I am looking for recommendations for a wireless AC router,
I'm not sure the other posters are talking about AC routers. I use two Roku boxes and netfilx over a Wii with a pretty plain-vanilla Linksys wireless router and have no issues (occasionally need to reset the connection, but rarely).
Is there a reason you wouldn't use a regular 'antenna' wireless? I don't have any experience with the AC type, not sure how well they work.
-ERD50
Your broadband internet bandwidth speed is going to be the limiting factor. Faster wireless in your house isn't going to change that.
We use Linksys, cable Internet, Roku and Netflix. I don't know the particulars of hooking it up, since my husband did it. However, we really enjoy it. We've been watching all the old Doc Martin shows, Battlestar Gallactica and Masterpiece Theater shows. We are going to sign up for Acorn TV, too, for more British series.
Your broadband internet bandwidth speed is going to be the limiting factor. Faster wireless in your house isn't going to change that.
For the best viewing results, we recommend a minimum of 1.5 Mbps for standard definition and 3.0 Mbps for HD content. To test your network speed, visit either one of the following (free) websites:
speakeasy.net/speedtest/
www.speedtest.net
Wireless routers typically advertise their speed in megabits per second (Mbps). Older Wi-Fi models offered 11 Mbps, mid-range 802.11g routers 54 Mbps and the latest 802.11n routers claim up to 450 Mbps. You may be tempted to only look at those routers with the highest Mbps rating. However, consider that the actual performance you will achieve in practice typically averages much, much lower than the maximum rating shown on the package. Furthermore, even high speed routers cannot directly speed up your Internet connection. The extra speed boost from a faster router may not be worth the extra cost.
After checking out the movies available on Netflix & Amazon we decided there isn't anything that they have that makes it worth spending the money for Roku and a router.
Does anyone know if there are any other movie sites that have more current movies available?