Update: Newegg also has the TP-LINK Archer C7 AC1750 Dual Band Wireless AC Gigabit Router for $80 shipped (Reg. $140) using code EMCYTZT5747.
Having a top-notch wireless router is key to building an ultra-fast network. 5th generation 802.11ac WiFi is three times faster than 802.11n, which makes streaming HD media, sharing files between devices, and backing up your computers to a NAS an absolute breeze.
Newegg is currently offering the Netgear AC1750 Dual-Band WiFi Gigabit Router (R6300 v2) bundled with a free Netgear CMD31T cable modem for $160 shipped when you enter promo code EMCPHWB67 at check-out. $160 is about the everyday street price for the router, but the modem typically sells for $70. You get both for just $160. Deal ends 2/24, limit 1 per customer.
- AC1750 WiFi 450 + 1300 Mbps speeds
- 800Mhz Dual Core Processor
- 256MB RAM and 128MB Flash
- USB2.0 and USB3.0 ports
- Beamforming+ for more reliable connections
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Bonus deal! Refurbished: D-Link DIR-651 4-Port Gigabit Wireless-N 300 Router $10 (Reg. $20) from NeweggFlash.
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Newegg reviews indicate that the TP-LINK Archer C7 doesn’t connect to MacBook’s in AC mode and that updated firmware has been promised for months and still nothing.