My router shit the bed

Turkey · September 24, 2016, 08:00:56 AM

Archer C7, RT-AC56U, or RT-AC68U?

Streaming, gaming, browsing on a ~65mbps wired connection. Modem is solid, so I don't need to replace that. Currently using a TP-WRD3600. I was troubleshooting it all day yesterday and short of flashing custom firmware on it (which I might do after replacing it), I can't see a way of fixing it. WiFi signal is strong, but it's not receiving any data from the modem (Windows error "DNS servers aren't responding"). PC to modem works perfectly, but wired or wifi from router does not work at all.

Help a Turkey out, nerds.

Solonoid · September 24, 2016, 08:20:32 AM

I've got a NETGEAR - AC1600 that's about in your price range.

Dual Band (2.3G and 5G) and Beamforming replaces directional antennas, and ensures the best quality signal on both higher end devices, and devices with less sophisticated networking capabilities.

It comes equipped with network storage capabilities via USB, and all bitrates can be optimized in the browser based control panel.

Turkey · September 24, 2016, 08:34:03 AM

Quote from: Sᴏʟᴏɴᴏɪᴅ on September 24, 2016, 08:20:32 AM

I've got a NETGEAR - AC1600 that's about in your price range.

Dual Band (2.3G and 5G) and Beamforming replaces directional antennas, and ensures the best quality signal on both higher end devices, and devices with less sophisticated networking capabilities.

It comes equipped with network storage capabilities via USB, and all bitrates can be optimized in the browser based control panel.

Netgear touched me in a bad place when I was a little boy, but I'll do some comparisons.

Solonoid · September 24, 2016, 08:38:33 AM

Quote from: TurquíaHiriente on September 24, 2016, 08:34:03 AM

Quote from: Sᴏʟᴏɴᴏɪᴅ on September 24, 2016, 08:20:32 AM
I've got a NETGEAR - AC1600 that's about in your price range.

Dual Band (2.3G and 5G) and Beamforming replaces directional antennas, and ensures the best quality signal on both higher end devices, and devices with less sophisticated networking capabilities.

It comes equipped with network storage capabilities via USB, and all bitrates can be optimized in the browser based control panel.

Netgear touched me in a bad place when I was a little boy, but I'll do some comparisons.

I was definitely skeptical about going back to it after growing up with shitty Wi-Fi, but it's actually the best router I've ever owned.

Blows the Linksys I used to use out of the water.

Turkey · September 24, 2016, 09:22:22 AM

Also, I've pretty much narrowed it down to a dead or faulty WAN port, so if anyone has fixed that before let me know. It's only 6 months old, so I don't see why hardware would be failing.

Solonoid · September 24, 2016, 09:26:06 AM

Quote from: TurquíaHiriente on September 24, 2016, 09:22:22 AM

Also, I've pretty much narrowed it down to a dead or faulty WAN port, so if anyone has fixed that before let me know. It's only 6 months old, so I don't see why hardware would be failing.

It's that new?

Doesn't it have a warranty?

Turkey · September 24, 2016, 09:31:50 AM

Quote from: Sᴏʟᴏɴᴏɪᴅ on September 24, 2016, 09:26:06 AM

Quote from: TurquíaHiriente on September 24, 2016, 09:22:22 AM
Also, I've pretty much narrowed it down to a dead or faulty WAN port, so if anyone has fixed that before let me know. It's only 6 months old, so I don't see why hardware would be failing.
It's that new?

Doesn't it have a warranty?

Bought it new via third party on Amazon. I think I can still get it replaced or refurbished, but that takes time. I'd buy a new one now, then just sell the refurb. It's probably good to upgrade from N to AC anyway.

Hahahaha very funny Zonda · September 24, 2016, 01:59:48 PM

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Turkey · September 24, 2016, 03:04:41 PM

Quote from: ねこ on September 24, 2016, 01:59:48 PM

Have you tried sacrificing something to it?

I fed it some toast but it's more of an english muffin guy.