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Best Current Router
Hello. I’m moving into a 1 bedroom apartment. I’ve never had my own router, and the complex is recommending the NETGEAR NightHawk Smart WiFi Router (R6700)-AC1750. I’m not even sure what I need to loo...
JesusSaves wrote:
Hello. I’m moving into a 1 bedroom apartment. I’ve never had my own router, and the complex is recommending the NETGEAR NightHawk Smart WiFi Router (R6700)-AC1750.
How do they deliver the wifi to you?
Routers need a modem to work from. Some apartments have their own "basement" equivalent of a router. That needs some fancy configuration. Ask them if you need to do any to the R6700 to get it t to work.
If you can find one, that would be a dead cheap option that should meet most needs in a small pad.
Just another user with time on their hands.
- I appreciate this information. I’m trying to find out more information about what is the apartment’s source. I’m assuming it something like if not xmission. I do have an iPhone 16 and fairly new Mac books so I want to make sure these will run optimally on the WiFi from my router.
If the internet service/modem is not great, even the best router will not help. I agree with FURRYe38 though, the RAX's are good and in a small place you don't want to oversaturate your wi-fi signal with a setup that overwhelms the signal.
One thing I would suggest though is future proof your setup by getting a router with some of the newer protocols such as 6E. May be a bit more expensive up front, but newer devices will be able to utilize to full effect and any future devices you buy will not be hindered by an outdated router.
