Media Bridge Died, Replacements?

So, upgrade time because part of my network setup died.

I currently have a D-Link DIR-825 router with a D-Link DAP-1522 (this died tonight). Been looking to upgrade & now I pretty much have to.

So what to do? Been looking at the TP-Link Archer C2600 (should have got it when it was $188 a few days ago) but I need a media bridge to connect my devices downstairs (I cannot drill & run a wire).

So, here's the deal, what would be the better setup?

I can wait on the router portion because I...

Media Bridge Died, Replacements?