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Gigabit users -- what router are you using?
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:14 pm
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:14 pm
Just upgraded to a gigabit line (was basically the same price as the 100mbs line that I was paying for).
My router is about 5 years old and is a bottle neck at 100mbps. So prolly, need to upgrade.
What routers are y'all using that gets using decent speeds over wireless for the price?
My router is about 5 years old and is a bottle neck at 100mbps. So prolly, need to upgrade.
What routers are y'all using that gets using decent speeds over wireless for the price?
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Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:19 pm to Puffoluffagus
I've got a TP-Link AC3150. You're never going to get Gigabit speed with current Wifi technology, but I get around 800-900 with a wired connection and 300-500 over wireless.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 3:34 am to Puffoluffagus
If I were looking for a top of the line router there is nothing else’s I’d look at outside the ASUS GT-AX11000
Posted on 7/22/19 at 4:15 am to BACONisMEATcandy
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ASUS GT-AX11000
is this better than the Nighthawk AX12 WiFi 6 Next Gen Router RAX-120? Because i have this router. I've read some bad reviews on the Asus that steered me away. I think something about not handling heavy trafficking and rebooting with it.
I need whatever will allow the most devices at once to stream things. I'm talking like 60-80 devices at once on WiFi. I have much better luck with 5Ghz wifi, but not all my devices can use that. I need something with strong 2.4 ghz. Or perhaps a triband router?
They are releasing a tri band of that router in August
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router (RAX200) - AX11000
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It says "Gigabit WiFi to Mobile Devices
Support for 160MHz enabled mobile devices and laptops (Intel® Gigabit Wi-Fi enabled devices) allows the Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 to stream at gigabit speeds to these devices. Stream your favorite TV shows and movies in high definition, to more devices." Although, I doubt that.
As far as the Op is concerned, I am sure any $100-$300 router rated up to 1000+ mbps would be fine.
This post was edited on 7/22/19 at 7:04 am
Posted on 7/22/19 at 5:35 am to Puffoluffagus
Ubiquiti USG router with Ubiquiti APs. Never going back to consumer grade networking gear.
This post was edited on 7/22/19 at 5:36 am
Posted on 7/22/19 at 7:15 am to Puffoluffagus
Mikrotik RB960PGS with 48v PSU which supplies my ubiquiti UAP Pro access points.
Wirelessly, I'll see up to 450mbps. Wired it's rarely under 900.
Wirelessly, I'll see up to 450mbps. Wired it's rarely under 900.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 7:50 am to Hopeful Doc
ServerBuilds
Using this. Vastly outperforms any router you can buy off the shelf. And can do a whole lot more.
Using this. Vastly outperforms any router you can buy off the shelf. And can do a whole lot more.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 8:45 am to Puffoluffagus
I’m using the google mesh system and getting 800 mbs
Posted on 7/22/19 at 9:26 am to gpburdell
quote:
Ubiquiti USG router with Ubiquiti APs. Never going back to consumer grade networking gear.
Same, its just too nice
Posted on 7/22/19 at 10:23 am to Puffoluffagus
Google mesh, love it
Posted on 7/22/19 at 10:40 am to Puffoluffagus
at&t's provided router. It is really nice and included at no extra charge.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 10:52 am to Dam Guide
Would someone mind educating me on the Ubiquiti units? What makes them a better solution? Better coverage? Better speeds/stability? All of the above?
Posted on 7/22/19 at 12:19 pm to Puffoluffagus
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What routers are y'all using that gets using decent speeds over wireless for the price?
Any gigabit router should give you gigabit wired speeds. I currently have an old tplink n600 and it gives 950+ speeds wired. It is a 7 year old router, so the wireless is super slow...
Wireless is a whole other animal. You can future proof with AX (i.e. WiFi 6), get mu-mimo capability for multiple, simultaneous high speed wireless connections, etc.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 12:23 pm to sumbodyorsum1
I have the previous ROG version (actually 2, 1 is in mesh mode). I have never had any problems with it. I’m a fan of ASUS.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 12:44 pm to Vrai
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Would someone mind educating me on the Ubiquiti units? What makes them a better solution? Better coverage? Better speeds/stability? All of the above?
It's only a better solution depending on your situational needs, like if you have a rather large house that has all kinds of access issues where you might want a combination of solutions that something like this setup provides with it's accessories. They are much easier expandable and upgradeable. They function much more like business setups. If you are living in a small house or apartment, it's not really necessary going to this level.
This post was edited on 7/22/19 at 12:45 pm
Posted on 7/22/19 at 12:45 pm to Vrai
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Would someone mind educating me on the Ubiquiti units? What makes them a better solution? Better coverage? Better speeds/stability? All of the above?
https://www.troyhunt.com/ubiquiti-all-the-things-how-i-finally-fixed-my-dodgy-wifi/
https://www.troyhunt.com/wiring-a-home-network-from-the-ground-up-with-ubiquiti/
Take a look at this. I saw this last year and this convinced me to go full Ubiquiti. It's not necessarily faster (from a wifi perspective) but it is vastly more stable and reliable which is most important to me. Coverage is alot better too, but I use multiple wifi access points that are hardwired backed to my Ubiquiti switch. FYI, the Ubiquiti APs support mesh as well if you can't hardwire them.
My previous Asus/Netgear routers would need weekly reboots to keep them running. I've never had to reboot any of my Ubiquiti devices because they stopped working. I've only had to reboot them for firmware/config updates and have gone at least 3-4 months without a reboot.
Going full Ubiquiti definitely isn't cheap if you need multiple access points, large POE switch, etc. However, if you went bare minimum (router and one AP) you could do that for $200.
Alot of people use their current router and just get a Ubiquiti AP to handle their wifi. Their base AP is only $80 which is more than enough for typical home usage.
This post was edited on 7/22/19 at 4:17 pm
Posted on 7/22/19 at 1:41 pm to gpburdell
I have a netgear orbi rbk50 mesh system
Posted on 7/22/19 at 2:04 pm to Puffoluffagus
Using Nokia Beacon 3's and will never talk shite about mesh again. Absolutely amazing coverage an virtually no loss in signal.
I went through 2 ASUS 3100's within 3 years.
I went through 2 ASUS 3100's within 3 years.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 2:25 pm to Dam Guide
quote:
It's only a better solution depending on your situational needs, like if you have a rather large house that has all kinds of access issues where you might want a combination of solutions that something like this setup provides with it's accessories. They are much easier expandable and upgradeable. They function much more like business setups. If you are living in a small house or apartment, it's not really necessary going to this level.
Also more in depth security and customization on the routing level.
Posted on 7/22/19 at 2:26 pm to bluebarracuda
I have UVerse. Using AT&Ts router with Ubiquiti APs
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