Hello!
I need some tech help digesting the slew of options out there. I'll do my best to summarize my situation.
I live in the arctic - I've got STATE OF THE ART (read: shitty) internet at 100mpbs - thats the ceiling for me.
Recently my home wifi has turned to absolute trash, speeds are good but I'm dropping connections constantly which leads me to believe my router is expired and so I'm looking to upgrade.
My wants/needs:
- Consistent coverage across my small, 1100 square foot, single level home.
-Devices in use: (PS5 or XSX or my Work Setup in my office) + My wife's cellphone
-Consistent long range signal strength
Due to the way my house was poorly wired my internet modem and wifi hub is in a poor spot in the middle of the house away from my entertainment system. I'm going to re-wire it myself this summer when I have the time so I can go to a wired connection and run my modem/router from my TV area.
However at the moment my router is trash and I need a fix.
I have a bit money but I what I dont have is free-time and I'd like to not worry about running wires at -40C. I'm kind of in awe at the options available these days for routers. I'd like to be somewhat futureproof and I'd be okay dropping 300 bucks for one of those slick ASUS wifi-6 routers but I dont know if thats worth it for me and my current shitty ceiling of low internet speed. What interests me more is coverage and consistency over speed.
Is it still worth going for one of those slick 350 dollar routers or will I get just as good coverage with a regular 100-150 dollar router? Am I SOL and just need to invest the time to pull wires in my house to find the real solution and go wired for my consoles?
Educate me if interested!
Thanks!
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