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Adamwifi
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Apr 21, 2020
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Trying to decide which router: Nighthawk AC1900 or Nighthawk AC2600

Hi,    I need a new router for my home.  The Nighthawk line of routers was recommended to me.  We will be having 3 TVs, multiple gaming systems and several iPhones and iPads connected.   I hav...
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    plemans
    Apr 21, 2020

    so including basement (where the router is) would make it roughly 3200sq ft? 

    I've got a home that size and my typical setup is a router and 2 satellites. It provides plenty of coverage for me .

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 21, 2020

Neither one of those is a model number. Both are speeds. 

What models are you looking at? 

For single router solutions. I usually recommend the R7800 or XR500.

I am a fan of the mesh solutions (like orbi) through as they might not have as good of peak speeds but tend to have significantly higher average throughput throughout a home.