New router recommendations?

[Dreamer001]

Hello,
I know this is brought up often, but I am in the US and with the recent threats happening here I want to see what I can secure before I can't get new hardware to upgrade my RT-AX88U.
I wasn't as concerned about this before, but due to some construction my Fiber line was cut and AT&T just ran a new fiber line. After they did and performed the test, I was receiving 1400MB down and 1200MB Up on my 1GB connection from their tests. I also saw this using the AT&T Smart Home App. However due to limitations of the router with a 1GB WAN port (where the BGW320-500 modem I have has a 5GB Port), I only get around 940MB up and down. So only getting around 68% of my total download bandwidth.
I hadn't realized I was loosing that much bandwidth, as I figured 940MB of 1GB was pretty good, would like to tap into that extra ~400MB.

The only other issue I have with the AX-88U is I have my 5Ghz and 2.4GHz split and the 2.4 seems to loose internet connection sporadically, where I have to restart or wait a long time. Assuming this is interference or high traffic. Hoping not to have to deal with this with new router if possible.

Thanks in advance.

 

[killweav]

threats happening here I want to see what I can secure before I can't get new hardware to upgrade my RT-AX88U

Are you referring to the FCC ban on consumer grade routers not made in the US? That ban is on new models not already approved. Any existing line of products can continue to be sold. The limiting factor is the ban on new firmware or security updates past March 1, 2027. This ban provides a path for exemptions. I suspect that this will be challenged in court. These companies have an interest in the US market and will work to protect their interests. I suspect we will be seeing more about this in the coming months. Some companies will "play ball" and take the exemption route, and others will challenge this.

 

[bbunge]

I have seen recommendations to not upgrade your current router if it is working OK just to try to avoid the US router ban. Things will shake out in a few months and you can make a better decision.
As for your bandwidth, you will not notice a significant improvement with a new router. There are still issues with WIFI 7 routers that may or may not be fixed in time.
But, it is your money. I was going to run out and buy another router but have decided to sit tight for now.

 

[podkaracz1996]

I am curious how that US ban will affect router security. Maybe there will be limited number of devices and they will finally take the security as a priority and enterprise grade will be more common for casual people.

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