[NFBCS] Wi-Fi Router replacement Advice

[Kevin]

I'd replace the modem if your router is burned out.  Your ISP can also 
do this of course.

Kevin

http://kclive.buzzsprout.com


On 11/15/2020 9:05 PM, charles.vanek--- via NFBCS wrote:
> Good evening all,
>
> I'm replacing my Wi-Fi / Ethernet router (not the modem) and wanted feedback
> from any other power users out there.
>
>   
>
> I had a ASUS RT-AC3200 Tri-Band which worked well for 5 years, but it
> recently started dropping connections a lot.  I think this may have to do
> with too many devices hitting the 2.4ghz band.  We've recently added 4 Ring
> camera/doorbell devices that only run on 2.4ghz and in the farthest parts of
> the house devices drop down to 2.4ghz from 5ghz because of distance and
> added obstructions.
>
>   
>
> I decided to stay in the ASUS router family and went high end with the ASUS
> ROG GT-AX11000 and one repeater using ASUS AiMesh with the Ethernet back
> hall.  I figured this would get more devices a stronger 5ghz signal with two
> points of access and I would assume the two devices would use different
> 2.4ghz channels and the Ethernet back hall would keep extra noise off the
> wi-fi thus solving the connectivity / reliability.
>
>   
>
> Well my experience with the new router has been frustrating.  It's been
> completely dropping internet.  Even wired devices which never had a problem
> before.  I've checked and replaced cables, ensured the Firmware is up to
> date and done all the troubleshooting I can.  But still I find myself having
> to power cycle it to get it to work again.  So in frustration it's getting
> returned.
>
>   
>
>
> So here's my question
>
>
> Do any of you have experience with any of these below?
>
> *	Google 2nd Gen Nest Wifi
> *	Amazon's Eero Pro 6 (just released)
> *	Netgear Nighthawk
>
>   
>
> I want to make sure the apps/web interface for setup are workable with JAWS
> / iOS VoiceOver.
>
> And I'm curious your experience with Wi-Fi speed and connection reliability
> we have 4000 sq ft to cover which the ASUS could do but as mentioned only at
> 2.4ghz at the far ends.
>
>   
>
> I'm leaning toward the Eero Pro 6 as it has a Mesh system that seems pretty
> good in prior versions and the specs on the new Pro 6 include Wi-Fi 6,
> 802.11ax support which doesn't appear included in the Google Nest.  The
> Nighthawk always seemed to be the ASUS's number 1 rival, but since it's not
> a Mesh system from the ground up I'm leaning toward Eero.
>
>   
>
> Thanks for the advice in advance.
>
>   
>
> Best,
>
> Charles
>
>   
>
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