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Posted: 4/14/2021 9:49:48 PM EDT
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I upgraded my modem to this,
https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modems/cm1200/ ...called Comcast to get the 1gb intranets signal, bought some cat8’s to connect to WiFi router (cat 6a is good enough) This will be my next new WiFi router at end of year https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rax80/ |
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Posted: 4/14/2021 9:49:53 PM EDT
[#2]
Ubiquiti
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Posted: 4/15/2021 4:38:18 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Ubiquiti Any specific setup? I looked at the site and it looks modular and not exactly suited to home use. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:18:29 AM EDT
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Quoted: Any specific setup? I looked at the site and it looks modular and not exactly suited to home use. Look at the unifi dream machine if you just want to keep it simple. It's an all in one unit. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:40:53 AM EDT
[#5]
802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6 routers, are now hitting the market with frequency. Wi-Fi 6 is an evolution of 802.11ac technology that promises increased throughput speeds (up to 9.6Gbps).
Of course, the Wi-Fi radio in your computer will need to be capable of it if you want to take advantage of its benefits. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:42:19 AM EDT
[#6]
In for answers. I need to upgrade mine as well.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:43:57 AM EDT
[#7]
Whatever you pick, go mesh. Love our Week setup.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 6:34:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ubiquiti I like the idea, but would have to be able to disconnect from the cloud. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 6:36:31 AM EDT
[#9]
eero
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Posted: 4/15/2021 7:43:20 AM EDT
[#10]
I upgraded min to the newest and best Asus and it won't support Proton VPN.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 8:40:52 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I upgraded min to the newest and best Asus and it won't support Proton VPN. That's a killer. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 8:42:36 AM EDT
[#12]
Ubiquiti. I like the dream machine pro as it also works as a video recorder for their cameras. Just make sure you configure two factor auth ;)
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Posted: 4/15/2021 9:00:28 AM EDT
[#13]
My Netgear AC2600 bricked itself during a firmware update last Sunday. Spent a couple hours trying to get it back with no joy.
Bought a TP-Link 3000 something. No complaints. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 9:10:00 AM EDT
[#14]
Just hooked up a Netgear Nighthawk mesh system, so far works great.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 9:13:13 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:10:40 AM EDT
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These high speed wireless devices like the synology, promise 2.5Gbps wireless speed, but the WAN (hardwired) port is still a 1Gbps connection. So while you are getting "high speed" wireless, this is only as fast as the slowest point of your network. Basically if all your wireless devices all operate ant the peak wireless speed, then you will get high speed file transfers device to device, but probably won't see much of an improvement of your internet access speed.
Example: 802.11ax is for high density areas (a lot of devices connecting), like free wifi at a mall or a restaurant, so its overkill for a house with 10-20 devices. What kind of internet throughput are getting with your wireless now? What is your current router? Just food for thought that you may not see too much of an improvement of internet speed by upgrading to the latest and greatest wireless. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:15:36 AM EDT
[#17]
I just bought a TP-Link Archer ax1800 it is a major upgrade from my old router that was 10 years old.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:41:25 AM EDT
[#18]
Wifi cancer
will kill us all. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:47:38 AM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you still like them after their breach? I like the idea, but would have to be able to disconnect from the cloud. Yes. Change password, 2FA. I haven't looked because mine is set up already, but I think you can set it up without being cloud connected. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:51:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ubiquiti I have loved all of the items I have from them. As a company that want to be super-secretive about their data breach 2 weeks ago...... well, makes me not so sure to trust them anymore. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:55:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just bought a TP-Link Archer ax1800 it is a major upgrade from my old router that was 10 years old. got the Archer 6 AC1200. Cheap and capable. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:55:40 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I just bought a TP-Link Archer ax1800 it is a major upgrade from my old router that was 10 years old. Same here - decent hardware considering TPLink but I am happy with mine. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 10:57:00 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6 routers, are now hitting the market with frequency. Wi-Fi 6 is an evolution of 802.11ac technology that promises increased throughput speeds (up to 9.6Gbps). Of course, the Wi-Fi radio in your computer will need to be capable of it if you want to take advantage of its benefits. This. Try to get the latest standard you can get, even if your existing clients aren't there (yet). Also, hang on to your old router. If you are able to physically run a wire to it from your main router, and set it in another room; you can easily turn it into an access point to your main network. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:02:07 AM EDT
[#24]
I have 3 TP Link Deco M5s in my house and love them, the do very well and are simple to setup and manage.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:03:04 AM EDT
[#25]
I'm using a TP link but the USB storage option software sucks ass. The network printing works well, but file sharing to the network from an attached USB is meh, it's so cobbled up I don't use it.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:11:54 AM EDT
[#26]
I've got an older Nighthawk R7000. It's running DD-WRT and is awesome. When my internet speeds get faster than my router can handle, maybe I'll upgrade. But I have Xfinity, so I'm probably safe for a while.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:12:21 AM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Any specific setup? I looked at the site and it looks modular and not exactly suited to home use. Amplifi FTW! |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:15:13 AM EDT
[#28]
Unifi Dream Machine; powerful and will receive software and security updates for many years. Consumer trash routers often use the same OEM chipsets and many brands are vulnerable when an exploit is found. You're lucky to get any firmware updates after your model goes end of life.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:19:20 AM EDT
[#29]
How loud is the UDM Pro?
