Purchasing a fresh router
Purchasing a fresh router
Hey there! We're interested in purchasing a new router for this Black Friday/Cyber Monday. What would be a solid choice? We'd need it for work purposes and would appreciate features like guest or multiple Wi-Fi networks so we can share it with another family. Since we've upgraded to fiber, we want something capable of handling that too. It should also be future-proof—maybe something that allows us to switch firmware if the manufacturer stops supporting it, like DDWRT. Restrictions on time and usage for children would be helpful as well. We're based in the Philippines and have relatives visiting from Canada during the holidays, so we'd love to know where to buy it locally or online. We plan to order it online and ship it to them. I understand this might not be perfect, but we're just trying to save a bit of money... Thanks! 😊
Absolutely, it would be the premium Netgear option. Its cost tends to be higher. The model I looked at previously was the 6700 priced at $99. Do you have another device in mind? How common is this kind of router pricing today?
Check your current internet speed and connection type with your ISP. Determine the coverage area required for your wireless signal. Decide on a specific budget for purchasing a router.
It's a fiber link up to 20mbps. If we're lucky, we could raise it to 50mbps. The coverage in our home is just one level. Placing the router in the living room would cover two rooms nicely. Currently, the setup only reaches one room and the bathroom is about 25 feet away from the router. On the budget side, we're open to spending more if necessary, as it will be used for work too. Our D-link firmware stopped updating last year, and since the router model seems outdated, we relied on dd-wrt. That service has been discontinued. I suspect the device is quite old—originally a gift from my brother-in-law, it's been in use for about five years. I'm a bit cautious because we live in a populated area, not a village, so I want confidence that updates will be available. Whenever kids play online near our house, I wonder if they might have accessed the network; it could be a sign of unauthorized use. So, if we need to invest close to $200, it should really make sense. If you're okay with alternatives, we were thinking about getting an Archer, but someone in dd-wrt suggested a Nighthawk instead—the Archer is aging while the Nighthawk is nearly twice as expensive. I'm here to check if there are better options out there. Hope you didn't bore me with too much detail! Lol
Thanks! You're the first to suggest that. I've been checking out TP-Link and Netgear. Again!
Consider TP Link for its user-friendly interface and quick setup. It stands out as the only one with ARP Binding built-in during setup. Archer C9 or C7 make solid options.
The TP-Link Archer lineup of routers isn’t particularly new, and they rely on older designs. These may lack the latest features and efficiency for strong wireless signal broadcasting. I don’t think you’d need extensive coverage—25 feet is quite sufficient for today’s routers. It’s wise to choose a model with Wireless AC support, as it greatly improves signal stability and data clarity during live sessions like web meetings. I’ll share a few picks across different price ranges in this post. You mentioned some areas have no signal; I’d suggest a range extender instead of relying on a single powerful router, since the signal strength remains strong even over longer distances when using two strategically placed points.
Here are a couple of options:
- **D-Link AC1200** – Offers top speed and solid value: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/d-link-ac12...Id=6079700
- **Tenda AC1900** – Good balance of price and performance, available at a discount: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tenda-ac190...Id=6027807
The Norton Core is another solid choice if you want strong security and management features: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/norton-nort...Id=5824501
Thanks for the items and the connection! The Norton had a lot of excitement but comes with a yearly subscription, so we won’t be getting it. For the Tenda, it’s at least two years old and I’m not sure about the brand. We’re considering the Dlink line you recommended—it looks like Amazon Black Friday ended, right? Lol... I thought it would start today!