Nighthawk. Done.
On a side note, when I replaced the linksys with netgear, I named my networks and passwords the same on the netgear that I had on the linksys setup and all of my devices connected right up without having to go in to any device settings to get them back online. Only had to power off and on my camera system.
Make sure you power off your modem first and back on before any new router is connected.
Make sure you power off your modem first and back on before any new router is connected.
If setting up wifi for the first time would you buy the Nighthawk or use the company provided router for $10/month? Test showed good signal throughout my house and back patio and ISP replaced or repairs if something is not working.
If you don't do gaming, need any kind of special features or whatever, generally the combined from the provider works ok.
<Edit> I should mention you are probably going to pay that for the modem alone OR for the modem/router combo, but that might factor into my decision.
<Edit> I should mention you are probably going to pay that for the modem alone OR for the modem/router combo, but that might factor into my decision.
I'm not a fan of Linksys routers after going through several of them. I used Netgear Nighthawk for a while good results, but have recently replaced it with an Orbi Mesh system (Orbi AC2200) and couldn't be happier. The mesh provides strong wi-fi throughout the house and even out at my shop as well.
Orbi Mesh is nice, for sure. Not the cheapest solution by any means, but seamless handoff from access point to access point.
Linksys has changed hands numerous times over the years. At one point I would imagine WR54 series routers had 25% of the market. That is what they reset to fix the internet in Southpark. Entry level routers are all about the same, kinda of a crap shoot. Some work great some suck. Personally I have had more issues with Tp-link than anything so I would avoid them at all costs. I would suggest Asus or Netgear both make a solid product in most price ranges. The more your spend the more feature rich it will be. If your willing to spend the coin mesh is the way to go.
All that said are your sure its your router hanging up? When internet stops are you able to get to its access page and log into it? Or what is your symptom that is making you want to reset the router so frequently?
All that said are your sure its your router hanging up? When internet stops are you able to get to its access page and log into it? Or what is your symptom that is making you want to reset the router so frequently?
