Reddit reviews TP-Link AC1200 Gigabit Smart WiFi Router - 5GHz Gigabit Dual Band MU-MIMO Wireless Internet Router, Supports Beamforming, Guest WiFi and AP mode, Long Range Coverage by 4 Antennas(Archer A6), Black

I have just bought a TPLink Archer C6 for 39€...works great.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1200-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B07N1L5HX1/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=archer+c6&qid=1566477401&s=electronics&sr=1-1

Was on discount here in germany a few days ago, still worth the 49$ i guess

Most APs only have 1 port. But you can buy a regular WiFi router, turn off the DHCP server, and use it as an AP with 4 ports (some will let you use that wan port too, 5 ports)

Example: NETGEAR AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point (WAC104) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFSDZCU/ (get the used one for $25)

Example: TP-Link AC1200 Smart WiFi Router - 5GHz Gigabit Dual Band MU-MIMO Wireless Internet Router, Long Range Coverage by 4 Antennas(Archer A6) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1L5HX1/

If I want to add anything to the back of the house (where my main desktop is located) I will need more than the single Cat5. I might add another AP if need be or I might build another desktop and have both setup in the office at the back of the house.

Now that I'm looking at it, I may go with 2 Archer A6's and just set the second unit as an AP only. That would basically be the setup that I have now and give me expandability in both parts of the house.

That modem is excellent, and can handle speeds much higher than 60Mbps. I own the same one, and it handles 400Mbps from XFinity just fine.

The price difference between the routers is for serveral reasons:

1. An off-brand router with no credibility vs a known and respected brand (TP-Link)
   
2. 1200 vs 1750 theoretical max speeds (we never see these speeds in real life)
   
3. Better features, bells and whistles on the TP-Link.
   
   However, for your 60Mbps plan, I would actually recommend something cheaper unless your home is large. I have a 400Mbps connection, have tested all three of the routers below extensively, and all deliver good performance that will more than match your internet speed. The Tenda AC6 is limited to 100Mbps by its hardware ports, but the Archer A6 and Tenda AC10U can deliver up to 300Mbps real-world. The Tenda AC10U also includes a USB port for (slow) network media storage.
   
   Tenda AC6 (~100Mbps): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X1CHFJ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hg7rDbK1HXNC3
   
   TP-Link Archer A6 (~300Mbps): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1L5HX1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ui7rDb4QG3XX0
   
   Tenda AC10U (~300Mbps + USB storage): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ES6ZQ7O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3j7rDbA4HS0F5
   
   Each of these options also features transmit beamforming and basic 2x2 Mu-Mimo, which may slightly increase range and connectivity. TP-Link is again more well-known and respected than Tenda, and does have slightly better firmware, though both are quite good. Any of these three options would work well for you; I recommend the AC6 for basics, the Archer A6 or AC10U for speeds over 100, and the AC10U if you have some use for a network hard drive.

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I've gotten helpful answers here before.

I'm looking to buy a modem and router for the first time, and need help figuring out how to get the best products I can without spending a leg and an arm.

The Xfinity wifi plan I'm getting is for 60mbps, and I'm not really a fan of paying an extra $13/mo for their router/modem. I was hoping to buy either a combo modem/router or two separate devices, and hopefully spend less than $80, but am fine with paying up to/around $100. I'm mostly gonna use it to watch youtube and whatnot, but also play a fair bit of video games and dont want to deal with high ping.

I've looked on amazon a bit but there's so many different devices its kinda overwhelming. This router here is one that doesn't seem terrible in price or performance, but I'd also need a modem that works with Xfinity to go with it.

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Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!

This one looks good, with WiFi AC for your laptop (assuming it has 5G WiFi), and MU-MIMO tech, which allows the router to communicate to 2 devices at once.
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1200-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B07N1L5HX1

Given that you game, you'll want SQM on your router. GL-iNet's devices are cheap and support SQM. Wifi range is not likely great though. You might want 2 devices for better coverage. I'm not sure how close you normally are to your router. You could also use an TP-Link Archer A6 as an additional access point.

Can you log in to your ISP router? Maybe there's something we could tweak on there. I would also download Ubiquiti WiFiman on your phone and see if there's other 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz networks nearby causing issues.


https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNET-GL-MT300N-V2-Repeater-300Mbps-Performance/dp/B073TSK26W
https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR300M-Pre-installed-Performance-Compatible/dp/B01K6MHRJI
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1200-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B07N1L5HX1

Ok, so as I have mentioned, your not going to get an accurate result in testing your online speeds from a device connecting by Wifi. Also with that, you are always going to see fluctuating speeds when connecting with Wifi due to interference, etc.

So, I know this suggestion probably won't be of much help, but I would honestly recommend that you run an Ethernet line from your Sky modem/hub to where your xBox is setup. Then get yourself a cheapo/generic Dual band Wifi router and configure it for 'Access Point' mode.

This way your room will have a strong Wifi signal as well as having a direct Ethernet connection that you can connect your game console to.

I know your in GB, but I will link a couple of Wifi routers that you could look at if you are able to do the extended Wifi Access Point option.

- https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC900-Gigabit-Router-Reliable/dp/B07L6T45JW/ref=sr_1_34?keywords=TP+Link+Archer&qid=1569022432&sr=8-34

or

- https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1200-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B07N1L5HX1/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Wifi+router&qid=1569022144&sr=8-7

The only other thing that might be of some help, is to contact your provider and report that the speeds your getting are not upto what you are paying for and request that they dispatch a tech to check things out.

Best of luck.

I'm not an expert. But, here's what I got! It was cheaper in my country though.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1200-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B07N1L5HX1/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?keywords=wifi+router&qid=1563546841&s=gateway&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=8-11

It did besides our front porch (which isn’t the end of the world).

Would
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1200-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B07N1L5HX1
Be equivalent? Amazon says it’s the newer version, and it’s $10 cheaper.

The box with the ethernet port on it is your cable modem. You'll need to get a wifi router so you can have both wired and wireless internet access (most have 4 ethernet ports on the back so it should replace your ethernet switch). Something like this. There are tons of wireless routers at various price points. The wireless router should be connected directly to the cable modem as it provides a layer of security between the devices you connect in your apartment to the internet at large.

I do fine with a DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem and a Netgear Nighthawk WiFi router.

If money is tight, you could get a DOCSIS 3.0 modem (check against their compatibility list) and something like this.

The Ubiquiti stuff the other poster mentioned would be good too.