[ale] Looks like time for a new wireless router

[Leam Hall]

Currently using a 3 year old ASUS RT-ACRH18 with two wired and 4-6 wireless clients, usually low load. It was having issues delivering a video, and the log showed a bunch of dropped connections from all over the IPv4 range.

When I remotely rebooted, its IP pinged but the routing and web interface didn't come back up. Tried a short power off, same issue. A little longer power off worked, at least for the moment. Did a firmware update once it came back up fully. After I send this I'm going to shut it off for the night and see if it helps clear things out.

However, having a backup is always a good idea. Recommendations? House isn't too big, wood and whiteboard internal walls. Main issue is that my wife's Mac is old and sometimes doesn't keep a good connection. Cost is a consideration, still haven't found a job yet.

Recommendations?

Leam
  
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