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Advice for router and access point selection

Advice for router and access point selection

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ILoveeNarwhals
Junior Member
20
12-17-2025, 04:05 AM
#1
Looking for router options near $50 with solid performance. I’m leaning toward buying my own since I want more control and better deals. Suggested models around $70 work well too—check for solid build quality and decent specs. Access points in that range are available if you need one, but a router should cover your needs.
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ILoveeNarwhals
12-17-2025, 04:05 AM #1

Looking for router options near $50 with solid performance. I’m leaning toward buying my own since I want more control and better deals. Suggested models around $70 work well too—check for solid build quality and decent specs. Access points in that range are available if you need one, but a router should cover your needs.

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olivia9652
Junior Member
18
12-18-2025, 11:52 AM
#2
What kind of connection are you looking for? Cable, DSL, ADSL, VDSL, fiber, or just a router with APs? No modem needed. Just want to confirm we’re not suggesting anything that won’t work (like an Ethernet-only router if you actually get vDSL).
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olivia9652
12-18-2025, 11:52 AM #2

What kind of connection are you looking for? Cable, DSL, ADSL, VDSL, fiber, or just a router with APs? No modem needed. Just want to confirm we’re not suggesting anything that won’t work (like an Ethernet-only router if you actually get vDSL).

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nachosncake
Junior Member
1
12-18-2025, 07:09 PM
#3
Fiber
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nachosncake
12-18-2025, 07:09 PM #3

Fiber

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HellNether
Senior Member
731
12-18-2025, 07:56 PM
#4
Fiber
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HellNether
12-18-2025, 07:56 PM #4

Fiber

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_DarkStone_
Member
227
12-19-2025, 02:43 AM
#5
So you'll have an ONT that converts to ethernet then? I've seen some people get fiber over vDSL or other mediums so I want to double check
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_DarkStone_
12-19-2025, 02:43 AM #5

So you'll have an ONT that converts to ethernet then? I've seen some people get fiber over vDSL or other mediums so I want to double check

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Flare_Chick
Member
182
12-19-2025, 08:54 AM
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Flare_Chick
12-19-2025, 08:54 AM #6

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Shigeeeee
Junior Member
7
12-20-2025, 07:11 AM
#7
It's a nightmare that ISPs insist on calling things fibre when they're not. It also turns explaining genuine fibre to people into a hassle, since a beginner won't grasp the distinction. The main differences are: Guaranteed connection speed (though not always real-world accuracy), More consistent reliability, Less delay.
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Shigeeeee
12-20-2025, 07:11 AM #7

It's a nightmare that ISPs insist on calling things fibre when they're not. It also turns explaining genuine fibre to people into a hassle, since a beginner won't grasp the distinction. The main differences are: Guaranteed connection speed (though not always real-world accuracy), More consistent reliability, Less delay.