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Originally Posted by bprairie31
I’m not a techie but I can muddle through most simple computer and connection tasks. I’ve searched PCMagazine, CNet, Consumer reports etc and no two include the same top non mesh router recommendations. I’d prefer something something easy to install that I don’t have to control through my phone. My current router is an old NetGear which was super easy to install but is out of date. I don’t stream, but need a long range router so it will cover the entire house which has multiples of computers, tablets, printers, Alexa products. Any suggestions from you techies out there?
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In routers, you tend to get what you pay for.
I could write a long multi-paragraph reason as to why I'm qualified to offer this advice, but I'll leave it thus.
For home use, I recommend ASUS routers as the best single point routers going, but only on routers with price points over about $125. There are cheaper ones, they are usually decent, but coverage starts to lag, specially when they only have two antennas. Buy an AC1900 or better(AC2200, etc.). If you want to future proof a bit, an AX1800 or better is the latest tech which can help congestion in busy areas. All these routers do support AIMESH, but requires a bit of effort to make it work. I run two of them in a Mesh config at our one Villa simply because I wanted some Lan ports on the other side of the villa.
If you want to talk about Mesh, like the google offering, those are typically good and seamless, but I'm sure Google is getting a report as to exactly what you're browsing
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