Fibre Router - which one? help

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Furbz

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i'm looking for a new router as my DIR822 is really is not keeping up.
i need help as this really is not my field of expertise.

some info.
i do not game online. i have a switch and play games to blow off steam - think Zelda.
i stream 4k when possible.
i have many wireless devices connected to my network
  • 2x Laptops
  • 2x Phones (more when family visit - seldom)
  • 10x eWeLink devices (lights and switches automated.
  • 1x Solar Inverter (a fair distance away, but my current router get there no issues, the Archer C20 cannot get that range)
  • 3x google home speakers
  • 1x chromecast
  • 1x wireless irrigation system.
from a LAN perspective
  • TV (used for the 4k streaming
  • yamaha amp
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Alarm System

i was looking at this or maybe a ubiquiti AFi-HD(expensive) but honestly i think i need some proper advice.
pclinkshop.co.za

Cctv | Pos | Network :: Routers WiFi :: ASUS DSL-AC88U Dual-band Wireless AC3100 VDSL/ADSL Modem Router

ASUS DSL-AC88U Dual-band Wireless AC3100 VDSL/ADSL Modem Router - AC3100 ultimate AC Performance 1000 + 2167 Mbps Operating Frequency 2 4GHz & 5GHz Ports 1 x RJ11 xDSL 4 x RJ45 10/100/1000/Gigabit BaseT LAN 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000/Gigabit BaseT WAN 1 x USB 3 0 1 x USB 2 0 Antenna 4 x Detachable dBi...
pclinkshop.co.za pclinkshop.co.za

any help would be great
 
Hi @Furbz

I would highly recommend a Wifi6 router (Asus AX88U) so you’re future proof . The nice thing about Asus routers are they have a system called AiMesh so you can pair 2 systems to ensure coverage

RT-AX88U｜WiFi Routers｜ASUS Global

ASUS has a range of wireless routers suitable for every purpose. Whether it's for your home, for business trips, or for any other need or environment, there's an ASUS router for you.
www.asus.com www.asus.com
 
S.Claus said:
Hi @Furbz

I would highly recommend a Wifi6 router (Asus AX88U) so you’re future proof . The nice thing about Asus routers are they have a system called AiMesh so you can pair 2 systems to ensure coverage

RT-AX88U｜WiFi Routers｜ASUS Global

ASUS has a range of wireless routers suitable for every purpose. Whether it's for your home, for business trips, or for any other need or environment, there's an ASUS router for you.
www.asus.com www.asus.com
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i had a look, it looks great but at R7699 its extremely expensive.
i've also never had a router where future tech options have actually worked out, the current future tech always is eclipsed by something else
 
Furbz said:
what about this?
www.tp-link.com

AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

Featuring a 160 MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM, Archer AX50 delivers true gigabit speeds of up to 3 Gbps. Enjoy faster streaming and gaming like never before.
www.tp-link.com www.tp-link.com
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I replaced my D-Link Afrihost POS with this. Very happy.

My security camera outside's battery life also improved (I'm guessing it's the router).
 
How is it not keeping up?

Wireless wise? Because then it’s better to separate your routing and wireless network anyway and rather invest in something like a few Unifi Access Points and simply keep the old one as a router only and turn its WiFi Off.
 
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