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[Fresh Tendrils]

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Have you considered a mesh router setup?

[Speedy]

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What's the difference in WiFi 5 vs 6?

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[illwill10]

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Have you considered a mesh router setup?

I'm still researching everything. We got 3 weeks before current plan is over. I want to future proof with Wi-Fi 6. We live in a rancher and rooms are close, so I don't need crazy distance. I just want fast speeds and good for 30 devices(just to play it safe). I seen some good ones, but I want to be almost certain.

I don't want to go overboard with those hardcore gaming routers that are $300+. But I don't want to go cheap with sub $100 routers. We're doing Internet ony. So, I checked it should be a easy process. I should just have to release the DCHP lease and run a Ethernet cable from ONT to new router.

[Scott]

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What's the difference in WiFi 5 vs 6?

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https://www.minim.co/blog/wifi-6-vs-...%205%20devices.

[illwill10]

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I found some good priced Wi-Fi 6 routers that should be compatible with Fios. I just want future proof since I'm buying it. The process of switching it over should be easy since I'm doing Internet only. I just feel it's a good investment to buy one outright that performs better than the ISP models and saves money over time. My only concern is getting one that I would have to subscribe to something or with complicated settings.

[p_rushing]

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I found some good priced Wi-Fi 6 routers that should be compatible with Fios. I just want future proof since I'm buying it. The process of switching it over should be easy since I'm doing Internet only. I just feel it's a good investment to buy one outright that performs better than the ISP models and saves money over time. My only concern is getting one that I would have to subscribe to something or with complicated settings.

All of them are very easy to setup now and most have apps to do it. Make sure you check the speed of the router, even though it is Wifi 6 doesn't mean it will be very fast. You may not have a wifi 6 device now, but if the router speed is slower than your old router than you won't gain much.

I would look at the apps to make sure you are getting the features you want. You are going to gain a lot more control there as the speed of provided routers are ok for a lot of homes and will match cheaper routers. Being able to control devices, timing, etc is very valuable improvement.

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[illwill10]

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All of them are very easy to setup now and most have apps to do it. Make sure you check the speed of the router, even though it is Wifi 6 doesn't mean it will be very fast. You may not have a wifi 6 device now, but if the router speed is slower than your old router than you won't gain much.

I would look at the apps to make sure you are getting the features you want. You are going to gain a lot more control there as the speed of provided routers are ok for a lot of homes and will match cheaper routers. Being able to control devices, timing, etc is very valuable improvement.

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I think our current speed is 100 Mbps. So most of the routers I seen are faster.

I think I seen one I like. I just have to see if we are capable of getting the Gigabit connection for Fios. I'm not sure if we have to wait until plan is up in 3 weeks or we can change it without a early cancellation fee. Since the kids have online classes. I would want to do the whole process this upcoming week since they're off after Monday.

[p_rushing]

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I think our current speed is 100 Mbps. So most of the routers I seen are faster.



I think I seen one I like. I just have to see if we are capable of getting the Gigabit connection for Fios. I'm not sure if we have to wait until plan is up in 3 weeks or we can change it without a early cancellation fee. Since the kids have online classes. I would want to do the whole process this upcoming week since they're off after Monday.

Internet speed and router speed are different. For routers you will see AC1200, AC1750, AC3200, etc. That the total combined speed of the router across all the bands (2.4,5, etc.) The larger the number the more bandwidth inside your home the router can use. That means you can have a lot more devices with 1 device slowing everything else down.

You are still limited to the internet speed coming to your house. It doesn't matter what router speed you have, it will not increase that. To take advantage of the full 1gig speed, you will need a AC1200 (I would get a AC1750) router, I think wifi 6 routers generally meet that but just check the 2.4 and 5 speeds.

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[illwill10]

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Internet speed and router speed are different. For routers you will see AC1200, AC1750, AC3200, etc. That the total combined speed of the router across all the bands (2.4,5, etc.) The larger the number the more bandwidth inside your home the router can use. That means you can have a lot more devices with 1 device slowing everything else down.

