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Pros: HARDCORE COVERAGE!
Easy installation
Lots of options
dual band
USB sharing
4 guest networks per band
fast
nice setup menus that look good and easy to navigate
lots of security support
connections are solid

Cons: only thing is lack of print server, other than that it's perfect.

Other Thoughts: This AMPED WIRELESS! access point has hardcore coverage!! I can stream a youtube vid from 150 ft away from the AP (outside down the road) with not much effort. That alone makes it worth it. Also this is good for xbox live gaming as well... worked just as good as a wired connection from 35 ft away (the AP is upstairs) (there were also 3 walls a heavy staircase, and a dropped ceiling in the way as well). I am very impressed. I get 4 to 5 bars through the whole house. even penetrates thru the tricky walls.

Note that my house is mixed construction from varying years. It was built in 1910 and has had several renovations spanning several decades so it's got a diverse mix of materials and densities. Some walls are plaster and very thick. I also have dropped ceilings in 3 rooms.

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A short technical addendum to 's hands-on notes with practical steps to reproduce reliable, long-range performance and to fill common gaps people run into years later.

Placement and antennas: mount the unit as high and as centrally as possible for the area you want covered. Keep it away from large metal objects, microwaves and cordless phones. If the device has external antennas, try small adjustments — all vertical for broad horizontal coverage, or tilt one or two for better multi-floor reach. Avoid hiding the unit inside cabinets.

Radio tuning and interference control: run a quick Wi‑Fi survey with a phone app to find the quietest channels, then set channels manually rather than Auto. On crowded 2.4 GHz bands, use the 1/6/11 strategy and a 20 MHz channel width for stability; use wider channels on 5 GHz if throughput is the priority. Reserve IPs for game consoles/streamers with DHCP reservations, enable QoS/WMM for latency-sensitive traffic, and turn off remote admin and WPS. Always use the strongest encryption the device supports.

Network printing and services: if direct network printing is needed but not provided by the box, use a small always-on host (an inexpensive Raspberry Pi or a low-power PC) running CUPS or SMB to share the USB printer, or pick a cheap dedicated USB-to-Ethernet print server. For multi-OS environments, enable the appropriate sharing protocol (SMB for Windows, AirPrint/IPP for Apple devices).

Maintenance and troubleshooting: check the vendor for firmware updates and read release notes before applying them. Backup the current configuration before flashing, and perform a factory reset if behavior is odd after an update. Use the unit's client list or logs to spot noisy devices, and schedule occasional reboots if uptime degrades over time.

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this should have went in the review section... oh well... ;-)

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