I was hoping people here would recommend a good router for my requirements:
Currently using a TP-link Archer C8, which has been flaky lately and randomly drops wireless clients forcing them to reconnect. My current connection is 60/10 but have plans to go to a 500/50 service. I will have a pfsense box that will be the first interface to the modem with a router running in AP mode hanging off it. There is a 4 port managed switch hanging off the pfsense box as well. The other constraints are:
I looked at Tplink EAP but I dont think it supports WPA3. The Unifi nano HD doesnt seem to have good reviews. Ruckus is just too expensive...
Any suggestions greatly appreciated
Currently using a TP-link Archer C8, which has been flaky lately and randomly drops wireless clients forcing them to reconnect. My current connection is 60/10 but have plans to go to a 500/50 service. I will have a pfsense box that will be the first interface to the modem with a router running in AP mode hanging off it. There is a 4 port managed switch hanging off the pfsense box as well. The other constraints are:
- About 7 wired and 15 wireless clients
- The AP/router must support multiple SSID and VLAN tagging for the same
- I dont mind having a controller to do the initial setup like Unifi but it should not be required to have it on continuously
- Support for WPA3 is very desirable
- I dont require Wifi6 support but MU-MIMO is a must
- The house is ground + 1 storey with concrete outside walls
- Cost <200
- Support for roaming in case 2nd AP is adding and ability to control power levels. Initially only one AP, but I suppose there shouldn't be any issue in adding the old Archer C8 in AP using same SSID?
I looked at Tplink EAP but I dont think it supports WPA3. The Unifi nano HD doesnt seem to have good reviews. Ruckus is just too expensive...
Any suggestions greatly appreciated