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Existing Setup vs. New Equipment

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 11:52 am
by Greenday1
I am looking for some feedback on if it is viable, better/worse, to reuse my existing router interfaced with a modem or switch to a new Modem/Router combo.

I have an ASUS RT-AC88U unit currently but if I need to could switch to the WG3526-P.

Thanks

Re: Existing Setup vs. New Equipment

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 6:52 pm
by BillA
Greenday1 wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2020 11:52 am I am looking for some feedback on if it is viable, better/worse, to reuse my existing router interfaced with a modem or switch to a new Modem/Router combo.

I have an ASUS RT-AC88U unit currently but if I need to could switch to the WG3526-P.

Thanks

Unfortunately the Asus AC88U doesn't have an OpenWRT firmware available yet (only the AC87U), so your best option is to go with a all-in-one router/modem combo.

Here's all you need to get started.

Mobile data service
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=5790#p5790

Mobile router/modem
https://wirelessjoint.com/viewtopic.php?p=6272#p6272

Antennas
At first you can try your service with the "stubby" antennas which comes with the router, and if you'd like to improve your signal/speed, you may want to get a pair of high gain external antennas.
https://thewirelesshaven.com/product-category/antennas/

Re: Existing Setup vs. New Equipment

Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:52 pm
by Greenday1
That figures. The WG3526-P unit just went out of stock too.