In the market for a new router

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Gawd
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Hey guys,

I'm coming from this router:
http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-WRT54G2-Wireless-G-Broadband-Router/dp/B0014J07R2

Upgraded my modem recently and I'm probably going to bump up my internet speeds a tier, so I decided it was time for a new router as well.

I have my router connected to my computer via ethernet cable, where I game/upload to youtube/stream. I also use OpenVPN on it. I have a PS3 in another room (where I watch Netflix and Crunchyroll, besides gaming), and I besides me, 1 other person in the household occasionally uses the internet as well.

I work at Microcenter, so I can get a pretty decent discount. I'd appreciate it if you can give me any reccomendations on routers so I can check the price today, and we can decide which is the best one for the price! :thumb:

So far in store I've looked at the Netgear N600: (for $80)
http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-WNDR3400-N600-Wireless-Router/dp/B0041LYY6K

and the Linksys N750: (for $84):
http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-EA3500-App-Enabled-Dual-Band-Wireless-N/dp/B007IL6OR2

I understand Wireless AC is the new standard (although not fully implemented yet). Should I consider that instead for future proofing? I'm looking to keep things close to $120 (should be $100 with my discount that way), but I'm up to suggestions beyond that. Oh, I think I need one with internal antennae, because there's very little clearance where I put my router.

Have any recommendations for me? Thanks! :)
 
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really [H] guys use pfSense on a linux comp. I'm still lazy and I bought a WNDR3700 (N600 Gigabit) this past spring when my old D-Link DIR-655 took a poop. It's been working great for me. I have 5 computers on wifi, 4 of them are mining coins 24/7 on wifi, and on my main comp, I've downloaded 1-2TB since I've had it.

Wireless AC has limited use because the range is smaller. Yes, it's faster, but Wireless N will be around for a long time. If you really need faster speed than N, just remember that the range will be smaller. Plus, most wireless devices I see don't support AC and probably wouldn't utilize the increased speed over N.

The only main issue I have with Wireless N is I still can't stream 1080p compressed for whatever reason. Frame buffers, router, whatever. I've tried 2 different NICs and read that basically it's still not viable. So anywhere I want to stream a 10-15GB movie, I have hardwired.
 
I use the ASUS RT-N66U, with the merlin firmware. It has OpenVPN server/client built into the firmware. Excellent range.
 
I like the TP-Link Router/WiFi combos running openWRT- good price, good hardware. Check the openWRT compatibility list for help choosing the model.
 
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