Reddit reviews Linksys WRT32X AC3200 Dual-Band WiFi Gaming Router with Killer Prioritization Engine
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The first router purpose built to prioritize gamingThe Killer Prioritization Engine identifies, prioritizes and accelerates gaming network traffic above all else, to reduce peak ping by upto 77 percentSynchronizes with Killer enabled PCs from brands such as Alienware, Gigabyte, MSI and RazerPromotes simultaneous high speed data processingThe WRT32X gives you dominating Next Gen AC Wi Fi speeds up to 3.2 Gbps that keep you at the top of your gameEach connected client device receives its own dedicated data stream, so multiple users won't have to compete with 1 another for bandwidthThe WRT32X gaming router also features a pro grade Gigabit Ethernet switch with 4 ports, making it ideal for connecting multiple gaming rigs or consoles at your next LAN partyDynamic frequency selection (DFS) certification from the FCC not only allows operation at 160MHz enabling Tri Stream160, but it also triples the channels available at 80MHz so the WRT32X can operate in the clearest airspace that other routers aren't allowed
A slightly cheaper option is the WRT32x - it's the same hardware as the WRT3200ACM (only the flash layout differs) and it's supported by OpenWRT. There's a price difference because the WRT32x OEM firmware is quite limited but that's of no concern as you won't be using it.
WRT32X and install OpenWrt, not ddwrt.
Or find a small intel box that you can install pfSense/OpenSense/etc on it.
I use the Edgerouter X (56.50) and UAP-AC-Lite ([79.15]
(https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Ap-AC-Lite-UAPACLITEUS/dp/B015PR20GY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526999758&sr=8-1&keywords=uapaclite))
 
I get that $135 investment is a lot, but it is not as much as the "high end gaming routers" that manufacturers push out. But I guarantee that my setup will be rock solid for a very very long time. And for a fraction of the Netgear (298.94, 248.99, 188.99), Asus (258.90, 235.91, 229.00), or Linksys routers (237.68, 249.97, 206.99)
 
 
Now yes, I did cherry pick some of the more expensive routers that these guys offer, but I chose their "gaming" routers. The edgerouter x and uap AP will provide just as many options and coverage as all of those much more expensive routers, as long as you're willing to do the setup.
> What I have learned so far is that AC1900's are apparently better than all AC1750's. If I am wrong or right, pls let me know. However, is there more to know than simply which router has the highest "ac number?" If not, would this Linksys AC3200 be my best decision for the price?
Highest AC number is relatively meaningless. Dual band routers share bandwidth and the AC1900 simply means it uses X Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and Y Mbps on the 5GHz band. Most AC1900 routers are 600 Mbps on 2.4 and 1300 Mbps on 5G.
An AC3200 does the same thing, but with tri-band (600 Mbps on 2.4, 1300 Mbps on two separate 5G bands). This is all for bandwidth aggregation. Realistically speaking, you will never hit speeds that high.
I have an Asus AC68R (AC1900) and with my PCE-AC68 WiFi card, my PC on 5G at 3 feet away will hit about 550 Mbps on my gigabit connection. Hardwired will hit 920 Mbps.
> Goal: $100-115 or less & cover a 2,300 sq ft home.
You're going to be hard pressed to find a $100 wireless access point to cover a 2,300 sq ft home. My house is about 1,450 sq ft and my AC68R barely makes it to my detached garage (which is less than 50 feet away from the router). I ended up getting a second AC68U (T-Mobile branded), flashed it to Merlin, and then turned it into a repeater. The repeater is in my garage and repeats the 2.4GHz band from my house to reach my garage.
The best suggestion I can give is to run ethernet towards the center of your house and install a Ubiquiti UAP or other high range WAP. They are enterprise grade solutions for home use. Running the ethernet to the center of your house will give you the best coverage on a single access point.
Otherwise, you're going to have to go outside your price range.
First off, I'd like to say thank you for the very informative response. Because I don't want to waste your time, I'll tell you the whole story straight up.
So I would like to order a router tomorrow because my mom agreed to pay for half of it for my rented college house. Therefore, I don't really want to spend the money for the "UAP" you're referring to as well as I'm not really sure how that works without doing the research. I've narrowed my search down to these three routers so far so I'd like for you to tell me which is the best, and if you disagree with all three, will you link me a router that is better, if you don't mind?