Best home WiFi Router

December 31, 2021, 05:27 PM

Hello,

Any advice on the best home WiFi router to get?

I am getting a fiber drop installed soon so I want to add a wifi router. I have about 6 devices and mostly need good network speeds.

I work from home now and must access numerous cloud based applications.

Thanks,

December 31, 2021, 05:30 PM

frayedends

I'm no expert but I just finally got high speed internet at my house through Comcast. 1G speed. I"m using the Netgear Orbi mesh system. I got it for $350 on sale at Costco, now $499. I have about 950 MB consistently throughout the house. No issues so far.

https://www.costco.com/netgear...oduct.100533367.html

December 31, 2021, 05:32 PM

lkdr1989

Asus RT-AX86U, includes a 2.5Gbs WAN port if your fiber connection is above 1Gb.

Amazon has it currently for $250 - well worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-RT...id=1640993384&sr=8-1

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December 31, 2021, 05:42 PM

sjtill

I use the Amazon eero mesh system, have not had any problems with it. Bought the newest Pro 6 units but have not installed them yet.

December 31, 2021, 05:42 PM

Johnny 3eagles

I'm using eero Nest 6. Love it.

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December 31, 2021, 05:45 PM

konata88

Be wary of chinese companies…

I switched from netgear to motorola and am very happy. No accounts. No weird issues. Modem and router both good. Ymmv.

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December 31, 2021, 06:01 PM

TomV

Bought a TP-Link AX11000 at Costco about 3 months ago, no issues at all.
Great coverage area. It is currently on sale for $219.

December 31, 2021, 06:07 PM

Prefontaine

ASUS makes a good dual band router (dual ISP’s). I would see if you could get a backup ISP. Their cheapest plan, etc, so you have backup. I’d stick to only routers that support dual ISP’s.

December 31, 2021, 06:11 PM

LBTRS

Amazon eero mesh system. I've used it for several years and it has been fantastic. Much better than previous solutions I used.

I just upgraded to the new eero version with wifi 6.

December 31, 2021, 06:14 PM

mark123

I like a Netgate appliance or an older computer running pfsense and an EnGenius WAP.

https://www.netgate.com/pfsens...ow-to-buy#appliances
https://www.engeniustech.com/a...indoor-wireless.html

Probably total overkill but that's fun.

December 31, 2021, 06:26 PM

old dino

I am following and interested in upgrading my router that is about 5-years old.

Though I am computer savvy, appreciate having and easy setup system.

December 31, 2021, 06:47 PM

smschulz

quote:
Originally posted by mark123:
I like a Netgate appliance or an older computer running pfsense and an EnGenius WAP.

https://www.netgate.com/pfsens...ow-to-buy#appliances
https://www.engeniustech.com/a...indoor-wireless.html

Probably total overkill but that's fun.

Actually, very sensible but only for those who actually think through the process.

December 31, 2021, 06:59 PM

smschulz

quote:
Originally posted by Cabellocabeza:
Hello,

Any advice on the best home WiFi router to get?

I am getting a fiber drop installed soon so I want to add a wifi router. I have about 6 devices and mostly need good network speeds.

I work from home now and must access numerous cloud based applications.

Thanks,

FWIW, taking recommendations without knowing any (or almost none) of the details and requirements is fruitless.
Additionally, what is your ISP providing?
Perhaps you don't need a third party "router".

December 31, 2021, 07:00 PM

snwghst

I have recently switched to the Anplifi Alien (made by Ubiquiti)

Absolutely happy

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December 31, 2021, 07:04 PM

mcrimm

I’ve had the Orbi Mesh system for 4-5 years. 3 hubs that covers a large area. No complaints.

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December 31, 2021, 07:05 PM

SW_Sig

I bought an ASUS RT-AC86U a year ago and it has been great.

Speed, range, features…

December 31, 2021, 07:51 PM

mark123

quote:
Originally posted by smschulz:
quote:
Originally posted by mark123:
I like a Netgate appliance or an older computer running pfsense and an EnGenius WAP.

https://www.netgate.com/pfsens...ow-to-buy#appliances
https://www.engeniustech.com/a...indoor-wireless.html

Probably total overkill but that's fun.

Actually, very sensible but only for those who actually think through the process.

Yeah, it's a little more involved than just plugging in a few ethernet cables. I put together a 1u server to run pfsense and run a NAS and a couple of servers. I've got to learn a few more things (or maybe many more things) but I enjoy homelabbing.

December 31, 2021, 09:04 PM

Jimbo Jones

Another vote for Orbi Mesh

December 31, 2021, 09:15 PM

smschulz

quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo Jones:
Another vote for Orbi Mesh

I hate to tell you but voting is a terrible way to solve a technical problem.

December 31, 2021, 11:31 PM

bigdeal

quote:
Originally posted by smschulz:
quote:
Originally posted by Jimbo Jones:
Another vote for Orbi Mesh

I hate to tell you but voting is a terrible way to solve a technical problem.

Not when you're voting on exactly how screwed you are.

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