Wi-Fi 6 Router Recommendations ($500 Budget)

LWwDesi on 26/10/2021 - 02:36
Last edited 26/10/2021 - 10:42 by 1 other user

Hi guys,

I need help selecting a router. I just moved into our new house and need a Wi-Fi 6 router for FTTP. Any good Wi-Fi 6 routers?

I was thinking of the Netgear Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream WiFi 6 Router.

Budget is around $500.

Thanks for any help.

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  websterp on 26/10/2021 - 08:01

  +3

  Before getting a router I think you urgently need a new keyboard with a functional '.' key!

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    WwDesi on 27/10/2021 - 01:57

    Thanks

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  tephra on 26/10/2021 - 11:14

  How big is the house, and what is the internal wall construction (gyprock, brick, etc)

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    WwDesi on 27/10/2021 - 01:56

    its 450 sqm house gyprock house

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  stirlo on 26/10/2021 - 11:55

  Unless your house is small I'd consider a mesh system. 5ghz wifi is the only one that as uncongested/fast these days but has significantly reduced range so much so that you'd want only 1-2 walls between you and the router.

  Have a look at Eero 6, Deco X60 or if wanting to go super budget a bunch of Xiaomi AX1800s.

  Theres also the Unifi U6 LITE APs for $150, though by the time you add a controller and POE switch you're probably a bit over the $500 budget.

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    WwDesi on 27/10/2021 - 02:12

    thanks will look into deco

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  cameldownunder on 26/10/2021 - 12:10

  I recently purchased a tp-link 5400 ( AX73)
  Now at lower price at GG: https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/tp-link-ax5400-dual-band-giga…
  OR Myer: https://www.myer.com.au/p/tp-link-ax5400-dual-band-wi-fi-rou…

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    WwDesi on 27/10/2021 - 02:01

    thanks i think i can get that one for $212 is it good what speeds do you get Thanks.

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      cameldownunder on 29/10/2021 - 13:27

      I dont know what speeds, but wife and kids have stopped complaining about the internet not being available. And it reaches the toilet at the back. Only thing that mattered to me.

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        pompompom on 29/10/2021 - 18:16

        Why do you need wifi near the toilet in the back is the real question.

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          cameldownunder on 30/10/2021 - 14:03

          +1

          @pompompom: Not me, the juniors, the cant poop without TikTok, they get bored.