Hi, I am new here. I found some valuable info in the forum, including the article on what to look for when buying a new router. Seems there's some people here who know a thing or two about networks. That's great, I don't know a whole lot but know what I want. I am just looking for a bit of guidance to help me to make a new modem / router choice.
I am going to use it for a home network, in a large house, 1 level. For 2 to 4 people. I do a bit of day trading so need a very reliable fast LAN connection for my main PC. Our TV and ChromeCast are also on the LAN. Everything else is wireless. At a quick guess maybe 10 - 15 devices at the most. I would prefer a mesh system if one can be reliable. I have an FTTN connection to the NBN in Australia. My plan is NBN50. Which is 50/20.
What's important to me: Reliability. Security. I want to be sure to have more than enough speed and bandwidth. I want seemless handoff between main router and node if I have a mesh set up. Ease of use. Decent guest network, preferably including to the node, if a mesh set up. Smart connect sounds like a good thing too? Meaning that when you connect a wireless device you don't have to select 2.4 or 5, the router always makes sure you are connected to the right band.
For the past few years i have used an ASUS DSL-AC68U with a NetGear EX7000 Extender
This has been pretty good. Having to manually switch networks when in the far end of the house is something I would like to do away with though.
I was going to buy the ASUS AiMesh AX6100 WiFi System (RT-AX92U 2 Pack)
But after reading through a couple of threads on here I cancelled that. Seems they are not reliable.
So the short list I have arrived at after much research is as follows:
Synology RT2600ac with an MR2200ac node set up as a mesh.
ASUS Zen WiFi CT8 2 pack as a mesh.
ASUS RT AC86U x 2 as a mesh.
ASUS RT AC86U with my existing DSL AC68U as a node. Set up as a mesh if possible.
Or just using an ASUS RT AC86U with the current EX7000 extender. (saving some cost)
Interested in your comments, thanks.
I am going to use it for a home network, in a large house, 1 level. For 2 to 4 people. I do a bit of day trading so need a very reliable fast LAN connection for my main PC. Our TV and ChromeCast are also on the LAN. Everything else is wireless. At a quick guess maybe 10 - 15 devices at the most. I would prefer a mesh system if one can be reliable. I have an FTTN connection to the NBN in Australia. My plan is NBN50. Which is 50/20.
What's important to me: Reliability. Security. I want to be sure to have more than enough speed and bandwidth. I want seemless handoff between main router and node if I have a mesh set up. Ease of use. Decent guest network, preferably including to the node, if a mesh set up. Smart connect sounds like a good thing too? Meaning that when you connect a wireless device you don't have to select 2.4 or 5, the router always makes sure you are connected to the right band.
For the past few years i have used an ASUS DSL-AC68U with a NetGear EX7000 Extender
This has been pretty good. Having to manually switch networks when in the far end of the house is something I would like to do away with though.
I was going to buy the ASUS AiMesh AX6100 WiFi System (RT-AX92U 2 Pack)
But after reading through a couple of threads on here I cancelled that. Seems they are not reliable.
So the short list I have arrived at after much research is as follows:
Synology RT2600ac with an MR2200ac node set up as a mesh.
ASUS Zen WiFi CT8 2 pack as a mesh.
ASUS RT AC86U x 2 as a mesh.
ASUS RT AC86U with my existing DSL AC68U as a node. Set up as a mesh if possible.
Or just using an ASUS RT AC86U with the current EX7000 extender. (saving some cost)
Interested in your comments, thanks.
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