the router and to get one with better signal in general. But again that's just my experience, if you have a complete dead spot somewhere then an AP or repeater may work well.
Aug 4th, 2017 4:14 pm
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[quote=hvwozq post_id=28080172 time=1501877406 user_id=871519]
I think you should buy a keyboard that has keys for punctuation marks first.
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I do have http://www.dell.com/en-ca/shop/accessor ... 0203613808
don't get it it sucks. but that is actually how I speak in rl :D
especially after a 1.00 special large coffee at McDonald.
Aug 4th, 2017 4:26 pm
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Aug 4th, 2017 4:26 pm

I use it since 2-3 years now. It's ok but the 5ghz drops quite often. I use stock firmware.
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