topic Re: Need new router in Broadband

Need new router

Danny2610 — Tue, 06 May 2025 11:29:04 GMT

I am FTTP user, My Netgear Nighthawk died on me over the weekend. Currently using the SR (unknown what version) I am looking for a new router and looking at ASUS as many people have replace that without their SR router.

my budget is £200 max I have 2 puck, 2 macs, 6 mobile devices, ps5, CCTV and ip cameras.

Re: Need new router

Chrisee — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:16:50 GMT

@Danny2610 different users have different needs with Stream pucks you may find a multi unt Zen WiFi set up best while as a gamer you may need QOS if other members of the family watch TV while you are gaming. A lot depends on the layout of your home and even how it is built. Settling for slower wifi significantly reduces the costyour budget limits you to WiFi 6 or 6E from a quick check.

Asus units seem to support DHCPv4 option61 that works with all Sky's UK services.

Re: Need new router

Danny2610 — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:25:40 GMT

I don't game as much as usual do. I live is a small semi-detached house, signal won't be and issue most of the wired devices are thru powerlines.

Re: Need new router

jamesn123 — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:43:17 GMT

@Danny2610

Asus has been flawless for me

Re: Need new router

Chrisee — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:54:56 GMT

@Danny2610 this page maybe a good place to start https://www.techradar.com/news/best-asus-router

Re: Need new router

Sayek — Tue, 06 May 2025 14:36:27 GMT

How are you finding the powelines?

I have a TP-Link router and it covers the 3 bed double storey house but my sons loves his online games and uses powerline for low latency. I have a AV1000 using but the speed never goes beyond 120Mbs but Wi-FI is 450Mbs+ in same lcoation.

If I was to replace the TP-Link router then would go for a 2 unit triple band mesh. The 3rd band bachaul makes a huge different..but I don't think £200 will cover it.

Re: Need new router

Danny2610 — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:01:05 GMT

I just ordered ASUS RT-AX58U V2

Re: Need new router

Chrisee — Thu, 08 May 2025 06:36:21 GMT

@Sayek powerline adapters never deliver the rated speed in my experience you are lucky if you get 30% but out right speed is less important for gaming than low jitter and latency.. Online gaming itself only uses something around 10Mb/s but of course loading updates etc will use more. Whether your son's experience would be improved by getting a decent whole home wifi system is debatable as it all depends on the layout and type of construction of your home.