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  1. BraXzy

    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    Having given it some more time, there's definitely speed and overall connection improvements with the new router. Even though they're not quite as major as I hoped. I quite like having more control over my home WiFi anywhere and the option to expand my network in the future. I was thinking the...
  2. BraXzy

    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    So I've been testing the AX86U out for a little while now, and I'm really struggling to get consistent results. At first when I tested it out I got much higher speeds with direct line of sight (up to 700Mbps instead of 550 ish on my ISP router). But at the same time I'd only get up to 90Mbps on...
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    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    I decided to start off with trying the AX86U and AX86S (installed downstairs). I guess there's no better way to know what's best than testing like you say! The S isn't due for a week due to stock issues, but I've got a U and will set it up tonight. Can someone point me towards a best practice...
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    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    Thanks for the suggestions and the extra info, some useful reading! Do you have anything against the AX-86S as an alternative to the U? Since I only have up to single gbit speeds, and I don't plan on running scripts / VPNs on the router itself. Tricky as both the original connection downstairs...
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    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    If I went the Eero 6+ route I'd only use 2 nodes for now and both would be hardwired so no band lost to backhaul. But I'm leaning more towards something that's a bit more within my control rather than Amazon's.
  6. BraXzy

    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    This doesn't support Merlin does it? I'm not 100% sure I'd make full use of it but I like the idea of having that as an option. I've just looked again and: I can get the ASUS AX-82U for £125 or the ASUS GT-AX6000 for £238 or the ASUS AX-86U for £255...
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    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    Sorry to be clear that's total across all 3 floors, so maybe 360sqf per floor. Amazon Prime Day just went live and I can get quite a few good deals from the shortlist I originally had... Doesn't make things easier haha.
  8. BraXzy

    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    Ah I didn't think about the fact I'd lose the ethernet capabilities downstairs then. I've already got a switch at the media center... Would the alternative be to add in one of the routers listed as an AP in the office and make do with the ISP router still as the primary?
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    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    Do you think since I'm wired into the middle floor, if I added just one router in the centre of the house it'd be enough? I'm still not even sure I need to have more than one node in total.
  10. BraXzy

    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    Current router is on the bottom (first?) floor - as it needs the fibre connection from the wall. This would of course become just a modem once I add something to the set up. The Ring doorbell, which admittedly is less problematic and has fewer connection issues is through one internal wall and...
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    The most cost-effective way to improve my WiFi set up?

    I only have surface level knowledge when it comes to WiFi technology and while I've done plenty of reading and considering various options, I can't decide what to do so I'm hoping someone can solve my dilemma. I'm in a ~1100sqft brick house, across 3 floors. My ISP is Virgin Media with 1gbit...
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