TP-Link N450 WiFi Wireless Router

NEWSFLASH: An average computer user does NOT need to spend $200 on a wireless router! We do computer service and sales, and we constantly are asked what we recommend in wireless routers. Back in the day, almost all routers were under $100. Today, things have gone completely crazy! This unit, like most other routers, can handle up to 100 devices with ease, no drops, and little interference right out of the box. I set this one up in our busy store to test it in less than two minutes. Between wired and wireless devices, all sharing 100 MBPS cable internet service, I had 73 devices simultaneously connected and all doing something online with no noticeable drops in performance. Even our network specialist was impressed with the TL-WR940N performance. The range is admirable but not crazy. We connected wirelessly to devices up to 40 feet away through two walls with metal studs. If you have a large 3,000 square foot home with multiple stories (like ours), chances you're going to need a repeater even with that overpriced super range router. The FCC regulates the amount of power routers are allowed to transmit, so don't believe the hype. Yes, some produce a little stronger signal, but it's negligible at best. Bandwidth-wise, gamers are always complaining about lag (although it's usually a lame excuse for poor performance), so gamers should be hardwired. Your Smart TVs should also be hardwired if you intend to run the tiny bit of 4K content currently available. Honestly, I can't see the difference in 1080 and 4K, and we have Samsung's SUHD 4K Quantum Dot TV. A good wireless signal is enough to run 1080p Netflix streams, and this router does that just fine, transmitting about 30 feet with no drops through a complete episode of Better Call Saul while simultaneously streaming Pandora, Spotify, and lord knows whatever else those crazy techs were doing at the time. For under $30, this is a terrific deal. If you're concerned about reliability as poorly described in some of the negative reviews, buy two, and you'll still be well ahead of the game. We're a week into hours with occasionally heavy 24x7 usage, and it's performing flawlessly. Just bought a second WR940N that I will use at home - this will be our third router (the cable modem itself is a router that connects the first floor, a Linksys runs the kid's rooms upstairs with the gamer hard-wired, and this TP-Link will supply wireless to our outside patio, which is very important to the boss. Happy wife, happy life.