Need new router for Gigabit internet

BarbaricSoul · 2024-12-16T11:26:54+0000

I was just upgraded to Gigabit internet. Wired straight to my modem, I get 1100 mbps, but wired to my router, I'm only getting 700 mbps and wireless I'm only getting between 100-130 mbps regardless of how close or far away I am from the router. Currently I'm using a Linksys WRT 3200 ACM router, which from my research, I thought would be able to handle the faster speeds. The router has a few years worth of use on it, so I'm guessing it's "getting old". I'm looking to upgrade to a mesh system. I live in a three bedroom 2 story house, so a three unit system should offer the coverage I'm looking for (upstairs bedroom, downstairs bedroom, and living room/kitchen area). What mesh system would you recommend me getting. Budget, I would prefer staying under $200, but if need be, I can go as high as $300. Looking for suggestions.

A Computer Guy · 2024-12-16T14:21:56+0000

BarbaricSoul said:
I was just upgraded to Gigabit internet. Wired straight to my modem, I get 1100 mbps, but wired to my router, I'm only getting 700 mbps and wireless I'm only getting between 100-130 mbps regardless of how close or far away I am from the router. Currently I'm using a Linksys WRT 3200 ACM router, which from my research, I thought would be able to handle the faster speeds. The router has a few years worth of use on it, so I'm guessing it's "getting old". I'm looking to upgrade to a mesh system. I live in a three bedroom 2 story house, so a three unit system should offer the coverage I'm looking for (upstairs bedroom, downstairs bedroom, and living room/kitchen area). What mesh system would you recommend me getting. Budget, I would prefer staying under $200, but if need be, I can go as high as $300. Looking for suggestions.

Synology RT2600ac is a bit of an older router for about $150 and on paper does support 1Gbit WAN and Mesh WiFi (with MR2200ac $135) although I have not had a chance to test those features (1Gbit internet or Mesh) of this brand. I myself have several RT2600ac routers and they have proven to be reliable. If getting this router I would just recommend also getting an 8GB or 16GB SD card for logging and installing optional modules. It may not be the top choice for what you want but at least something to research while waiting for additional feedback.

Shrek · 2024-12-16T15:02:27+0000

I thought meshing slows things down (the router cannot transmit when it listens)

bonehead123 · 2024-12-16T15:29:19+0000

I doubt you will find any good Mesh systems for $200, but for any normal, everyday uses, just about any current, name-brand router nowadays made to handle Gigabit nottaproblemo, save for some uber-elcheapo, outdated pos's...

I've had really good luck with Netgear, LinkSys, Belkin, and a few others, but horrible experiences with the Toilet Paper ones

Some things that may or may not matter to you are the advanced features, settings and customization options, the more it has the more it will cost ya.

Also for the wireless part, consider what devices & other equipment you may have can handle....ie there's no point (other than future proofing) in buying a WiFi-7 router right now (which are pretty expensive ATM) if all your stuff can only do WiFi 5 or 6, and for now, stick with "802.11ac" or "802.11ax" models for great coverage and strong signals throughout the house.

Bill_Bright · 2024-12-16T15:31:56+0000

Shrek said:
I thought meshing slows things down (the router cannot transmit when it listens)

That was true of early mesh networks. Newer, more advanced (read: more expensive) mesh networks, while not true duplex, are switched mesh networks that are able to receive and transmit packets simultaneously on different frequencies/channels.

Shrek · 2024-12-16T15:41:24+0000

That is very useful information.

OneMoar · 2024-12-16T15:45:18+0000

netgear requiring a account to configure there hardware takes them off any recommendation list

Shrek · 2024-12-16T15:49:35+0000

Since when? I have a RAX10 and can configure it without an account.

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Need new router for Gigabit internet

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