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magicsany's avatar
May 22, 2020
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router recommendation

Can anyone recommend a reliable router? I have a long history with netgear routers, but my R7000 is not aging well. After almost 6 years of outstanding service it now has slow wi-fi speeds (especiall...
  • michaelkenward's avatar
    May 23, 2020

     


    magicsany wrote:

    Can anyone recommend a reliable router?

     

    One person's reliable router is another's disaster on wheels. Find something that grabs your fancy and see what people say about it around here. But remember that people turn up here with problems, not praise.

     

    If there is a constant theme hereabouts it is that the RAX technology remains work in progress.

     

    A popular workhorse router is the R7800. It fits in with your sensible desire for "robust, stable and secure, rather than having fastest speeds and latest features".

     

    Internal power doesn't seem to exist on any router.