Need Help Selecting a Router

popbelly on 08/11/2022 - 11:09
Last edited 08/11/2022 - 14:21

I am currently looking to upgrade my router as I am experiencing random disconnection between my room (computer - Asus PCE-AX3000) and the router (17m displacement, through multiple walls - old house). I currently have a TP-Link AX10 AX1500.

Options I am currently looking at:

TP-Link Archer AX55 AX3000 - $159
Xiaomi Mi AIoT AX6000 - ~$155
ASUS RT-AX55 AX1800 - $130.40
D-Link DIR-X-3260 AX3200 - $125
NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX40v2 AX3000 - $120.64
Asus RT-AX56U AX1800 (Used) - $100
Tenda TX9 Pro AX3000 - $89.10

Which of the following is the best option. I am not looking for any fancy security functions just as long as it has good range and doesn't disconect.

Poll Options expired

  • 2
    TP-Link Archer AX55 AX3000
  • 2
    Xiaomi Mi AIoT AX6000
  • 2
    ASUS RT-AX55 AX1800
  • 1
    D-Link DIR-X-3260 AX3200
  • 5
    NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX40v2 AX3000
  • 1
    Asus RT-AX56U AX1800
  • 1
    Tenda TX9 Pro AX3000
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Comments

  • Hybroid on 08/11/2022 - 11:13
    +3

    Before you do that, have you tried switching WiFi frequency between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz to see if it helps? 2.4 GHz generally travels further (at lower speed) than 5 GHz.

    17m through multiple walls is a fair bit of an ask though, really should consider hardwiring an ethernet cable through.

    • popbelly on 08/11/2022 - 11:15

      Running a cable is not really an option for me. When I use the 2.4Ghz Band I experience slow speeds.

      • Indomietable on 08/11/2022 - 13:00

        How about powerline networking with Wifi Booster?

  • DonkyWonky on 08/11/2022 - 11:25
    +1

    I find Asus to be pretty good, I'd go for either of those.

  • Cheaplikethebird on 08/11/2022 - 11:32
    +3

    Still likely going to be crap with a new router. If you're replacing your router to fix this specific issue then go with a mesh setup or edgerouter in the middle of the house and then run an ethernet cable to either end of the house and put wireless access points there.

    • popbelly on 08/11/2022 - 13:16

      Any recommended mesh product?

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 08/11/2022 - 15:44

        I bought a Deco AX5400 X73 Modem Router. Range is pretty good, except for a few outside devices. I have added 2 x Mesh AC1300 that were on clearance ($149). Problems solved.
        One plus is our Samsung 65in would drop out every 24 hours, and needed to be turned off (when connected to the previous DLINK AC2600?).
        FTTP being installed this Friday. ;)

  • iamherenow on 08/11/2022 - 11:44

    i have better asus router than you list, and less distance. But it still doesn't get through about 5 brick walls reliably. asus mesh wired solved my problem.

    • popbelly on 08/11/2022 - 13:16

      Any recommended mesh product?

      • iamherenow on 08/11/2022 - 14:09

        mesh capable asus routers. Setup was very easy. I installed ethernet cable from one end of the house to the other. Now I get perfect wifi everywhere.

  • payless69 on 08/11/2022 - 12:18

    Get a drill motor, some cat 6 cable and hard wire it.
    Safer, more reliable and above all MAXIMUM possible speed!

  • 7ekn00 on 08/11/2022 - 12:19

    No upgrade will help, better off considering a MESH setup.

    Not sure if TP-Link have MESH built into routers like ASUS does, if they do it could be cheaper to buy a MESH router compatible with your current router :/

    • popbelly on 08/11/2022 - 13:16

      Any recommended mesh product?

  • popbelly on 08/11/2022 - 14:37

    I can see that TP-Link is releasing EasyMesh. Do you suggest I purchase a TP-Link Archer AX55 and transition to easy mesh with the AX10 further down the line?

    • popbelly on 09/11/2022 - 09:34

      I just purchased a TP-Link RE505X (used for $50), for One Mesh. Looking to purchase a TP-Link Archer AX55 down the line when EasyMesh becomes available so I can create a larger mesh system with the TP-Link Archer AX55 as the primary router and my TP-Link Archer AX10 & TP-Link RE505X as nodes.

  • Indomietable on 09/11/2022 - 09:31

    Mesh is still using wireless for its backbone. If you have thick walls you have to ensure nodes arenot too far away and can talk to each other. Each hop away from the base will halved the speed and add latency. Basically the pecking order goes like wired > powerline wired > wireless.

    You can add wifi access point at the other end of the powerline and this will make the backbone using a powerline instead of wireless.
    Something like https://www.bunnings.com.au/tp-link-av1300-gigabit-passthrou… will get you started.

  • popbelly on 10/11/2022 - 11:52

    Does anyone know if going from a TP-Link AX10 to a TP-Link C5400 ($100) will assist with better range?

  • casho on 14/11/2022 - 16:13

    Go Asus, they never reboot or have issues. Mine I can detect in my apartment garage through 30cms of concrete

  • popbelly on 21/11/2022 - 00:45

    Problem solved! went from a TP-Link AX10 + TP-Link RE505X in OneMesh to TP-Link C5400. The range and stability from TP-Link C5400 solved my issue.

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