Need a good router

[Flench]

I look tonight to see what kind mine is but I got the best I could get to reach 4 house down with no trouble .

[Bizman]

Since you aren't able to run wires, how about powerline network? At least you would be able to connect two separate rooms and expand your signal through walls and lengthy distances.

[katanaso]

Since you aren't able to run wires, how about powerline network? At least you would be able to connect two separate rooms and expand your signal through walls and lengthy distances.

I did this, and they work very well.  I got 2 of the TP-Link TL-PA511 kits, connected each end to a gigabit switch, and run various devices on each.  It was a lazier/easier way than snaking Cat6 through my walls and across my entire house. 

I would still prefer Cat6 homeruns back to my office, but as a tie over, these work nicely.

As for a router, I got an Asus RT-N66U.  I used this to replace my old Linksys and various Asus 520 routers, with 3 of them configured as access points, using WDS.  Right now, it reaches anywhere in our house (2800 sq ft) and outside, but this is only one story.  However, it's built on DD-WRT and there are custom firmwares available, so adding in a second for an extender would be easy.

[mbailey]

I did this, and they work very well.  I got 2 of the TP-Link TL-PA511 kits, connected each end to a gigabit switch, and run various devices on each.  It was a lazier/easier way than snaking Cat6 through my walls and across my entire house.  

I would still prefer Cat6 homeruns back to my office, but as a tie over, these work nicely.

As for a router, I got an Asus RT-N66U.  I used this to replace my old Linksys and various Asus 520 routers, with 3 of them configured as access points, using WDS.  Right now, it reaches anywhere in our house (2800 sq ft) and outside, but this is only one story.  However, it's built on DD-WRT and there are custom firmwares available, so adding in a second for an extender would be easy.

LOL  sounds like something id have to pay some one to do....I am literally a dolt when it comes to computers........although i could build you a computer store      I can field strip my 1911 behind my back and put it back together tho just by feel.......but i think in this situation that wont help.....unless i get really really mad at the router  

I saw tht Asus router...reviews are very good

Since you aren't able to run wires, how about powerline network? At least you would be able to connect two separate rooms and expand your signal through walls and lengthy distances.

Whats a powerline network?

[katanaso]

LOL  sounds like something id have to pay some one to do....I am literally a dolt when it comes to computers........although i could build you a computer store      I can field strip my 1911 behind my back and put it back together tho just by feel.......but i think in this situation that wont help.....unless i get really really mad at the router  

I saw tht Asus router...reviews are very good


Whats a powerline network?

You could do it with ease.

A powerline network is just utilizing your AC wiring to run the Ethernet network.  Adapters communicate with each other over the electrical wiring.  You plug them in, configure them, and soon have a wired network in the house.  There are caveats though:  it's not as fast as gigabit or 10-gigabit, performance can degrade if the wiring between two rooms goes through the panel, and they're directly plugged into an outlet for power, so if you lose power, you lose the wired network.

[save]

I used powerplug adapters before, on a 85mb adapter you normally get less than 40% speed if not on same fuse.

For some that is ok, nowadays you can buy 500mb adaptors, giving you ability to stream HD  movies  etc.

[Vulcan]

Spend a bit extra and get a Ruckus AP or two, you won't regret it. No matter what consumer grade AP's like netgear and linksys will always been consumer grade - poor compatiblity, performance etc.

I guarantee you an AP like a Ruckus will so make up for cost in time and money saved (no I don't work for Ruckus).

[BaldEagl]

I wired my first house for TV, Intenet, Stereo and Phones.  I was able to buy really nice wall plates.  Cutting holes in the walls was no problem.  Fishing the wire was a bit of a challenge but not too bad.  Drilling through the floors inside the walls with the 90 degree drill was a beeotch.