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Reddit mentions of ASUS (RT-N16) Wireless-N 300 Maximum Performance single band Gaming Router: Fast Gigabit Ethernet, support USB-Hard Drive and Printer and Open source DDWRT

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We found 37 Reddit mentions of ASUS (RT-N16) Wireless-N 300 Maximum Performance single band Gaming Router: Fast Gigabit Ethernet, support USB-Hard Drive and Printer and Open source DDWRT. Here are the top ones.

ASUS (RT-N16) Wireless-N 300 Maximum Performance single band Gaming Router: Fast Gigabit Ethernet, support USB-Hard Drive and Printer and Open source DDWRT
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Powerful CPU provides a high-performance throughput up to 300MbpsMost widespread application with 2 USB2.0 ports : All-in-1 printer server and FTP files sharingOperating Frequency: 2.4 GHz; Interface: 5 Gigabit ports (1 x WAN / 4 x LAN)Graphical Network Map and Multiple SSID (guest SSID)Ultra-fast and Convenient Downloads with the Revolutionary Download Master.OS Support-Windows 10 86x64,Windows 8.1 86x64,Windows 8 , 32bit/64bit,Windows 7 , 32bit/64bit,Windows Vista , 32bit/64bit,Windows XP , 32bit/64bit,Mac OS X,Linux
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ColorWhite
Height1.6 Inches
Length6.4 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateAugust 2018
SizeUp to 300 Mbps
Weight1.03 Pounds
Width8.5 Inches

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Found 37 comments on ASUS (RT-N16) Wireless-N 300 Maximum Performance single band Gaming Router: Fast Gigabit Ethernet, support USB-Hard Drive and Printer and Open source DDWRT:

u/dweezil22 · 19 pointsr/sysadmin

$70 Asus RTN-16 running TomatoUSB. I have several older backups running DD-WRT for when interesting situations come up (like wanting a repeater out to my shed) but Tomato is just fine for day to day.

u/kkress · 5 pointsr/ipv6

Asus RT N16. It supports Comcast IPv6 with a firmware upgrade through the default UI (maybe out of the box at this point). It also comes with a linux install by default. It appears to be running a *WRT custom ROM, but I'm not sure which. Either way its a nice little router with telnet to linux prompt available to help with debugging stuff when needed.

http://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8

u/coatThtasTooPuffy · 4 pointsr/computertechs

A buddy of mine is really into routers and he spends an inordinate amount of time researching and trying to eek out the most performance so I always end up buying what he has and flashing whatever ROM he's using. He and I are using the ASUS RT-N16 with TomatoUSB. It's incredibly easy to flash and my network has been fast and stable.

u/haley_joel_osteen · 3 pointsr/cordcutters

I have the single-band (cheaper) version of this, works great:

http://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8

u/aManPerson · 3 pointsr/beermoney

very similar stats to my personal one. for beer money, i got a few like this https://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483566747&sr=1-5&keywords=asus+n+router

i did that because my older devices had 802.11g at best, so they didnt need super fancy wifi. since they weren't pushing much traffic, i didnt care about gigabit for their wired upstream.

if you hadn't heard already, one guy i met on here was using a linux proxy to speed up ad load times and cut down on outgoing bandwidth. his devices would still serve up the ads, but the proxy box would recognize the url and correctly serve it up without going out the internet. i think it cutdown his outbound traffic by 90%.

i'm mentioning it out here because it still shows the ads, i would think the companies should be ok with this practice as it saves them bandwidth too.

i dont remember the name of the linux proxy box. it was open source and free, but effective.

u/homer2320776 · 2 pointsr/techsupport

I actually do all the VPN's for the county in VA that I work for. I highly recommend GnatBox if you are going to purchase any hardware. We replaced all of our Cisco ASA's and PIX's with these, we have site-to-site connections with the DMV and State Police and they require a fairly hefty piece of hardware before they will all anything into their systems.

We run GB-2100 class hardware in most of the government buildings but for the offsite we have GB-250e or GB-820 if you have more than 50 users.

Super easy to setup and a breeze for VPNs, either point-to-point or mobile.

Also points for Hamachi and Teamviewer VPN

EDIT: Have to throw this in, for my personal use, I have an Asus RT-N16 that I have the Toastman Tomato VPN firmware loaded on it. With this, you can turn on the PPTP Server and do a quick setup, which really isn't all that hard with a bit o' Google help, and then setup a PPTP dial-up connection on your home PC and "tunnel" into your work network on demand. I can elaborate further if you are interested. This would be your cheapest hardware solution, around $100 US.

u/lantech · 2 pointsr/wireless

So, you're on WiFi as well? What happens if you plug into your router and run via ethernet?

I'm thinking the range extender is interfering with your Wifi. (channel overlap).

It also might be worth getting rid of the extender and trying bigger antenna on the router.

