Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2013 18:35 Post subject: Asus RT-N16 vs RT-N66U used as repeater
Ok so I am stuck between these 2 routers that is going to be used as a wireless repeater with 5-8 devices.
The N16 has 32k nvram and the N66 has 32k but can be upgraded to 64k with a higher chance of bricking it... Should I just stick to N16 - will the 32k nvram be enough for simple repeater setup with 5-8 devices connected to it?
TIA
Last edited by Victor on Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:01; edited 1 time in total
you have an RT-N16 that retails for around 65-89$$ versus an RT-N66U that retails for 110$-155$ that is newer, more powerful cpu, more memory and has a dual radio.
Why would you not want your RT-N66U to be your main router and the less expensive unit to be a simple repeater? _________________ Please state what make and model router plus the build number and type of DD-WRT you are using. Screen prints and a network diagram can are also helpful. Before you create a new post, use the search function. Chances are your issue has happened to someone else.
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Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 1:02 Post subject:
66U by far as the repeater.. its got more RX sensitivity & bound to have more TX as well.. place it as far from the N16 as possible with the N16 still having a decent connection, with the power of the 66U it should really throw your signal far out there, like the point of a repeater. _________________ LATEST FIRMWARE(S)
BrainSlayer wrote:
we just do it since we do not like any restrictions enforced by stupid cocaine snorting managers
I am connecting a Modem/Router(802.11n) combo to another Access Point via wireless. This access point will either be a RT-N16 or RT-N66U. This is in a house and the modem/router combo is upstairs, and the signal is not strong enough in the basement, that is why I need a repeater on the 1st floor of the house. Either a RT-N16 OR RT-N66.
Anyways I already BOUGHT the RT-N16 and I am going to flash it now.
My question is: Can I just leave the mini .TRX that is initially flashed on the router and use that as my firmware? Or do I need to flash again with another version of DD-WRT? I don't need any features, so the INITIAL MINI will be enough for me.
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Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:16 Post subject:
Well the N66 would of been far better but the N16 is still good, said to be up there with the E3000. Yes you can leave the mini build & use that if thats all you want. _________________ LATEST FIRMWARE(S)
BrainSlayer wrote:
we just do it since we do not like any restrictions enforced by stupid cocaine snorting managers
OK Thank you for the response, I flashed it successfully, using mini version i have 13kb of NVRAM available. We'll see how it does when I setup the router as a repeater. Will report back.
