WIFI modem/router recommendation

daheff · 24-09-2025 11:09AM #1

Hi

Looking for some assistance in recommendations on a modem to replace the one provided by broadband providers. I have a number of devices in the house that would need to be changed to connect to a new modem every time i change provider. Long term thats a pain in the backside.

So appreciate it if somebody can recommend a good Wifi 7 modem that is compatible with copper (and fibre for future proofing). Hoping not to spend more than EUR200 if possible.

Thanks

NotShero · 25-09-2025 07:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058425362/wifi-modem-router-recommendation

You can change the SSID (WiFi name) in the new router settings to match your previous providers router, if you don’t want to buy your own.

Not all WiFi 7 routers have the 6GHz band.

You might be better off to buy a “mesh system”, something like these -

https://amzn.eu/d/3m2cVCo

https://amzn.eu/d/001Af7w

https://amzn.eu/d/eCGv47y

daheff · 25-09-2025 09:36PM

Thanks. I'd tried renaming the SSID before when moving from Virgin to Eir but it didn't work! Maybe I did it wrong 🤔

Not looking for a mesh system. Single modem works well throughout the house so mesh is probably overkill.

Thanks though

NotShero · 25-09-2025 09:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123850831#Comment_123850831

Most houses would need more than just one access point, but if your okay now than yeah.

I have this router, I find it good - https://amzn.eu/d/7R4zuZ0

Or maybe one of these, again the WiFi 7 routers listed don't include the 6GHz band -

https://amzn.eu/d/4pVYiBV

https://amzn.eu/d/fsrYW2E

https://amzn.eu/d/cjCAETs

daheff · 26-09-2025 09:33AM

Thanks. They look more like what I'm after

WIFI modem/router recommendation

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