Which router is better?

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selinakyle88

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Hello,

I have the Tp link router, model number TL-wr740n. The problem is the signals disappear when I enter my room which is approx 15 meters from the router location. Is it worth buying
TP-LINK TD-W8951ND 150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2 Modem Router as an upgrade?

Thanks in advance.
 
The TD-W8951ND would be more of a 'sidegrade' if not a downgrade. People have resolved signal strength issues with the WR740N by switching to third party firmware (http://www.techenclave.com/community/threads/tp-link-wr740n-v4-dd-wrt-help.138902/)

1. Find out which hardware version of the 740N you have : http://www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=46
2. Then get OpenWRT corresponding to that version : http://wiki.openwrt.org/toh/tp-link/tl-wr740n#specific.install.notes

If this still doesn't work, I would say get something more reliable like an Asus RT-N10U.
 
selinakyle88 said:
I have like 4-5 walls in between :oops: will it still work? :rolleyes:
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Since you have already made up your mind to change the router, why not try the suggestions above about custom firmware and all. Worth giving a shot before putting your money on the table for a new one.
 
selinakyle88 said:
The problem is the signals disappear when I enter my room which is approx 15 meters from the router location.
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selinakyle88 said:
I have like 4-5 walls in between :oops: will it still work? :rolleyes:
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No it will not work.

It seems you're in need of an alternative.

- Use ethernet
- Use ethernet to create another AP closer
- Use a wireless repeater
- Use powerline

With that much distance and walls in between, i guess your connection comes in at one end of the house and you want access from the other end ? If so then this is your problem. You need to move the router half way or to a central location. How about asking the ISP to move the connection closer or create a phone extension half way.

Its worth giving this some serious thought as it would potentially be a boost for FREE and you get to hold on to your present router.

How much throughput do you need ?

Why don't you put up a floor layout maybe things will be more clear then.
 
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