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    Best dual band wireless N router with gigabit ports

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      Bai Shen
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      I'm currently using a WRT54G as an access point.  I'm looking at upgrading to N, but I can't find a decent router.  The two main things I'm looking for are dual band and gigabit ports.

      What routers do y'all recommend?

      Thanks.

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        thermo
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        simultaneous dual band can get pretty expensive. or if you're adventerous try finding a board which will take 2 mini pci/pcie and work well with openwrt or plain linux.

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          Bai Shen
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          @thermo:

          simultaneous dual band can get pretty expensive. or if you're adventerous try finding a board which will take 2 mini pci/pcie and work well with openwrt or plain linux.

          I suppose I could run a 2.4GHz N router along side a 5GHz one, but I'd prefer not to.

          Not really looking at building another linux box.  Just need a wireless AP for my current pfSense setup.

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            stan-qaz
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            Two that were suggested to me were http://www.ubnt.com/unifi#UnifiHardware and http://www.engeniustech.com/networking/productsdatacom/business-networking/indoor-access-points-client-bridges

            I didn't go for either one but bought a cheap refurb Dlink 1525 with switchable bands, well worth $20 but not a penny more. I've got to find something else before I do any serious WiFi use.

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