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Best router

  • 24-11-2020 1:26pm
    #1
    Mutant
    Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭


    Hi ive been looking into buying a new router and was hoping someone might be able to recommend which is best to get. Modem/Router is preferable but not necessary.

    I was looking at the

    tp link archer vr2100
    Tp link archer c2300
    NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Smart
    WAVLINK AC3000 Tri-Band


    Any information would be great,


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  • #2
    swoofer
    Registered Users Posts: 5,408 ✭✭✭swoofer


    Look at this one and do a google for best router.

    ASUS RT-AC86U Wi-Fi AC2900 (AI Mesh USB 3.0 Router, AiProtection by Trend Micro, AI Mesh, WTFast Game Accelerator Adaptive QoS, Dual-WAN 3G/4G

    I like ASUS


  • #3
    Timfy
    Registered Users Posts: 723 ✭✭✭Timfy


    Far be it for me to dismiss anyones opinion but I have always been unlucky with ASUS routers. I am out in the sticks and mains power isn't the best with fluctuations and frequent drop outs and the ASUS products that I have used don't seem very happy with that!

    The Archer C2300 is a solid little workhorse, easily configurable and my goto router of choice when doing domestic and small office installs. I have used somewhere in the range of 25-30 of them and had not one complaint or issue reported from clients.

    NetGear stuff used to be the bee's knees but the range seems all a bit "gimmicky" now.

    After saying that I tend to stick to the TP link Archer series now, my primary advice is don't shop by price or brand... there are many crap big name expensive routers out there and many good quality no name boxes at a quarter the price, often sharing chipsets and OS's of their more well known cousins.

    Make out a feature list that you require... USB 3 is nice but do you need it if it's only going to act as a print server? Mesh connectivity is only any good if you purchase the same brand gear (usually at inflated prices). 4G dual connectivity is a godsend out here in the West where rural broadband falls over all the time but do you need it in town?

    No trees were harmed in the posting of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.



  • #4
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


    The thing to remember with modem/routers is that as soon as manufacturers move onto newer models they tend to drop support and updates for 'older' devices. Unless you get into using 3rd party firmware you will find that you could be leaving your router exposed as security patches stop being updated.


  • #5
    Saralace
    Site Banned Posts: 47 ✭Saralace


    Look at huwaii router ax3 pro from aliexpress
    There's different versions so read up about it as the Chinese version that needs to be set up with google translate it's wifi 6 the Chinese version is faster than other versions they have a non pro version which will be a bit slower it's about 60 dollars for the pro and 45 for non pro

    Apart from huwaii

    Watch out for Chinese brands as some have back doors and run malaware I was looking at a good one that provided full signal to every device but it's software was not updated and could be taken over by bots

    When installing any router change the admin name and password


  • #6
    Timfy
    Registered Users Posts: 723 ✭✭✭Timfy


    tphase wrote: »
    invest in a UPS!

    O/T
    Personally I have a UPS in the corner of the office that is making the floorboards sag!!!

    I recommend them to everyone, especially now they have come down in price and size.

    No trees were harmed in the posting of this message, however a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.



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  • #7
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    Keep whatever modem you have now and invest in a Ubiquiti Wireless Access Point


  • #8
    BailMeOut
    Registered Users Posts: 2,960 ✭✭✭BailMeOut


    Great value UPS that is quite light. I have my modem, switch, VOIP phone, and AP plugged in and they will run for around 40 mins during a power outage.

    Riello 800VA Stand Alone UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply, 230V Output, 480W - Line Interactive, Offline


  • #9
    John Electrician33
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭John Electrician33


    Hi - I have a basic router - wifi signal is not great at other end of house - ideally would love to have good wifi signal in back garden.
    Should I get a good router like Netgear or Tp Link or Asus or should i get a 3 pack of Deco Tp link M5?
    Good router or Mesh extender????

    Thanks


  • #10
    babelfish1990
    Registered Users Posts: 583 ✭✭✭babelfish1990


    John Electrician33 wrote: »
    Hi - I have a basic router - wifi signal is not great at other end of house - ideally would love to have good wifi signal in back garden.
    Should I get a good router like Netgear or Tp Link or Asus or should i get a 3 pack of Deco Tp link M5?
    Good router or Mesh extender????

    Thanks
    Don't try to cover whole house and garden with WiFi from main router. Add ad many WiFi access points as you require. Ubiquiti Unifi have a range of devices, including an outdoor AP which ideally you would wire out on Cat6. Turn off WiFi in your existing router, and let all APs work on same SSID to provide seamless coverage. You could also use TPLink M5s, but shooting WiFi through A-rated windows is not great.


  • #11
    65535
    Registered Users Posts: 782 ✭✭✭65535


    I use the Fritz Box in mesh mode - great WiFi coverage.


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  • #12
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


    Half decent router with decent mesh WiFi. You are welcome.


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