Top Router for High Internet Usage in a Household
Top Router for High Internet Usage in a Household
The basic Verizon Fios router we own isn’t sufficient for the number of users online and the devices in use. We sometimes manage up to ten separate devices simultaneously, but connection speeds drop significantly. Even with a gigabit plan, our upload/download speeds rarely exceed 100Mbps. I’m looking for practical advice beyond just reading articles—real tips that could help me upgrade or optimize the setup. Most of our equipment runs on the 2.4GHz band, except for phones and my sister’s PC. Our home is fairly spacious, located in the living room on the main floor, right in the center of the house with plenty of open space. If there are other settings we can tweak or configurations to try that would be great, especially low-cost or moderate-effort options before considering a replacement. I’m open to any suggestions you have. Let me know if you need more details about our current configuration.
When you receive only 100Mbps from the modem and ten devices are using it, the issue lies not with the router but with the overall internet speed. To improve your local network connection, consider installing a dedicated router separate from the modem or Wi-Fi access point. I’m currently using an Ubiquity EdgeRouter, but I’ve found both Netgear and TP-Link to be reliable options. Search for affordable models and check reviews to find the best fit for your needs.
Are you checking these speeds using a computer connected directly to their router? Your home setup could be reaching its limits.
I've experimented with connecting directly to the router, using Wi-Fi, and employing Ethernet extenders via wall outlets. The outcomes are consistently around 10Mbps, with minor variations. Our home is spacious enough that devices remain within reach in every area, maintaining a solid and reliable Wi-Fi connection throughout.
I made the effort to trim and seal my own Cat6 cables to the required lengths. The router indicates: up to 1000Mbps Ethernet, supported LAN speeds up to 2500Mbps over coax... and WAN up to 100MPbps... I believe this pointed to the problem... It seems my router is routing us through WAN when we don’t need it. Edited September 29, 2020 by lynxinursinks Clarification
now what I don't understand, I've been tinkering and can't get speeds past 140mbps and im the only one using internet right this moment, is why FiOS sends a router where in the manual it states that WAN only supports speeds up to 100mpbs yet instructs users who are paying for speeds greater than that to have that plugged in? I'm getting more questions than answers now