EDIT: price is still valid at MSY, have extended the deal, will mark expired once it is.
For those who missed out on the Wireless1 special that ended last night.. this is only a few $$ more.
This is currently on special at MSY for $169 - ends tonight I believe.
Pricematch at OfficeWorks for $160.55
A very popular product, with large user/support base, and a choice of 3 different firmware bases (Netgear stock, DD-WRT, Tomato)
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2167582
Info/Reviews/Ratings/Custom Firmware:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/rankers/router/result/1…
http://dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/DD-WRT_on_R7000
http://tomato.groov.pl/
SPECS:
Product Number: R7000
WiFi Performance: AC1900 WiFi (600 + 1300 Mbps)†
WiFi Range: Very large homes
WiFi Band: Simultaneous dual band 2.4 & 5GHz
Beamforming: Beamforming** For improved range and performance
Number of Ethernet Ports:
* Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
Number of USB Ports:
* Two (2) USB ports—one (1) USB 3.0 & one (1) USB 2.0 port
Key Features:
AC1900 WiFi—600+1300 Mbps† speeds
1GHz Dual Core Processor
Advanced features for lag-free gaming
Prioritized bandwidth for streaming videos or music
100% faster for mobile devices
Beamforming** For improved range and performance
High powered amplifiers & antennas to extend your WiFi coverage
Upstream & downstream QoS for best gaming & video streaming experience
Free automatic backup software for Windows® PC & Time Machine® compatible for
Macs
Customized free URL to set up personal FTP server
Security:
Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK) and WEP
VPN support—secure remote access
Guest network access—separate & secure
WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
Processor:
1GHz dual-core
Memory:
128 MB flash and 256 MB RAM
Physical Specifications:
Dimensions: 11.22 x 7.26 x 1.97 in (285 x 184.5 x 50 mm)
Weight: 1.65 lbs (750 g)
Package Contents:
Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
Three (3) detachable antennas
Ethernet cable
Quick install guide
Power adapter
Standards:
Two (2) USB ports—one (1) USB 3.0 & one (1) USB 2.0 port
IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz + 256 QAM support
IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN & 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports
Already posted here
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/176244