You are still limited to the internet speed coming to your house. It doesn't matter what router speed you have, it will not increase that. To take advantage of the full 1gig speed, you will need a AC1200 (I would get a AC1750) router, I think wifi 6 routers generally meet that but just check the 2.4 and 5 speeds.

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The one I was looking at was a AX3000. That should be good right? I get the internet bottleneck. That's why I don't want anything with crazy speeds because I won't truly benefit it

[p_rushing]

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Yes that will be a big upgrade on speed for all your devices. Once you get 1gig internet, you would have no issues.

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[illwill10]

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Yes that will be a big upgrade on speed for all your devices. Once you get 1gig internet, you would have no issues.

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Its a TP-Link router. It has a good reputation. And good price. I didn't want something under $100 and nothing $200+ that I don't really need or will benefit from anyway.

I already have a long Ethernet cord and the ONT is directly below our room in the basement. So it should be a quick and easy process after I release the DCHP lease.

[illwill10]

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We are going to stick with the router that we have now. We just called Verizon to change our service to the Internet only gigabit connection. We only had the 100/100 because the ONT we had was 17 years old lol. The router we have is capable of reaching Gigabit connections and we don't have to pay for it for 3 years. So, I'm good with the router we have now if it can reach those speeds. Maybe a couple years I'll revisit a wifi in a couple years. We saving a lot of money switching to internet only. Don't have to pay for cable and phone we rarely ever use. Don't have to pay for the TV taxes and equipment rentals. So with us not having to pay for router, I am okay with the router we have as long as it shows the benefits

[Hammerhunker]

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We are going to stick with the router that we have now. We just called Verizon to change our service to the Internet only gigabit connection. We only had the 100/100 because the ONT we had was 17 years old lol. The router we have is capable of reaching Gigabit connections and we don't have to pay for it for 3 years. So, I'm good with the router we have now if it can reach those speeds. Maybe a couple years I'll revisit a wifi in a couple years. We saving a lot of money switching to internet only. Don't have to pay for cable and phone we rarely ever use. Don't have to pay for the TV taxes and equipment rentals. So with us not having to pay for router, I am okay with the router we have as long as it shows the benefits

We recently went to an internet only package as well, but here in our little rural burgh, we didn't get a gig connection, holy smokes!

Kinda sad getting rid of the landline. We had that number for 27 years.

[illwill10]

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We recently went to an internet only package as well, but here in our little rural burgh, we didn't get a gig connection, holy smokes!

Kinda sad getting rid of the landline. We had that number for 27 years.

Landline is going to be easy for us. Only the kids used it, but since they had cell phones over the last couple years, they don't use it. I only used it trying to find my cell phone lol.
The cable wasn't a hard one. The kids don't watch it. My GF only watches the news, lifetime/hallmark. I only watched games. Since my child became a toddler, she took over and I just cast YouTube to TV. I can still cast sports games to TV and I still have my old xfinity account thats attached to parents account, so I can stream TV and movies still
Looking forward to the Gigabit connection. The kids spend all day playing online games. So I'm looking forward to my internet being faster. I love having a new phone with Snapdragon 856 and 120hz display. So, having faster wifi will be the trifecta.

[Hammerhunker]

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Landline is going to be easy for us. Only the kids used it, but since they had cell phones over the last couple years, they don't use it. I only used it trying to find my cell phone lol.
The cable wasn't a hard one. The kids don't watch it. My GF only watches the news, lifetime/hallmark. I only watched games. Since my child became a toddler, she took over and I just cast YouTube to TV. I can still cast sports games to TV and I still have my old xfinity account thats attached to parents account, so I can stream TV and movies still
Looking forward to the Gigabit connection. The kids spend all day playing online games. So I'm looking forward to my internet being faster. I love having a new phone with Snapdragon 856 and 120hz display. So, having faster wifi will be the trifecta.

Oh we won't miss the landline; only got telemarketing calls anyways. Who really needs cable with all that is available to stream!