Router options

[fitterjohn]

Hey all, so I don?t know anything about computers or routers, but I?m pretty sure ours is on its last legs based on what people tell me. My question is what should I look for in one. We have 3 cell phones being used at once along with 1-2 TVs streaming or a tv and PlayStation going at the same time. The max things going ever is 3 phones, 2 TVs streaming and a PlayStation. I did run an Ethernet cable to the basement for my son?s PlayStation to one day figure out how to make work. So what would you all suggest within a reasonable price. Thank in advance

[BPTactical]

I was gonna say Bosch or Porter Cable but…….

[BushMasterBoy]

I was using a Netgear Nighthawk. Then I got fiber and a router came with the service. I could mail you one of these if you want? For free...

https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/r7000p/

[buffalobo]

Hey all, so I don?t know anything about computers or routers, but I?m pretty sure ours is on its last legs based on what people tell me. My question is what should I look for in one. We have 3 cell phones being used at once along with 1-2 TVs streaming or a tv and PlayStation going at the same time. The max things going ever is 3 phones, 2 TVs streaming and a PlayStation. I did run an Ethernet cable to the basement for my son?s PlayStation to one day figure out how to make work. So what would you all suggest within a reasonable price. Thank in advance

Tagged, am in same spot.

If you're unarmed, you are a victim.

[buffalobo]

I was gonna say Bosch or Porter Cable but??.

Bosch, PC used to be tops, but not since sale several yrs ago though.

If you're unarmed, you are a victim.

[bradbn4]

key will be - number of wifi users/ size of coverage / need for range extensions like mesh./ wifi interface like a/b/g/
https://community.fs.com/article/802...explained.html

I would go with ax - the newer common standard in the US. I would do dual band / tri-band max.

I use to love Asus - but I have had my fair share of issues getting older Asus and newer Asus working together.

currently I went with a managed switch which would make your eyes bleed because how complex it gets.

I don't do mesh - so I am not sure what is out there other than I know folks sort of like ubiquiti mesh hardware.

and yes, WiFi 7 is starting to be a "thing".

[BushMasterBoy]

PM sent.

[Jamnanc]

I have a Netgear nighthawk that you can have if you can figure out how to pick it up. I’m In Milliken

[fitterjohn]

Thanks for the offer from guys. I just found out this morning that a relative that works in it dropped one in the mail for me.

[Erni]

I?m a bit of a UniFi hoe. Their dream router is my all in one firewall, access point, and wired router. You can manage it with an app and honestly it does most of the work once you set it up plus with constant updates it just runs.