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Is there a 2011 winner for N dual-band WiFi router?

I'd love to consider the Apple route but frankly, it's like religion. I just can't go that route. I guess I'll look at using the 3xxx line instead or in parallel with the 4xxx line.
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- Post #9
- Jan 3, 2012
- Forum: Networking
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Is there a 2011 winner for N dual-band WiFi router?

Thanks for the responses. @JackMDS - While I agree networking is not a sport, I do think you have "best in class" components - in every single category, almost always. For example I don't think many can argue that the DIR-655 for the first year or two was clearly a best-in-class wifi...
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- Post #6
- Dec 30, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Is there a 2011 winner for N dual-band WiFi router?

Hi All, In looking back at the routers that have come out this past year, what would you say right now is a great, battle-tested, well-featured router? For me, router functionality comes first with WiFi functionality close behind. Also, I'm coming off using two DIR-655's which have been...
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- Dec 30, 2011
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Networking
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Is there a "best" surge surpressor? (small field?)

Sweet baby dwarven Jesus. If this wasn't cut and paste, its an epic reply. Why couldn't someone like you answer my more important questions! :) P.S. I guess your telling me to get the Tripp Lite.
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- Post #5
- Dec 16, 2011
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Is there a "best" surge surpressor? (small field?)

Ok, I hate when people ask if there is a "best" anything because it's impossible to categorize what best means. So I'll try and specify: 1) I find very few mainstream surge supressors to begin with and Belkin seems to have somewhat cornered the market. 2) I simply what reliable...
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- Dec 16, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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CAT6: Bonded pair vs non-bonded pair?

Thanks for info. Sadly, I'm having trouble finding the Belden cable and don't want to pay more than I need to or to wait 4-6 weeks to get it. I'm considering going with Berk-Tek although I've never heard of them - though that means little as I'm a noob. Also, while there is nothing I can...
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- Post #7
- Dec 5, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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CAT6: Bonded pair vs non-bonded pair?

Heya Spidey, Thanks for the info. I can see why installers hate it (or could) because hey...who wants any job to take longer than it should (i.e. extra time to terminate bonded-pair)? But since this is for my house and for my own needs, I can take a little longer ;) As for why not...
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- Post #3
- Dec 2, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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CAT6: Bonded pair vs non-bonded pair?

Not sure if anyone here has experience - or at least knowledge and an opinion... I'm thinking of using Belden Bonded twisted pair CAT6 cable for a home installation. Their 7851A cable (bonded) is not that much more than their non-bonded cable of 4812. Here is a PDF on both cable as part...
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- Dec 2, 2011
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Networking
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Quad-shield and power lines?

Thanks for info. I feel better now as its going to be a lot more work to try and avoid them in the garage. Two other Qs spring to mind: 1) What would be the symptoms of electrical interference on RG6 carrying source cable/internet data? How could I tell or measure? 2) I know most electrical...
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- Post #3
- Nov 26, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Quad-shield and power lines?

I've read quite a few times that one should not run cat5/6 parallel to power lines if not at least 1 foot apart. How does this apply to RG6 that will be carrying in my cable internet from the street drop-off box? The previous owner never had the house wired with conduit from the street so...
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- Nov 26, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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Simple rack mount system for a home possible?

Yes, it's mostly all for data comm. However, since I'm going this route - I'd like to have the option of some real rack-mounted devices. Potentially a slim server without a deep profile, etc. But yes I'm looking at both wall and 2 post racks now. I guess it's clear there are no 'popular'...
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- Post #8
- Nov 25, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Simple rack mount system for a home possible?

Yeah I'm now starting to look at those as options too I guess. Any particular brand known for being good wall-mount rack units? Many also seem to be small (8U or 11U). I'm hoping to get closer to 20U although truthfully, I can have any shelf below to hold items that do not require a...
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- Post #6
- Nov 25, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Simple rack mount system for a home possible?

Thanks for the advice. I did look at 4 post racks - and need to look some more - but the problem I have is that I only can go about 23" in depth as this is going into a normal residential wardrobe closet. It will mostly just contain a patch panel and a shelf with switch, router, modem...
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- Post #4
- Nov 25, 2011
- Forum: Networking
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Simple rack mount system for a home possible?

Hi guys, Happy Thanksgiving... Many thanks for the previous info on low voltage cabling! So I was about to get ready to start getting things going when I ran into a site called Smarthome. I was browsing around and started to think about using a small rack in my closet instead of the...
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- Nov 24, 2011
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Networking
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Cat6 cable and hardware?

Thanks guys. I ordered the cable from Graybar and also all the hardware that I _know_ I need. One final "usage" question. I've seen people talk about using plates like this: http://www.amazon.com/Vanco-120624X-.../dp/B0016ZWRQ8 I'm guessing it helps when you have cable for like...
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- Post #50
- Nov 21, 2011
- Forum: Networking

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