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-ANT2408CL-Omni-directional-Antenna-connector/dp/B004UBUE2O

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Power-Supply%C2%AE-WZR-HP-G450H-TL-WR1043ND/dp/B00DMJI9TA

You might also benefit from upgrading to something with 3x3 MIMO rather than just 2x2. The router you have now is pretty old.

I'm a fan of the Asus units right now.

I've got two of these:

http://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8

With extended antennas on them. Range is awesome.


u/sidoh · 2 pointsr/AskReddit

I have an Asus RT-N16 that works reasonably well. The range is a little disappointing, though. The stock firmware sucks! If you go with this one, you'll definitely want to install Tomato or DD-WRT.

I got tired of my media skipping constantly, so I sprung for an Airport Extreme (Apple's router). It works really well... no problems since. My RT-N16 now serves as a wireless client to my house's wifi (I run my own network 'cause I don't want to share my shit with shitty roommates).

u/thehedonismbot_ · 2 pointsr/networking

DD-WRT and Tomato are 3rd party firmwares that you can flash onto your router. They are generally much more feature rich than the standard firmware that comes on the consumer grade home routers.

In general, DD-WRT / Tomato will not change any of the physical characteristics of the device. They will not make your device significantly faster or significantly improve your wireless coverage. But, I have noticed that some 3rd party firmwares can improve the device performance, but this is due to some 3rd party firmwares being based around a newer kernel. Also, the 3rd party firmwares generally allow you to change the TX power to the onboard RF amplifier.

Remember that Linux kernel is monolithic. What this means, essentially, is that all of the device drivers live in the kernel. I have seen that the device drivers for certain chipsets (eg: Atheros) get updated in newer kernels and this can lead to better performance. The benefits here are only slight, however. The real solution, if you want better performance, is to buy better hardware (a router with more RAM or a better processor).

If you want my personal recommendation - I highly recommend the Asus RT-N16. It's a very good router at a very good price. Flash with something like Tomato by Shibby and forget about buying another router for many years. Shibby's mod enables things like GUI configuration for a lot of advanced features (USB, VLANs, VPN, etc). Refer to this page for a router compatibility list.

u/fubini011 · 2 pointsr/AskTechnology

If you are willing to spend the time the best router in my opinion is the ASUS RT-N16 with Open source DDWRT loaded. Amazon Page for Router

You will have to load the DDWRT software on the router yourself. However, it is very straight forward and all you need is the DDWRT help page

u/Snip-Snap · 2 pointsr/gadgets

I have this Asus Router with DD-WRT. Never had a problem with it.

u/SniktBamf · 2 pointsr/techsupport

We have the ASUS RT_AC66U where I work and put dd-wrt firmware on it. I have an ASUS RT-N16 router at home and it runs great. I haven't even bothered to flash the firmware to anything else. I see them on an average of about $75 on amazon if you get the white on that is.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/HomeNetworking

I don't have TWC, but my sister does. She was provided a basic Cisco 2100 modem for her install and chose not to rent a router from them. I bought her an ASUS RT-N12 D1 ($40) she uses to stream Netflix to her Roku 3 and laptop sometimes, and browse the web on her phone. She hasn't complained about it.

If you want something with a bit more power if you have multiple people streaming, there is the ASUS RT-N16 ($80), which is what I use with a local FiOS service. I haven't had any trouble with it, either.

If you can get a basic modem from TWC (I don't know if they charge for one), that should give you the freedom to use any router you like.

u/bilged · 2 pointsr/rage

You don't have to use their modem as a router. You can use the modem functionality (you have to do this) and change the router config to be a network bridge only. Then use the wifi router of your choice to actually route traffic to your devices. The nice thing about this setup is that you can change internet providers at any time and not have to change your network setup at all. Its great, especially if you have a complex setup.

I followed these instructions and my main router is an Asus RT-N16 with the DD-WRT custom firmware on it.

u/subassy · 1 pointr/techsupport

Just to clarify, there are two kinds of devices: those combos that are both a cable or DSL router as well as a "broadband router" in a single device. Sometimes an ISP will give you a device which is both and you have to disable the router portion (leaving the modem functionality) so you can use your own router. You might have known that, just wanted to make sure it's established. You didn't say if this was for home, enterprise or how many people would be using it at once and/or ifit would be in use 24/7 or or only certain times. I'm assuming your service isn't over 1 gigabyte in which case the Asus RT-N16 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00387G6R8/) is my favorite. Four gigE ports, to USB ports should they be needed, and it can run tomato/openwrt/ddwrt alternate firmware. In fact when I bought a second one in February it came with DD-WRT pre-loaded. At $83US I think it's a good deal. Disadvantage is that it pre-dates 802.11ac (it's just N for wifi).

u/CodenameKing · 1 pointr/techsupport

The link I found has it listed for $82. Is this the same model you mentioned?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00387G6R8

u/jbacon · 1 pointr/techsupport

What router do you have? I would start by replacing it with a higher quality model that supports DD-WRT (like the Asus N16).

