Does this this router give you better ping?
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Yes in a way!! I have a basic package from my ISP. Only 6 MG. When I use the N900 I use it on a dual band setting. Putting out both 2.4GHZ and the 5GHZ. Some of the newer devices samsung Gal II for example can pick up the 5GHZ signal and my laptop can get about 4 bars in Win8.1. I didn't expect that speed. But it is only when I am up close about 0 to 20 feet away. But if I go outside in the yard then I loose bars on the Laptop but the Samsung Gal III comes in as soon as I hit the driveway, about 40 feet away. So it really depends on the newnest of the devices you use. As far as the Game consoles it adequate but that is not the fault of the N900 but the basic speed package I have. Trust me when I say this, the N900 is a great choice for a medium size household with slow speed. I can not attest to high speed broadband yet.
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Hi Chris. It's supposed to give you 300 Mbps wireless connectivity. The speed will also depend on your router's signal though, as well as wireless interference in the network
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I've been using it for over a year with few problems. However, I don't have a great mounting location, so the signal degrades after about 30' through walls, books, wires, etc. I tried the new Cisco E4200 and the performance is worse. I discovered that the stronger signal gives the greatest bandwidth. I assume that weaker signals have more dropout and therefore are slower. I tried using it with the DAP-1360, but the extender was in a bad location and the speed was slow. I have 20M dn/4M up cable modem, works great closer to my office, but speeds slow down in the family room: 3-10M up/0.5-3M up. Bottom line: since the speed in family room is better wine: since the speed in family room is better with DIR-655 than E4200, I assume the 655 has bett
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Correct. The configuration is a bit complicated, but it's a fantastic router with great features if you know how to set it up.
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Yup I never had an issue with mine. I live in a two story apartment, router upstairs and pc downstairs. I get 4-5 bars of signal strength all the time
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Almost certainly. The trick will be getting the settings right. I gave up on mine after several days of trying. You are in a better position since you have the same brand of router, I did not.
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I am an IT professional and as far as I know there is no difference at all. The non-CA version of this router is sold on Amazon for 29.99 so no need to pay more than twice that for the same machine. I have this router and for the most part it works pretty well. For the price it is an effective little router. However, as the other person stated, it drops signal VERY frequently. Maybe not every single day, but sometimes more than once in a day. If powering down and resetting are a major hassle to you or your operation it would be wise to look elsewhere.
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If you're familiar with Belkin entry level routers its about the same. I live in a two story house with solid concrete walls. The router is downstairs and I get good signal on the side of the upper floor above the router. On the other side of the upper floor I have to use a repeater.
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John, not sure if it works well at 5ghz I can tell you that I noticed a reduced speed when using it to extend the range of my dlink router.
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It will only increase your internet signal connection so if your internet was slow because of weak signal it may help but if your deivce/internet it self is slow it will remain the same
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This is my first experience. I can tell you that other routers have not done a bit of good. Such as Netgear and Linksys. I was very disappointed with those. MY range is excellent with Engenius. I live down in a hole and I have taken my cell phone a good 1/2 mile up the hill and still had connection. Hope this helps
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I think so, but it also depends on the speed you get from your ISP. With my old G-router (rated at 54 Mbps), I did not realize I only got 7 Mbps wirelessly, so I wasn't taking advantage of the full speed from my ISP. With this new router at home, I only uses 2 computer/laptops at any given time, plus VoIP phone, and I have no problems with bandwidth.
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Joanne I am sorry I cannot compare. I can say the one I have is not good but i have yet to determine if it is the router or my Internet speed. Sorry I can't be better assistance.
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Ya it will help the speed but only do much, the true speed will depend on your location and the bandwidth they offer in your location. Like I am in a really small town right now and it's garbage speed
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probably. this router is junk, imo. look into the asus or netgear as alternatives
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I have a combination modern/router and this didn't make a difference for me. Works very well in my experience. I guess just make sure that area of your house had good coverage.
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Hi, I think there are better router choices around than this one. I found the user interface tough to navigate & it seemed like I needed to reset it quite a few times to keep it running so I ended up getting a different one from Netgear. I didn't try to use this with any Apple Products so I'm sorry but I don't know on that one. Take care!