I need a new solution to my networking issues. I have a 2 story house with a finished basement. Currently I have Att gigabit fiber connected to a Netgear Nighthawk R7500v2 and Netgear WAC124 Wireless access point. The router is on the main floor with the access point on the 2nd floor. I think the router is just showing it’s age with random dropouts and we have always had certain locations with spotty wifi.
I have ethernet run to 3 locations in my house, one on each floor. I have been looking for a networking solution that would be low maintenance and solve our wifi coverage issues and dropouts. Mesh systems seem like they would be the easy answer, but I know that easy isn’t always best. I only want to spend around $300-400, so I think most Ubiquiti or enterprise level stuff is out.
Would a $100 Asus router on each floor be the best solution, or is there a better option? Thanks!
You could could always get a Ubiquiti Dream Router and two U6 Lite APs for $400, then you have one AP per floor, direct wired, no mesh.
Otherwise, look at TP-Link Omada or Grandstream.
This is the best option in his budget, imo. Any wireless clients will effortlessly switch between the three APs and the house will have full coverage.
I’m really going to encourage you to do exactly this. This will replace your current router and everything will just work. You’ll never have wi-fi problems again. u/Commodore6ix4our