If you're looking for 100% reliability, go wired. Run some CAT6 in-wall or along baseboards to each room. This works best when you both usually play games at a static location like your own desk, not just anywhere.

u/obious · 1 pointr/hardware

I just got this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00387G6R8
Then I flashed it with this: http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index
I am very happy with this purchase.

u/PowerCream · 1 pointr/xboxone

You need to ditch the combo and get a bridge modem. Then hook it up to this

u/stiv2k · 1 pointr/techsupport

Asus RT-N16 is under 80 dollars shipped! Powerful and popular unit, works well with EasyTomato firmware. I use it for 8-10 devices with no issues.

u/legendtuner · 1 pointr/techsupport

I tend to prefer these:
http://www.amazon.com/RT-N12-Wireless-N-Advance-coverage-Router/dp/B005EIH4DE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1346987954&sr=1-1&keywords=asus+n12

This is the one I own. Albeit I have it modified with Tomato and love it (another story for another day):
http://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346988447&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+n16

Anything with an internal antenna will usually have inferior reception.

As for setting up. Make sure to lock down your wireless network or you leave your internet and your devices exposed to the world. Make sure to password protect your wireless (WPA). I also use MAC Address filtering. In plain terms it allows only approved devices, by you, to connect to the wireless even if they have your password.
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wirelessproducts/qt/macaddress.htm

u/sathed · 1 pointr/Chromecast

See above answer

http://www.reddit.com/r/Chromecast/comments/1k8739/nfl_chromecast_question/cbmgpng

EDIT: It freezes anytime I cast a tab, regardless of whether it's a movie or just a generic page. It froze last night while I was casting the Chrome web store, even using 480p.

For kicks, my router.

u/kingsleyadam · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

There isn't too much as long as your not going to setup any type of VPN or processor heavy tasks on the router. All the new routers just have much nicer processors and wifi performance which if you don't need either then it's best to save some money. I had an ASUS RT-N16 for a while running as router only (no wifi) and I was extremely happy with its performance. It fully supports dd-wrt, in fact mine came with dd-wrt from the factory. Right now on Amazon you can get it for less than 50 bucks after a rebate. ASUS (RT-N16) Wireless-N 300 Maximum Performance single band Gaming Router: Fast Gigabit Ethernet, support USB-Hard Drive and Printer and Open source DDWRT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00387G6R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_8F-BwbS7H30P9

u/spacebarbarian · 1 pointr/news

http://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-Motorola-SB6121-SURFboard-DOCSIS/ (I don't know much about modems, but have seen this one frequently recommended on support subreddits)

http://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8/ (2.4 ghz only, good enough for 99% of people)

http://www.amazon.com/RT-N66U-Dual-Band-Wireless-N900-Gigabit-Router/dp/B006QB1RPY/ (5ghz + 2.4ghz, good if you are in a heavily congested WiFi area, i.e. have 10+ strong-medium strength interfering networks)

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-AC1900-Gigabit-Router/dp/B00F0DD0I6/ (If you can spend more then get this instead of the N66U above)

u/Daikamar · 1 pointr/techsupport

:D My bad I read router and typed router and in my head I just converted it to one of those modem/router combos the cable companies like to issue.

Well here's a nice router too then :)

ASUS RT-N66U

or something cheaper:

ASUS RT-N16

u/koick · 1 pointr/Denver

Similar to /u/seant117, I'm rocking on Comcast with Motorola SB6121 and ASUS RT-N16. Be sure to get a DOCSIS 3.0 modem.

u/gouge2893 · 1 pointr/Roku

Definitely get a new router. If you go with a Roku 1 a good single band wireless N router will be good. I prefer to spend a bit more than you would think you need to for quality.

ASUS (RT-N16) is pretty rock solid and you can usually get at least 30mb down wireless off a 60mb connection.

If you do not have Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime your options will be limited. Crackle is good and free but has commercials. There are a lot of niche channels that specialize in a genre or type of show. As with cable 90% of the channels will not be anything you care about. Explore the net for options on the "private" channels that you can add with a code instead of through he normal Chanel store. Some of those will charge a subscription, but a lot are free.

Think about if you'd like to stream media to the TV from your computer. If so look into using the Plex or Rarflix channel to connect to a Plex Media Server you run on your computer. Also if you run a Plex server it can be used to access other channels as well.

You can just a buy a Roku box for each TV you want to watch on.

As with many things you will get back what you put into it. A lot of work setting up Plex with channels/searching for the channels you like in the channel store and in private channels will result in a very good range of choices. If you have Netflix and/or Hulu or Amazon Prime you'll have to search less to find what you want.

