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Best WiFi 5 Router?
I have three (3) Netgear R7000 wifi 5 routers. All 3 are having issues with the 5GHz band intermittently dropping (design issue with the R7000)? I'm looking to replace all 3 with a wifi router with...
I considered getting the latest and greatest WiFi 7 router but I only have wifi 5 clients
Does Netgear have a reliable wifi 5 router still or have they moved on?
WiFi 6 ("AX") was launched back in 2019, so I think all vendors have moved on.
WiFi 7 came out in early 2024, so about 2 years old. There are still WiFi 6 routers out there, and some good deals as they are being phased out.
I'm looking to replace all 3 with a wifi router with equal or better range
If you are using all three in the same location, then I suggest getting a mesh router.
Range is limited by power regulations, interference from competing wifi, and home construction details. If you can give us more details on the house (number of floors, sq feet, etc) and coverage issues you have now, then we could offer more tailored advice.