Within a brand, I review forum/user posts. Then search Google for more info on a candidate. Then search it again for 'candidate sucks'. Then think about it for weeks while watching prices and waiting for anything to wave me off. Then when it feels right, I place an order. Then I repeat most of that while waiting for the order to arrive. Works for me. :rolleyes:
Recent routers: ASUS (1) RT-N66U, (3) RT-AC68U, (

RT-AC86U. All are in service except the N66U and two dead AC86Us. Admittedly, the pre-purchase review of the AC86Us foretold their defect, but they remain my router of choice, aided by AiMesh.
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