I quit cable and went all Roku based streaming 2 years ago and have never regretted it.

u/AciD3X · 1 pointr/AndroidVR

Just got my Gear VR in the mail yesterday, followed your steps and I'm getting some pretty bad lag. It's definitely a network issue, however I am running high performance router(s). Any tips on wifi setup? 1st router is a Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 I've tried connecting to both the N and G signals I have setup. From there it's hardwired to my PC through a Asus RT-N16 router that is running in switch mode. All connections are gigabit capable too. I also have a third Wifi network running off the Asus router but it is configured more for range than latency and it had the worst of the lag out of the three. I unfortunately have no wireless card installed in my rig so no WiFi Direct to test. Sorry if that got too nerdcore, networking sucks haha!

I'm going to update my Netgear's firmware and give it another go!

u/majoroutage · 1 pointr/buildapc

Yessir that's it. It's also the same price on Amazon.

For firmware I recommend running Toastman's Tomato builds.

u/NotZero · 1 pointr/xbox360

Yeah leave the Xbox on auto and just try using UPNP. I had a Linksys WRT54G (long story) that I had to use for a bit. Biggest POS router I have ever used. Constantly had NAT problems. I couldn't get two Xboxes on Live at the same time (could sign in, one wouldn't be able to enter match making). Had lots of problems with torrents being slow as balls, UPNP not working, port forwarding not working. Replace that with an Asus RT-N16 and flash DD-WRT on it. All your problems will be solved.

You can have the router (well.. a good router) assign the Xbox a static ip address by entering the Xboxes MAC Address into the router config. On DD-WRT it is under Services->Static Leases. You could try to flash DD-WRT onto the router you have now... but I recommend buying a real router.

u/pat_trick · 1 pointr/gaming

I think you'd do well with an Asus RT-N16, throw DD-WRT / your favorite distro on it, and watch your connection scream.

u/dd4tasty · 1 pointr/buildapc

No worries! And I am sorry, you say that ($50/60) in your OP.

E2500, 2700, or 32oo refurb:

http://store.linksys.com/products/linksys-outlet-refurbished_stcVVcatId543906VVviewcat.htm

This:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085WN7YQ

This gets good reviews at amazon. I have not used one:

http://www.amazon.com/Medialink-Wireless-Broadband-802-11n-Internal/dp/B0044YU60M/ref=zg_bs_300189_2

If you are going to try this brand, I'd get the upgrade for ten bucks more:

http://www.amazon.com/Medialink-Wireless-Broadband-802-11n-Internal/dp/B00A3YN0Z0/ref=zg_bs_300189_13

This has great range, but out of price range, and single band only:

http://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8/ref=zg_bs_300189_28

$73 with rebate though.

I have not used one:

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Wireless-App-Enabled-Dual-Band-DIR-826L/dp/B0081TXJ28/ref=zg_bs_300189_33

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Whole-Home-Router-Wireless-N-DIR-645/product-reviews/B005DIPWFC/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

One of those will do it.

No Belkin please, sorry. (And yes I know belkin owns linksys now.)


Here we are back at the real WRT54GL again:

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-WRT54GL-Wireless-G-Broadband-Router/dp/B000BTL0OA/ref=zg_bs_300189_6

Fifty dollah. Still a good router, for light loads, single band only. I think I'd go with a dual band refurb myself.



u/MrRatt · 1 pointr/techsupport

I have an Asus RT-N16 router that has been rock solid. I flashed it from it's stock firmware to Tomato and haven't had a single issue with it since. Of course, my maximum is only 6-7 machines...

I have heard a lot of good things about the Asus RT-N66 model, but haven't had a reason to upgrade.

u/joelski · 1 pointr/computertechs

This?


ASUS (RT-N16) Wireless-N 300 Maximum Performance single band Gaming Router: Fast Gigabit Ethernet, support USB-Hard Drive and Printer and Open source DDWRT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00387G6R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YdDHxbFV89MTC

u/therealdrg · 1 pointr/AdviceAnimals

http://lifehacker.com/5060053/set-up-universal-ad-blocking-through-your-router

Thats an example. I am using tomato so thats pretty much what I'm doing, but I'm using a package that came with my build of tomato rather than the one theyre talking about in the article.

http://tomato.groov.pl/?page_id=69

any of the routers on that page would be compatible, personally for my main router I'm running the Asus AC-3200 because I needed the extra memory and processing power since I run a bunch of services out of my house and need the extra power for processing all the connections along with running applications directly on the router, but for more average home use literally any of the routers listed on that page are great.

https://www.amazon.com/RT-N16-Wireless-N-Maximum-Performance-single/dp/B00387G6R8

That one in particular is good and well priced, there are cheaper options but I am a fan of asus products as I've always had good luck with them. I think the netgear ones are also well liked and even cheaper.