Hi,
I just wanted to share with everyone/anyone that reads my blog about a router I bought recently to help extend my wireless network at home. I just wanted something cheap to broadcast the network SSID to cover the gaps.
I saw this router on Bestbuy.com:
D-Link Wireless AC Router (DIR-810L/RE) - Refurbished - Online Only $24.99 + tax
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/d-link-d-link-wireless-ac-router-dir-810l-re-refurbished-dir-810l-re/10374136.aspx?path=664dc14a52c27444024ed9431f58bb89en02
And when I received it, I set it up, and when I tested it's broadcast area... Wow! It has a really, really, strong signal! I walked around with my tablet using an app that measures signal strength, and it showed either full signal strength, or 1 bar down throughout my entire house!! It's amazing, and for so cheap!! I can turn off my other 2 routers (old, bought them years ago, one was a gift)
So, if you are looking to buy a router, I would totally recommend this router. You can buy a new one from BestBuy.com as well, but I think the refurbished one works just fine. I didn't have to pay shipping either, just $24.99 + tax.
If you don't like refurbished, you can buy it new using this link:
D-Link Wireless AC Router (DIR-810L/RE) New $59.95
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/d-link-d-link-dual-band-wireless-ac750-router-dir-810l-dir-810l/10257102.aspx?path=52167797ffe0d43cae39ae405300b88fen02
Tip1: When setting it up, if you don't want to use the setup wizard, just click 'Cancel', and it will let you log into the configuration UI and manually configure it.Tip2: Required Action: Make sure you setup an Admin login password, because the router comes pre-configured with no password, which is a dangerous situation if you allow remote/wireless configuration. I believe the remote configuration is off by default, thank goodness!
Hope you have as great an experience that I did!
Dieu
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