Thinking of getting rid of Xfinity router what are others using?

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Hey guys,

I am finally thinking about dropping my Xfinity router but I am new to this and unsure what is a decent and compatible router to go for. I have done the research but I am curious about what real people are using given I have no clue what to pick lol.

Reason for the switch:

My network in the home is unstable upstairs (the router is downstairs) and I am guessing the amount of devices I have connected to Xfiniti’s router is probably causing “some” issues. Rather than band-aid it with a mesh network, I figured getting a better router would be the way to go. Definitely correct me if I am wrong.

Looking forward to any advice anyone can give.

Thanks

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After having tried several different setups the one that seems to work for me is an asus router and instead of a mesh setup I use powerline adapters in areas where I need to beef up the signal both wifi and ethernet over powerline.

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This is the first time I have heard of powerline adapters. Gotta say thats pretty cool. Do you happen to know the model of your router so I can take a look?

Thanks

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asus ax86u and the adaptor I use is tplink

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-RT-AX86U-Extendable-Forwarding-Subscription-Free/dp/B0BQ417K47

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Powerline-Pass-Through-TL-PA9020P-KIT/dp/B01H74VKZU

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Nice. This looks promising!

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5 year old Asus RT-AC3200 still going strong. Ethernet over powerline adapters are great.

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I have been using Ampufi with two mesh point connections for 5 years.
Have great reception throughout the house.

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Thanks guys. These are some really good suggestions.

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AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router (C7000)

Nighthawk® DOCSIS® 3.0 1.9Gbps Two-in-one Cable Modem +WiFi Router

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Listen to TXRon…
Go Asus… .
You will need a Modem. I got a Arris Sufrboard6190. Factory (NOT Amazon renewed) Recertified. $17 on Amazon.
Good for up to 800 GB Comcast/xFinity. They have short duration sales almost every week.