Look for a router that supports 5GHz for faster speeds and better connectivity.
Look for a router that supports 5GHz for faster speeds and better connectivity.
Hey everyone, the key thing I need is a 5GHz network. I just switched to gigabit internet, but the signal from my ISP’s modem/router isn’t strong enough. Since I can only put the router in the basement, I need something that covers up to the second floor. My budget is around $100 CAD. Thanks!
5GHz offers limited coverage but provides fast speeds. You’ll require a strong 5GHz router and possibly another 5GHz access point or range extender for the first floor. The quality of your ISP router matters—without a solid one, your setup may fall short. If your router is adequate, an access point like the Ubiquiti AP AC Pro would work well.
I’m considering switching to a range extender instead of upgrading my current router. The one from Roger's office works but doesn’t meet my needs—slow speeds at 2.4GHz and limited range make it less ideal.
The dependability of the chipset differs widely, while the quality of amplifiers and antennas also shows significant variation.
Many routers function as range extenders. The key is linking it to the main router via cable so you don’t waste WiFi bandwidth on the connection between them. If the router performs well over Ethernet, you probably don’t need to replace it—unless you require advanced features like QoS. The second device can be set up solely for WiFi; I prefer this approach because WiFi demands significant CPU power, and sharing it with broadband routing may actually reduce broadband speed unless your router is extremely powerful. I’d support the suggestion of an Ubiquiti AP AC Pro, as it’s what I’d choose today.
It's quite intriguing, so you can utilize the ISP modem for your wired equipment and connect a stronger router for Wi-Fi.
You just disable DHCP on the second router and rely solely on LAN ports—it will disregard the router's features. Certain routers also allow switching to Access Point mode, which activates the WAN port as an additional LAN port.
Absolutely, that's the best scenario for performance. Place the router in the central area of your home so you get strong Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house. Aiming for gigabit speeds via Wi-Fi is tough because most devices can't reach that bandwidth unless they're right next to the access point.
You're dealing with an Archer C7 running OpenWRT that's not handling 400Mbit efficiently anymore. A newer firmware version probably caused the speed drop, so you'll need a more powerful 802.11ac router. You might also want upgraded WiFi cards and extra antennas to support many connected devices.