Hi all,

Currently I have a bungalow that is approximately 1300sqft. Originally my isp installed the modem in the basement by the electrical panel but they are coming out to move it to the main floor. I unfortunately have to get a Arris XB7 unit from the ISP and will be turning on bridge mode. I have 1gbps download and 100mbps upload (don’t need upload for anything, no one streams or does uploading in my household)

I will have 3 gaming consoles, 1 pc, 4 laptops, 4 cell phones, a security system with 5 cameras, a voip phone system and will be adding another laptop, phone and console in the future.

Currently I have a Asus RT-AX86U and it seems to run fine but I want to build a system where I have more control and reliability. The Asus router is running on default settings with QOS off as I was told I don’t need to use QOS with the speeds I have and small amount of devices.

I have a budget of $1000.

Any recommendations or should I stick with the router I have and change around the settings?

  • StanleyDards@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Basement or utility room seems like the perfect place for the modem. I’d run Ethernet up from the basement into the living space.

    I’d spend about $200 for a switch and AP and wired router. Spend the balance on proper Ethernet wiring.