I've got a couple of Unifi AP's running with just a cloudkey, but I've really been thinking hard about a UDM or UDM Pro. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:21:11 AM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How loud is the UDM Pro? I've got a couple of Unifi AP's running with just a cloudkey, but I've really been thinking hard about a UDM or UDM Pro. IDK, mine lives in the basement. I never hear it when I'm down there screwing around with the car/bikes. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:22:23 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I need to upgrade mine as well. Why? If the answer isn't related to gaming over wireless on a new device or transferring huge amounts of data over wireless from or two a new device, there really is no reason to upgrade. It's already been mentioned that the radio in your device is still using the older technology and will not benefit. New devices will be backwards compatible and work fine with even 10 year old technology. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:23:58 AM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Any specific setup? I looked at the site and it looks modular and not exactly suited to home use. I have a Unifi UDM Pro and 3 of their APs. works beautifully. UDM Pros is very nice with it's features. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:27:51 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6 routers, are now hitting the market with frequency. Wi-Fi 6 is an evolution of 802.11ac technology that promises increased throughput speeds (up to 9.6Gbps). Of course, the Wi-Fi radio in your computer will need to be capable of it if you want to take advantage of its benefits. Unless you live in a high density tower apartment or a crowded mixed use shopping center, Wi-Fi 6 isn't going to do much for you as a home user. Sure it is a little faster in theory, but the real advantage is massive multiuser environments. My AC HD Wave 2 AP's can already handle 500+ clients, and I don't plan on hosting any parties that big out here. 
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:28:30 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I upgraded my modem to this, https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/modems/cm1200/ ...called Comcast to get the 1gb intranets signal, bought some cat8’s to connect to WiFi router (cat 6a is good enough) This will be my next new WiFi router at end of year https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rax80/ why wait? |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 11:54:03 AM EDT
[#35]
Ebay
Rukus unleashed If you install more than one, one acts as the controller and will fail over automatically. They destroy anything else on the market as far as speed is concerned. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 12:17:18 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you still like them after their breach? I like the idea, but would have to be able to disconnect from the cloud. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ubiquiti I like the idea, but would have to be able to disconnect from the cloud. If you kept your accounts local, it's not an issue. Lazy fucks with a couple devices using a cloud account deserve what they get. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 12:22:50 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How loud is the UDM Pro? I've got a couple of Unifi AP's running with just a cloudkey, but I've really been thinking hard about a UDM or UDM Pro. Mine is dead silent. It’s sitting in my living room. I can hear the fan from the small Dell pc occasionally spool up but so far nothing on the dream machine pro, and even that fan requires nothing else in the house making noise to hear it. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 3:06:05 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Ubiquiti Yeah... No. The cloud crap and marketing crap they shove down your throat with the dream machines is a non-starter for me. Not to mention their sketchy handling of the recent security breach. Unifi APs are great, but use something else for the router.. I like OPNsense on an old PC. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 3:06:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:03:38 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah... No. The cloud crap and marketing crap they shove down your throat with the dream machines is a non-starter for me. Not to mention their sketchy handling of the recent security breach. Unifi APs are great, but use something else for the router.. I like OPNsense on an old PC. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ubiquiti Yeah... No. The cloud crap and marketing crap they shove down your throat with the dream machines is a non-starter for me. Not to mention their sketchy handling of the recent security breach. Unifi APs are great, but use something else for the router.. I like OPNsense on an old PC. I actually have dumped even their AP's at home. I'm now using Ruckus Unleashed and couldn't be happier. I just got fed up with the painful troubleshooting with their UniFi products. I still use their 10Gb SFP+ EdgeSwitch though as my core switch at home. Untangle, OPNsense, pfSense, etc are all good options for your gateway as well. I prefer Untangle as Policy Based Routing, tagging, NGFW capabilities, and ease of use make it simple for pretty much anyone to learn. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:11:50 PM EDT
[#41]
Good thread so far. Lots of info to consider.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:16:13 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:18:09 PM EDT
[#43]
I forgot to mention that Ubiquiti's support and warranty are absolutely fucking horrible
 I stopped even trying to get either from them and their warranty is only 1 year from the date of production on the device rather than the purchase date  Ruckus has a lifetime warranty on their hardware. I grabbed my AP's off of Provantage when they decided to blow out some R310's for some reason at $91 each. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:22:49 PM EDT
[#44]
Before you buy anything, check out this site: https://openwrt.org/
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:26:58 PM EDT
[#45]
Nothing, get a real router and add access points.
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Posted: 4/15/2021 5:41:15 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryThis. I use DD-WRT, but it's the same general idea. The various opensource firmware packages are really powerful. |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 6:09:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2021 6:12:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/15/2021 6:27:25 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuote HistoryDoes that have firewall/security in firmware or do you need an external firewall still? |
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Posted: 4/15/2021 6:32:14 PM EDT
[#50]
Not exactly on point, but I've had a ton of trouble with my setup. I have a new Spectrum modem and a new Nighthawk router. My office computer is hardwired to the router. I remote into that PC daily. We spent the first 10 weeks of the year in our southern home and I had to have my daughter go the the house to reboot the devices. I found a device which I think is called "NetReset". Every night it reboots your modem and router, firing up the router after your modem has had time to get started. So far so good. Just an FYI, I never knew such a thing existed. For my combo unit down south I put in a conventional digital timer that simply reboots the single device every night a 3AM.
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