recommend a router to replace eir router

UrbanFret

What router should i purchase to replace the sagemcom cs 50001.

Something that doesn't cost the earth would be preferrable.

Must have gigabit lan ports

Thank you

swoofer

Look at this one

ASUS RT-AC86U Wi-Fi AC2900 (AI Mesh USB 3.0 Router,

alec76

What wrong with EIR router, why are you not happy with it?

UrbanFret

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117876583#Comment_117876583

The lan ports are only capable of 100 mbs

WildCardDoW

Urban, if you don't mind can you let me know how you get on?

I'll be going mesh down the line but I have the same concern you do re: LAN ports (hadn't gotten around to testing them yet) and the default WiFi is piss poor.

alec76

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117885528#Comment_117885528

Hardly possible, unless there’s some malfunction.

alec76

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117887882#Comment_117887882

Most of the Sagemcom routers have a decent WiFi range and speeds. I was getting 550 mbps wireless from f3000 router.

I am all about the Mesh , just make sure you not fall for one of the cheap TP link systems, you won’t get 300 mbps there , don’t mind 550.

WildCardDoW

I'll do some in home testing but the bar signals dropped to 1-2 just by going upstairs.

The speed would still be decent but what's the point if I can get better speeds by going mesh or using a separate router that doesn't have similar range issues.

alec76

Sagemcom are decent routers ( WiFi AP) in terms range/speeds. It almost impossible to cover whole house with single device though. Unless you do site survey and find perfect spot for the router ( normaly as high as possible, not surrounding by the walls which shielding the signal.

Your cheapest option for the mesh would be one of those, I believe :

https://www.eir.ie/smartwifi/

UrbanFret

OK perhaps I should explain what I'm trying to achieve. I'm using ubiquiti nanostations to.shoot WiFi from one house to another. The donor house has gigabit broadband with the sagecom router. I am using a gigabit rated cable from the lan port to the nanostation unit and sending the WiFi 1/2 km. WifI speeds at donor house 700mbs yet on the other side 90mbs. Using loco5s which are capable of 450mbs. That's why I'm thinking it must be the lan ports on the sagecom are only giving me 100mbs.

alec76

I would blame your WiFi bridge link though.

dam099

Yes the bridge seems to be the likely culprit, a quick google for the model referenced suggests it only has 100Mbs LAN ports (and possibly only 150Mbs air rate not the 450 referenced above).

UrbanFret

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07W4MT5QM/ref%3Dppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Think i might have posted the wrong model number earlier. these claim to be capable of 450mbs.

dam099

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117895841#Comment_117895841

They do look to have Gigabit LAN allright. Claimed speeds and real world aren't always the same thing with some of these devices so that's one possibility or a slightly damaged LAN cable causing it to negotiate down to 100. Any recent Eir router should also be Gigabit capable, have you tested with a PC or other wired devices to see if they can connect at Gigabit speeds?

alec76

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117895841#Comment_117895841

what does link status looks like ? SNR dB?

UrbanFret

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117896767#Comment_117896767

It will be Friday before I get back to this.ill report back then.