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RocketDawg
10-03-2021, 09:53 AM
Looks like my Apple Airport Extreme is dying. It's been good for several years - it's probably older than I think.

What's a good Wifi router to buy? I don't want a mesh system, just a single Wifi router. House is 3000 sq ft, two story, and the main computer where the router will be is upstairs. I do most of my "work" downstairs on my laptop.
ArrowDawg
10-03-2021, 11:13 AM
Looks like my Apple Airport Extreme is dying. It's been good for several years - it's probably older than I think.

What's a good Wifi router to buy? I don't want a mesh system, just a single Wifi router. House is 3000 sq ft, two story, and the main computer where the router will be is upstairs. I do most of my "work" downstairs on my laptop.

I bought this router recently. It's not the most expensive out there, but I think you get serious bang for your bucks. Very fast, and coverage is very good.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC2300-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B06XZ3S6B8/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=TP-Link+Archer+C2300&qid=1633277747&sr=8-3
shrimp
10-03-2021, 11:21 AM
I bought a Motorola MG7700 back in January. Has worked great, including streaming TV, gaming, work VPN, general web surfing.
vindastra
10-03-2021, 12:16 PM
Get an AX11000 router and keep it downstairs (preferably middle of the house without any metal or obstructions nearby). Has serious power to spread the waves for the entire house.
defiantdog
10-03-2021, 01:09 PM
Depending on your speed and size of your house, a nest system might be best
Extendedcab
10-03-2021, 04:37 PM
Stay away from Linksys (I used to like them) as their firmware is developed in China(has been for a few years) - back doors.
Prediction? Pain.
10-03-2021, 08:18 PM
We've had great luck with a Google Wifi router. It can be used in a mesh system or as a single unit. We've got one and it covers the 2,800' house (and a small chunk of the yard in front and back) pretty well. I can't think of any hiccups in over two years of use. Most user-friendly router I've ever used, too.
SteelCurtain74
10-03-2021, 10:02 PM
I just purchased an Orbi from Netgear. It's pricier than a lot of other options but it's been great so far. The model I bought covers 5000 sq. ft.
Dannyripms
10-04-2021, 12:18 AM
ASUS has the best routers if you have the money to spend.