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Buying new router for HD streaming

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/buying-new-router-for-hd-streaming.196238/

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anaklusmos Original post #1
Feb 7, 2016 at 1:37 AM
Guys,
Sick of the isp provided router, I have decided to swap it in for a new one.
I have a powerful desktop with Gtx 970, and a Nvidia shield TV, so I will be using gamestream to play on my tv.
Also I have a Ps4 and many other devices which will be connecting to the wifi signal (about 8 including laptops and phones). There is a lot of youtube and movie streaming which I do on them.
So according my research, AC standard is seeming necessary for such high bandwidth intensive tasks.

I narrowed down to TP-Link Archer C7 router, but it's costing around 8k.
I would prefer if something around 5k could suffice my needs.

TLDR: need new router, lots of devices ( smart TV, ps4, nvidia shield tv, phones). Primary concerns are local streaming speeds, and range (Atleast 50,60 feet for 5ghz band)

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anaklusmos #2
Feb 11, 2016 at 7:58 AM
Ordered tp link archer c7 for 8.1k

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Nerevarine #3
Feb 11, 2016 at 11:36 AM
Good decision
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anaklusmos #4
Feb 11, 2016 at 5:39 PM
My order got cancelled due to lack of inventory :(.
Placed a new order for 8.4k plus 100 for 1 day shipping from amazon

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whitestar_999 #5
Feb 12, 2016 at 12:03 PM
if possible post a small review here.
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anaklusmos #6
Feb 16, 2016 at 3:23 PM
For whatever possibly reason, which I'm unable to fathom, the archer c7 signal on 2.4ghz is anywhere between 2-5 dbi less than my old router placed right next to it. Have been doing this testing all over my house.
The old one is an ISP(airtel) provided beetel modem router, probably n150, never bothered checking.
Any ideas?

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anaklusmos #7
Feb 16, 2016 at 3:24 PM
Also the netgear R7000 is selling for 10.5k on Amazon today, is the extra 2k worth it?

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whitestar_999 #8
Feb 16, 2016 at 7:07 PM
Tp-Link Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router - Buy Tp-Link Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Online at Low Price in India - Amazon.i
AC1900 First Look: NETGEAR R7000 & ASUS RT-AC68U - SmallNetBuilde
TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilde
doesn't look like extra 2k is worth it but you can go through above links for more details.

As for signal it may be just the weak performance in 2.4ghz range.
TP-LINK Archer C7 V2 Reviewed - SmallNetBuilde