Reddit reviews ASUS Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Gaming Router (AC3100) with MU-MIMO, supporting AiProtection network security by Trend Micro, AiMesh for Mesh WiFi system, and WTFast game Accelerator (RT-AC88U),Black

I'm still rocking a $100 one from ~5 years ago, so your premise is false. Are you buying incredibly cheap routers? As a frame of reference, a $100 router is pretty average, the good ones are at least $150, top-tier ones like the Nighthawk are at least $200, absolute beasts (top of the top-tier) like the AC3100 are $300.

I have an answer to this, but it's solved with money (and a bit of time). Almost all of the Arris modem/router combos are just trash... and there's nothing that can be done about it that I could determine. I just decided to buy my own equipment and my Internet hasn't had any problems since. No slowdowns, and no downtime. Here's what I got, but note that this equipment is actually super overkill and I think cheaper equipment could still do the job:

Modem:
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Cable-Modem-CM1000-Compatible/dp/B0781VN7W5

Router/AP:
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Band-supporting-AiProtection-Accelerator-RT-AC88U/dp/B016EWKQAQ

I actually did buy the router used so that saved a bit of money. Your ISP will need to support the what modem you get, but Northland (which I assume you use) supports a good bit of modems, you just need to call them and give them your CMAC on the modem to activate it on their network. If you want to do this and need help just pm me.

Edit:
So CCIT does bring up a good point on the WIFI space being crouded. The router I bought performs extremely well in crowded environments, which was what was needed in my scenario. The modem was bought because it supports gigabit speeds.

ASUS Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Gaming Router (AC3100) with MU-MIMO, supporting AiProtection network security by Trend Micro, AiMesh for Mesh WiFi system, and WTFast game Accelerator (RT-AC88U) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016EWKQAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_75BTBb4WAGGHM

This is what I use

Figured. You can try to call back during the day and speak with a fiber engineer (if there is any due to the strike), and have them check to see if its self install ready.

Internet only you dont need their routers. The ONT is in/outside your property right? you can run a cat6 ethernet line from the ONT to your own router and be done with it. Their may be provisioning needed on VZ's end but that should be it.

My assumption would be they are defualting a tech out to not only run that line, but upgrade the ONT if its not rated for that speed.

For your own routers, i have a RT-AC68U Asus as well as many others, and its perfect. Otherwise i recommend the TP-Link archer C9 - http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-AC1900-Archer-C9-Wireless/dp/B00PDLRHFW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1464698899&sr=8-2&keywords=ac1900+router

Both should be fine, my Asus AC68U covers my 2 story house with 5 bedrooms + basement perfectly, the router is on the 2nd floor. (moving it downstairs soon).

If you have a very large house - or old house with plaster & steel lath walls consider this - , big price but i've installed this for a few people in similar situations and it was great. http://www.amazon.com/Dual-Band-Wireless-AC3100-Gigabit-Router-RT-AC88U/dp/B016EWKQAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464698973&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+ac+3100

Yo me compre el Asus Router AC 88U en Amazon y confirmo que recibo los 200mbs upload/download sin problemas con este router.

Y mis demas aparatos como tv,xbox,celular, tabletas funciona excelente, ademas incluye la app para gestionar desde el celular el router y es compatible con Alexa y Google Home.

Deje una reseña mas completa con mi compra verificada en la web de Amazon con todo y fotografias bajo el nombre de Roberto A. El 15 de sep del 2018.

Asus RT-AC88U Enrutador Inalámbrico 8 Puertos Gigabit https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B016EWKQAQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EiqvDbD31K3DA

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If internet only, then the following are solid choices

• Asus RT-ac88u, RT-AC3100 ($221), RT-AC3200 ($180)
  
• Synology RT2600ac ($200)
  
• Netgear Nighthawk X4s (R7800) - ($168)
  
  If you have TV service, then things get more complicated.

This one has you covered:

http://amzn.com/B016EWKQAQ

Will do. I ordered this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016EWKQAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B016EWKQAQ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

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even with these?

Out of every "home/consumer" router I've tried, I really haven't found anything with better range than the AC3100/RT-AC88U.

ASUS routers are traditionally very good, and this one is no exception.

I wanted a little more enterprise-ish control over my network, so I've since switched to a PCEngines APU running pfsense and 2 Unifi AP Pros, but for an out-of-the-box solution, I haven't really found anything better. Just keep in mind, you'll still need the network box when you use something like this. Put the router into the Network Box's DMZ and then you'll just control everything from the router.

It also supports AI-Mesh, which lets you buy another ASUS router and transform the network into a Mesh network, which should give you more seamless coverage/speed while using a multi-device setup.

I have this router https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016EWKQAQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on my Fiber 1000/1000 and it works great. Wire I get 990 mbps down and 995 mbps up. I keep majority of my devices on 5gh and get great speeds as well in a 2600 sq. ft. home. I don't even need an AP setup or mesh to reach the whole house. They have a cheaper version that has less ports on the back, but this router does a lot. If money is no issue you can always future proof yourself and grab the new WIFI 6 router they offer. https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AX88U/.

coverage up to 5000 square feet
[Range Extender] (http://www.amazon.in/Linksys-RE3000W-Wireless-Single-Extender/dp/B00KJLE2CC)

Multiple sites mention this asus router as having best in class range and speed and that it specifically works well for xbo.

Ah, I have one of these. :)

https://www.amazon.com/RT-AC88U-Wireless-AC3100-AiProtection-Complete-Security/dp/B016EWKQAQ

So I don't think this is news to you, but hardware dedicated to 1 specific task (i.e. a separate WAP, Router) will typically get you better results than an all in one, or equal results for cheaper. That's probably why /u/ericgcollyer suggested the UAP devices.

With that in mind, did you have any other requirements, Price range, etc? Anything wrong with this Asus?

I went ahead and got this Tp-link one since since it was 70$ cheaper than the Asus Asus RT-AC88U.
https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Band-supporting-AiProtection-security-Accelerator/dp/B016EWKQAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1543026817&sr=1-1&keywords=Asus+RT-AC88U


i can always return it though if I think it's worth the extra premium.

I just bought this one a few weeks ago and it has made my gaming experiences much better. It is very expensive, but worth every penny if you can afford it.

RT-AC5300 is over hyped, and over priced. Triband is one of the most useless things ever.

ASUS RT-AC87U, or Asus RT-AC88U

If you want a quality router on the lower end go with NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000 it goes on sale every 2 month and is around 150.

This is what I was talking about in terms of routers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016EWKQAQ/?tag=aboutcom02lifewire-20&ascsubtag=4038590%7Cgoogle.com%7C%7C%7C66%2C20%2C83%2C26%2C3%2C17%2C9%2C80%7C1%7C