What router Asus or Cisco?

Dave85 · 26 Oct 2012 at 11:55

Looking at replacing my Router its a warranty replacement Dir-655 done me fine for years but its time to move on from Dlink as a eol router with no updates
Looking at either the Cisco EA4500 or 4200v2 or the Asus RT-N66U

Connected will be Wireless
Windows phone
Xbox 360
Android tablet and phone
Media center downstairs if wifi reaches Dir-655 does but slow.

Lan
2 Gigabit pc's
Synology Nas
Printer via usb
Foscam IP Camera

Anyone recomend one vs other both reviews are always good or should I go the whole hog and go for AC version of either to be future proof?

jacob1995knight · 26 Oct 2012 at 12:01

I have used a similar Cisco router for the past year, it out performed any other router i have had (thats a lot)

KIA · 26 Oct 2012 at 12:58

ASUS.

Dave85 · 26 Oct 2012 at 12:59

So one for cisco one for Asus so far you can see how this is an easy choice

s0ck · 26 Oct 2012 at 14:06

Fond memories of the RV042 here so I would say the Cisco/Linksys unit.

The Asus might be a cracker, they make great GFX cards but I've had at least two Asus mobos (two generations of chip) with cold boot issues.

Stick to making GFX cards, Asus

tigerstyle · 26 Oct 2012 at 14:23

s0ck said:
Stick to making GFX cards, Asus

I'd say they've been making motherboards/laptops/routers longer than they have gfx cards. No problems with my 56u here, but of course that's not to say it might stop working tomorrow!

I'd say the 66 looks better! It might come down to that as performance between all top tier brands *should* be near identical!

Dave85 · 26 Oct 2012 at 14:27

Agreed it really does come down to price. I can grab the EA4500 on special offer for £79.99 and can always return it if its crap. Seems like a good shout before spending £120 but I do find myself drawn to the Asus as most reviews state a better wireless signal and I always think that external antenna are better than internal hmm decisions

KIA · 26 Oct 2012 at 16:58

DAvE18 said:
So one for cisco one for Asus so far you can see how this is an easy choice

I wouldn't touch Cisco with a bargepole. http://www.crn.com/news/networking/...-apology-for-linksys-connect-cloud-fiasco.htm

morfmedia · 26 Oct 2012 at 18:37

I have the v1 Cisco 4200 and the speeds are good but it does seem a bit bad with latency sometimes. Nice seeing a 450mbit wifi connection though!

Steveocee · 27 Oct 2012 at 08:48

I have ASUS, highly recommended.

andymac1966 · 27 Oct 2012 at 09:39

Another one for Asus here. The FW on their latest models is being updated quite regularly, and Asus Tech Support get involved with their forums, which is great. In terms of wireless range, I've had good results around my house (and outside) with both the RT & AC66's.

Andy

ChrisD. · 27 Oct 2012 at 09:53

ASUS.

Dave85 · 27 Oct 2012 at 14:17

The inner bargain hunter in me wants to go buy that ea4500 for £79 but it appears the consensus after reviews and opinions in the asus so I will fight the bargain hunter and grab the asus

Thanks