T3200M... failing?

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I've never been thrilled with the limited router functions of the T3200M, but the wifi performance has always been solid for me. Until recently. I think I went a year or more without rebooting the thing in the past, and now it seems like I'm rebooting it a couple of times a week. My 2.4ghz SSIDs just disappear. For most devices, I wouldn't even notice... but I've got smoke alarms, smart lights, and other devices that only work on 2.4ghz.

I figured I'd just shut off the wifi and buy a new router from Costco for the wifi alone, and figured it would likely be an upgrade, if anything... but not even close! I did some tests at various locations around the house with my phone, and I'm getting between 177/89 mpbs (up/down) in the furthest location to 543/276 in the closest spot. With the Costco D-link I bought (for over $200), I'm maxed out at 93/94 (and typical is around 50).

I'm not sure if I should be trying to get my T3200M replaced, or if I need to try again at a different router, but this time with more thought than "its at Costco" lol

Thoughts?


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