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.
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.
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?
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.
I ended up going with the Nigthawk DOCSIS cable modem and added a couple of TP-LINK AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System Deco W3600’s to get some additional range in other areas.