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2×2 AC Access Point Roundup

Updated - Our roundup of 2x2 802.11ac access points shows top performance doesn't have to cost a lot.

We found EnGenius' ENH500 an inexpensive way to take your network where wires can't go.

Updated - We take a look at six inexpensive travel routers and come up with two recommendations.

NETGEAR's WNCE4004 N900 Video and Gaming Adapter has its good points. But 5 GHz performance isn't among them.

Peplink's Balance 20 is a solid dual WAN router with USB 3G / 4G support, but somewhat expensive considering its feature set.

The Ubiquiti's UAP-LR is a decent, inexpensive access point. But only partially lives up to its "Long Range" moniker.

D-Link says you can pre-order its Qualcomm-Atheros based AC1300 router now.

Qualcomm Atheros and MediaTek want to remind you that they are in the draft 802.11ac game, too.

Updated - D-Link says its new crop of draft 802.11ac routers are ready to ship.

Updated - The Buffalo WZR-300HP runs on DD-WRT out of the box. But don't expect miracles from its "high power" branding.

Under $50 for a simultaneous dual-band "N600" router seems too good to be true. And in the case of the TP-LINK TL-TL-WDR3500 it may be.

EnGenius has announced a simultaneous dual-band "N600" smoke-detector style access point.