Looking for a new Router

[Odysee]

Hey guys - I'm looking for a new router with built in modem, I don't want a separate setup.

What brands and models are good? I was looking at some Netgear setups, I have a budget of around $100.

 

[Winterfibre]

netgear r7000

 

[idandavid]

I've had nothing but great experience with a tp-link archer C9 ac1900.

 

[Weaselboy]

I'm looking for a new router with built in modem

This will largely be dictated by what modem/router your ISP lists as compatible. Check your ISPs web site for a list then tell us and maybe we can help.

 

[Odysee]

This will largely be dictated by what modem/router your ISP lists as compatible. Check your ISPs web site for a list then tell us and maybe we can help.

They have to be 'Openreach' approved - here is a list i found -> https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.p...approved-list-of-vdsl-modems-and-routers.html

 

[Weaselboy]

They have to be 'Openreach' approved - here is a list i found -> https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.p...approved-list-of-vdsl-modems-and-routers.html

With the exception of Netgear and Cisco, most of those brands are not used much in the US (at least not that I am familiar with). Maybe start with those and look for models that have 802.11ac support to narrow it down. A lot of those look like older 802.11n devices.

Sorry I'm not more help.

 

[Odysee]

With the exception of Netgear and Cisco, most of those brands are not used much in the US (at least not that I am familiar with). Maybe start with those and look for models that have 802.11ac support to narrow it down. A lot of those look like older 802.11n devices.

Sorry I'm not more help.

It's okay dude, thank you very much anyway. I'll be sure to check.
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netgear r7000

I've had nothing but great experience with a tp-link archer C9 ac1900.

Thanks guys, I'll be sure to check these out!

 

[Weaselboy]

Thanks guys, I'll be sure to check these out!

Both of those mentioned are routers only without the modem.

 

[IdentityCrisis]

By only using the router with a built in modem, you limit yourself to not many and limit yourself to not being able to use much better ones outside the modem. Just an FYI.

 

[Odysee]

By only using the router with a built in modem, you limit yourself to not many and limit yourself to not being able to use much better ones outside the modem. Just an FYI.

Only issue is, I don't have a cable connection, (Cable not available in my area) - I only have a fibre connection, so a separate modem and router wouldn't work, unfortunately.

 

[Fishrrman]

Fibre?

Sounds like you need some kind of specialized modem/router setup (if you want to use an integrated unit).

What does your ISP provide you with now?
Does it still work OK?

 

[IdentityCrisis]

Only issue is, I don't have a cable connection, (Cable not available in my area) - I only have a fibre connection, so a separate modem and router wouldn't work, unfortunately.

That makes no sense. All ISPs even Fiber ones give you a modem that connects to the fiber network by either fiber or coax, then gives the user a Ethernet jack 1gb usually.

Then you connect your router into that 1gb jack.

 

[Polo2883]

I would recommend Ubiquiti. I have it running in multiple locations with no problems.

 

[Meatsuit]

I have a few different Asus routers.There pretty easy to Upgrade the firmware to Merlin. I running a VPN client for all my locally connected devices and server for the remote things like accessing my Ip cameras away from home. Had been using a AC RT 68U for a few years but had a throughput issues with the Router trying to keep up with the encryption. Upgrade to the RC AT 87U. Really happy with this purchase. Wifi is really fast with a lot of devices connected. Fixed the bottleneck encryption issue with Openvpn. I can set up selective tunneling for items that a not happy with the vpn connection on the client side. That gives my time to figure out the problem and still use device. A kill switch if vpn goes down. Also with Asus there stock firmware lets you set up a mesh that works pretty good in most cases. So you can still use you the older router in a mesh. In my case Merlin firmware disables the AI Mesh. But setting up the 68U as a access point has works fine. I already pay the "Apple Tax" buying their expensive products. I'm not going to give Google with my info for free. Not a big Asus fan accept the routers have been working for me. Not so much with the monitors and motherboards on the PC side of things.