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    Wireless router for a 17R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Turbo1002, Jul 11, 2017.

  1. Turbo1002

    Turbo1002 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am currently using an Alienware 17R3 with a killer1535 Wireless card. Want to take the card to its full capabilities. Which brand routers would you say are the best? Which router would you buy? Other than the Alienware laptop, there are 4 other Ipads on the wifi network simultaneously.
     
  2. AwGlare

    AwGlare Newbie

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    If your router is sending crap, it will sent crap to any card/device. The total connection quality may depend on both devices, but those devices function independently from each other. It's like asking about the best ice cube maker for your fridge. You may as well ask what's the best ice cube maker regardless the fridge.

    Your question doesn't make much sense to me.
    So I think your question boils down to "what's the best router?". In this case I'm not sure this is the right place to ask.

    Edit: OK, maybe you are talking about different Wifi standards and you want the best standard supported by the card to be supported by the router.

    If you look here: https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Networking/Killer-Wireless-AC-1535-Review-MU-MIMO-Era-Begins
    You could get the Killer Wi-Fi with DoubleShot Pro technology, but I don't know if that's just marketing or if it actually increases connection quality.
     
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