Router Recommendations with QOS
Router Recommendations with QOS
Hi, your current setup runs at 100/20 with a Tp-link Archer VR600v. The QOS feature helps but caps speeds to around 50/15, which matches what you’ve experienced. An engineer confirmed this is due to CPU constraints. You need the QOS for a device that demands high upload bandwidth without strict limits. Your router lacks bandwidth control. Looking for creative solutions or FTTP routers with QOS support that can handle 250/40 connections smoothly?
I've tested the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter-X/SFP and UniFi Security Gateway on fiber links at 300/200Mbps using hardware offloading or SQM (QoS). The hardware offloading gave a better mix of speed and bufferbloat compared to SQM. At slower speeds of 100/100Mbps, SQM performed better as recommended by Ubiquiti. Also, you can use SQM for downloads and uploads separately. The ER-X/SFP is an affordable yet flexible router if you locate it. For greater customization, consider a dedicated firewall device. Options include pfSense, OPNsense, IPFire, or Untangle. Routers supporting third-party firmware such as OpenWRT, DD-WRT, or Tomato usually offer solid QoS features—just ensure the CPU can handle them. Avoid devices labeled "FTTP capable"; stick with your current fiber converter or ONT and simply swap the router.
I've been examining the Ubiquiti Edg eRouter-X/SFP and trying to configure it for Wi-Fi. From the videos, they all appear to use a unified access point setup. I'm sure my router could work as a simple Wi-Fi hotspot, but I want to confirm before proceeding.
The Netgear router isn't my opinion, but my Synology RT2600AC offers per-device bandwidth management. You can define a fixed bandwidth or cap it during downloads and uploads. I haven’t used this feature before because my upload speed is only 10 Mbps with a data limit, so I avoid services that strain the connection. Regarding what’s slowing the upload, I remember in my days piracy was common. I once used BitTorrent to restrict bandwidth through the software. It could be worth considering if you can control the program or hardware directly rather than replacing equipment.
It's an Android TV box I found. I'm sure it's full of malware, which is why my family can still access international content. It probably runs P2P, so during busy periods the network usage spikes a lot.