WIFI router.. what to recommend? (merged)

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  1. eag

    eag PhilMUG Addict Member

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    Are there decent mesh routers available in stores locally? How's their pricing?
     
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    TP Link seems to have the most presence locally. Price range is around 10-15k I think.
     
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    #1223 raypin, Dec 4, 2018
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    D7A69403-4023-4538-949C-E81912440F4C.jpeg I got the TP-Link Deco M9 mesh router (2-pack) for our place and finally have strong signal all around. So far so good.
    The setup is app-based only, which I thought was odd, but the setup process was a breeze
    Thanks for all the helpful suggestions here
     
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    I see some selling their PLDT google wifi, anyone knows if these are sort of locked? can they be used on any network like globe globe at home fiber? thanks
     
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    I saw someone selling a Google mesh using my photo. I’m not sure if he’s scamming people or just using my photo as reference.
     
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    Are these sort of "locked" to PLDT?
     
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    Brother in law gave me velop as christmas gift. Works like a charm.
     
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    I use an ASUS RT-AC88U, and I noticed that Asus releases relatively frequent security firmware updates.
     
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    What is currently the best mesh wifi router available?
    Planning to buy one this weekend.
    Thanks
     
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    Google because of software update support and future wifi6 compatible or if have more budget go for Unifi Mesh.
     
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    So I got the Deco Mesh and it certainly helped a lot. Then a friend found out I still use the router given by PLDT. Any recos on what router I should get and replace this with?

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    You can request PLDT for the latest vdsl routers. That's what they did when they migrated my dsl to vdsl 100mbps. The tech told me they are phasing out all those old routers.
     
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    I’ve been trying to upgrade my PLDT since June, but I havent gotten any response at all:(
     
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    ^ Try sending a tweet to PLDT_Cares :)
     
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    I did too. But what did it for me was the pldt home bot. On facebok messenger. Try it there.

    PLDT HOME with a blue verified badge. Here;
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    Twitter and PLDT Home bot. Thank you, Muggers
     
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    Mm…got a good deal via BH Photo this Tri Band (2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz and 5 Ghz) wifi router. It replaced my mesh wifi system at home. As per specs, it can support Gigabit internet speed. Very good signal propagation (penetrates walls and doors of my 2 storey house). Got all the latest specs mu-mimo and beam forming. Cost about usd130 landed cost. Delivered via DHL.

    https://www.tp-link.com/ph/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-c4000/
     
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    I currently use the ASUS RT-AX88U. Highly recommended especially if you have:

    1. High-speed internet, fiber or otherwise - a powerful router helps maximise your connection
    2. A high number of connected devices, IoT etc. In our home, we have upwards of 30 connected devices at any given time. This router doesn't skip a beat.
    3. If you'd like to set up a perfectly workable NAS server - I have 30+ TBs hooked up feeding content to a Plex server with no hiccups.
    4. WiFi 6 devices which are becoming increasingly common - super fast speeds that used to only be possible with a wired connection

    One issue is the WAN port is capped at 1G and so you can't do multi-gig.
     
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