Router suggestion

[HowTo]

Hi there

I'm getting fiber soon. Want to prepare equipment I would like to get.

My aim to get 100/100 fiber connection.
Want to get my own router, leaning towards this, ASUS RT-AC1200G+ AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Fibre-Ready Router.
This router has 2*2 Mimo for both freq. bands. Any suggestion in same price range or other make and model. (Price R1500)
I want the item to be better if possible.

I want to use Wifi on one of the freq. bands for smart Samsung TV. Streaming Netflix.
Other band for I-Pad and phones.

I'm a noob if it comes to equipment selection.
Want o use my own router when getting fiber. Want to enjoy my fiber experience.

Any suggestion would be highly appreciated.

 

[S.Claus]

I recommend using the ISP provided router so they can assist you with the setup and problems .

 

[midasza]

Personally I don't like all in one routers. I prefer a dedicated router and a dedicated wifi. My personal recomendation wouldn't be for a beginner but a miktorik 951U-2hd - the gigabit one if u ever want to go fastet than 100mbs and either a mikrotik cap ac lite if u like playing with mikrotiks or a unifi ac lite if u need more than one AP (big house etc). Run a cable to the center of the house ceiling mount the ap and leave the fiber and router in the study or room at the edge of the house.

 

[HowTo]

I recommend using the ISP provided router so they can assist you with the setup and problems .

I here you.

 

[Koosvanwyk]

I recommend using the ISP provided router so they can assist you with the setup and problems .

Any decent ISP should be able to assist you irrespective of the router. I don't use the router supplied by my ISP and they have logged into the router several times to update setting when the VoIP phone goes insane or to diagnose other issues.

A decent router makes a massive difference to the experience. I use a AC54000, was expensive but worth every cent. I needed a gigabit router that supported link aggregation for my NAS plus wanted better gaming experience without the need to be wired. I no longer notice a difference when gaming between wifi and wired.

My advice, get the best you can afford.

 

[Delaroo]

Hi there

I'm getting fiber soon. Want to prepare equipment I would like to get.

My aim to get 100/100 fiber connection.
Want to get my own router, leaning towards this, ASUS RT-AC1200G+ AC1200 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Fibre-Ready Router.
This router has 2*2 Mimo for both freq. bands. Any suggestion in same price range or other make and model. (Price R1500)
I want the item to be better if possible.

I want to use Wifi on one of the freq. bands for smart Samsung TV. Streaming Netflix.
Other band for I-Pad and phones.

I'm a noob if it comes to equipment selection.
Want o use my own router when getting fiber. Want to enjoy my fiber experience.

Any suggestion would be highly appreciated.

Hi, I am in the same boat, have you looked at FibreTiger the have reviews of the top fifre routers(https://fibretiger.co.za/article/best-fibre-routers)