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Performance
So, yes, the R20000G was a bit of a disappointment in terms of performance.
As mentioned above, the router offered great range on the 2.4GHz band, almost as great as its processor. However, in my testing the signal quality degraded significantly as I increased the distance. For example, the router scored about 50Mbps at close range (15 feet) but a mere 18Mbps when I increased the range to 100 feet. At that range, even when the connection showed a full bar, it was sometimes hard to get a stable connection. At even longer distances, this problem grew progressively worse. Past 250 feet, it was virtually impossible to get a steady connection between client and router.
On the 5GHz band, it was quite the opposite. I found the range to be quite short on this band, about 200 feet at most, but the router consistently offered very good data rates. For example, at a distance of 15 feet, it scored about 71Mbps, while at 100 feet away, this lowered only somewhat to 65Mbps.
The router's built-in networked storage feature was dismal in terms of performance. At some 3.1MBps reading and 1.2MBps writing via a Gigabit Ethernet connection, it was the slowest of the routers with this feature that I've tested.
To slightly make up for all that, the router did very well in my 48-hour stress test, passing it without disconnecting once, on both bands. As with the R10000G, I noted that the R20000G became rather hot after extended operation.
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Service and support
Amped Wireless backs the R20000G router (like the R10000G) with a one-year warranty, which is the standard length of time for a router warranty. You can also return it within 30 days. On the company's Web site, there's a dedicated page for the router with lots of support information.
Conclusions
The Amped Wireless High Power Wireless-N 600mW Gigabit Dual Band Router R20000G falls short in both performance and range and doesn't justify its relatively hefty price tag of $180.
Quick Specifications
- Networking type Wireless router
- Connectivity technology Wireless Wired
CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He now covers networking and storage, and also writes about other topics from online security to new gadgets and how technology impacts the life of people around the world. Full Bio
