Consider your needs and budget, then choose a router that offers strong performance and good coverage for your setup.
Consider your needs and budget, then choose a router that offers strong performance and good coverage for your setup.
Hey there! For your home of around 90 square meters, you'll want a router that covers the space well. With your current internet speed of 30 Mbps, a Wi-Fi 6 device should suffice, though upgrading to 100 Mbps later is an option if you wish. In Ukraine, Wi-Fi 5 will likely be adequate for most needs, especially with only a few devices connected. Wi-Fi 6 won't drastically change performance at these speeds, but it can still offer better efficiency and stability. Just check the coverage of the specific model you're considering to ensure it meets your needs.
30 inches equals a spacious living space. Wi-Fi is typically built to reach distances of up to 100 meters in ideal conditions. On a dry wall with foam insulation, performance drops significantly—likely only penetrating two walls, and possibly four without insulation. To ensure full coverage, you’ll need multiple routers. With up to 100 Mbps available, a Wi-Fi 6 could theoretically offer over 1200 Mbps, making it an unnecessary expense. However, newer Wi-Fi 6 devices use advanced tech for better reach. Tenda models are inexpensive but unknown in quality; Xiaomi routers are decent value. You likely won’t need Wi-Fi 6—an AC1200 router should suffice.
Really? It seems quite large given the space. Just two bedrooms, a living area, a small hall, bathroom, and a tiny kitchen. Got it. Wi-Fi 6 might be better, but only if compatible devices are used—currently none. So mesh or extenders will be needed. Makes sense. Thanks!
Here, everything is massive. Haha. It works with Wi-Fi 6, you don’t need specific devices. Older networks still function. You can add extenders or a secondary router in slave mode.
I prefer a 1300 sq ft home, just over 120 sq meters, away from the rest of the world. We enjoy solid coverage thanks to one router. HOWEVER, placement matters most. In my setup it’s in my bedroom on the top floor. I’m using a Synology RT2600AC, a WiFi 5 router. WiFi 5 should work, but WiFi 6 would be ideal. I’m not sure yet if WiFi 6 is ready for general use, since Intel just dropped or will soon release a WiFi 6E card. 6E provides 6GHz alongside 2.4 and 5GHz bands. At least in the US it’s unclear how this fits with global standards. I’m uncertain about 6GHz performance in real life, but it should boost speeds. At minimum, consider WiFi 6 is still developing. Avoid extenders—they’re usually ineffective. You might want to explore power line adapters or better MOCA adapters if you face coverage problems.
Would these solutions fit your home setup? Your internet arrives via a single cable from the street. I also saw your router showing an IP address labeled PPPoE because you recently switched to this service. Before that, you had poor satellite connections. Spoiler: Yes, it should work.
Power line adapters rely on your residence’s electrical setup and its condition, along with a few additional factors. Moca typically uses coaxial cables, which are common in many homes today. It offers better speed and reliability compared to power line adapters in most situations.
No signal at all. Uncertain if my vintage wiring will accept it, but worth a shot. Might be possible using power line adapters to connect an old router as an extension. From what I found, I’d likely need around two of these devices.