Router Shopping
Router Shopping
In the market for a new router, I have a few questions. I’m open to spending $150 CAD ($115 USD). Here are my thoughts: 1. Is a router still useful if I can only handle 25Mbps? 2. Should I consider buying used or refurbished equipment? 3. Any suggestions? If you have more details, feel free to share. My current model is a D-Link DIR-605L.
A router is necessary when you need more than one device connected to your internet. Today most ISPs provide a gateway that combines a modem and a router in one unit. The boxes they sell usually offer poor Wi-Fi quality and lack useful features. 2) You should be okay as long as the router is fairly recent, meaning it meets current standards—typically AC wireless technology. 3) I own a Synology RT2600 AC, which may not fit your budget, but there are alternatives like the TP Link Archer C7 or C9 that people recommend. ASUS and Netgear are both reputable brands. The key factor is determining your specific requirements such as QoS settings, dual-band support, USB ports on the router, etc.
I’ll examine those routers carefully. The ISP I use doesn’t provide them unless I purchase them for $200, so buying my own would be better. They do offer a brick that functions as a modem, but I’m considering whether it’s worth the extra cost. For features, I mainly need QoS to prioritize my PC and MU-MiMo for better performance. Dual-band is also important. Thanks for your help—I’ve spent some time researching options and finding the best deals. Let me know if you need anything else!
Checked the router and it seems to be a solid option. Good reviews mention fast performance and strong connectivity.
I don’t understand Asus firmware well. That means I can’t give a clear opinion. I know they make solid routers, but I’m unsure about their advanced features.
I have several gadgets possibly. My router includes this capability that I wasn’t aware of. LOL. I don’t usually deal with many WiFi devices, and the ones I connect are not all active simultaneously. Let’s just say I haven’t seen any change between my old DIR835 and my Synology RT2600AC regarding WiFi speed except for a bit more coverage. The main reason I got this router was because the previous one still had WPA2 vulnerabilities. I wasn’t sure if DDWRT would release an update or when it would happen.