XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-10, alt.home.repair   
   From: zaghadka@hotmail.com   
      
   On Sun, 27 Oct 2019 19:10:52 -0000 (UTC), in alt.comp.os.windows-10,   
   Arlen _G_ Holder wrote:   
      
   >What should we care about in a home router to select the best for us?   
   >   
   >In a recent thread on the Windows ng, it was noted by one that their   
   >current router worked just fine even as it was 9 years old.   
   >o Router recommendations   
   >   
   >   
   >Same with me, although mine is "much" newer, as the warranty expired in   
   >2013 so it's a 2012 router! :)   
   >   
   >Given what we know about power attainable in WiFi based on the Ubiquiti   
   >thread, what REALLY matters in terms of buying a home router today?   
   >o Curious how far your Wi-Fi access point is from your desktop computer   
   >   
   >   
   >Typical home routers are hopelessly anemic in terms of power, aren't they?   
   >o So what really matters when buying a router for your home today?   
   >   
   >I don't know, but as I am wont to do, I'll make a first pass stab:   
   >(This is just a guess since I'm not looking for a router myself.)   
   >   
   >1. First in import, I would think, is WiFI AP transmit power, which, let's   
   >face it, is almost fatally anemic in all home routers, but if you can get   
   >3dBm more than some other router, that's DOUBLE the power (and, as I   
   >recall, 1/4 more range).   
   >   
   >2. Second in import, I would think, isn't antenna gain (as they're all   
   >likely 3dBI or so omni antennas, even as the marketing of them may get   
   >"fancy" with all sorts of technologies that simple "gain" would more   
   >directly overwhelm), nor is second in import, I would think, the supported   
   >protocols, as AC of whatever "speed" you can get is gonna be in all of   
   >them.   
   >   
   >Second in import, I guess, is "speed", which, um, I don't know, I guess   
   >it's directly related to the CPU and RAM of the computer inside the router,   
   >but where the lies about "claimed" speed may make that comparison   
   >difficult.   
   >   
   >3. Third in import, I guess, is "everything else", such as, oh, perhaps:   
   >a. Detachable antenna (so you can put a more directional antenna if needed)   
   >b. USB port (CIFs SAMBA, so you can put files on the Internet, if needed)   
   >c. (special needs may take priority, like multiple fast streaming needs)   
   >   
   >4. I suspect the commodity checklist stuff goes here, such as   
   >a. fast ports, usually 4, but the faster & more the better of course   
   >b. firewall configuration (but don't they all have them?)   
   >c. what else matters?   
   >   
   >What do we care about in a home router to select the best for us?   
      
   I just plug an antenna into my RJ-45 wall jack and that works great. ;)   
      
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   Zag   
      
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