[GTALUG] Wireless router -- which one?

[Lennart Sorensen]

On Sun, Aug 21, 2016 at 08:23:22PM -0400, William Park via talk wrote:
> Short version:
> 
>     What dual-band router has QoS to deal with "buffer bloat" problem?
>     I think queuing algorithm is called "fq_codel" or something.
> 
> Long version:
> 
> My current router is Asus RT-N66U.  I didn't have problem with stock
> firmware.  But, after upgrading to the latest firmware this weekend, I'm
> experiencing "bufferbloat" problem.  When I download a large file (eg.
> ISO file), I can't browse or send emails or anything, until the download
> is finished or terminated.
> 
> Right now, I'm using my previous router TP-LINK TL-WDR4300 with DD-WRT.
> But, its 5GHz band is flaky, and it needs frequent reboot.  The very
> reason why I replaced it in the first place.
> 
> So, it's time for a new router.  I'm looking at Asus or Linksys.  Any
> recommendation based on what you have or what you've heard?

I am very happy with my WRT1900ACv2 (aka WRT1900ACS) running LEDE.

Lots of ram, lots of CPU, decent ports on it, good amount of flash.

-- 
Len Sorensen