My apologies if I’ve submitted this post in the wrong forums, but I really didn’t know where to ask this question.
I used to be a Computer Geek back in the day, but not anymore. I’m too old and too tired and anything having to do with computers moves too fast for me; I’ve fallen way behind when it comes to the learning curve.
Anyhoo… I’m moving into an apartment complex that provides WiFi for 80 bucks a month and the manager informed me that I’ll need an “N” model router.
G model routers are older, and so I suspect that the newest routers being produced today are all most likely “N” models. Would I be correct in saying that? If not, could someone elaborate on what an “N” model router is?
Bottom line though… I won’t be using the apartment complexes network anyway. I’ll have the cable/internet provider in my area set me up so that I’ll have my own network and that’ll be that. When I access the internet I’m kind of like the Highlander: “There can be only one”; you know, that kind of thing.
Before I go… could someone check this out and give me a well informed viewpoint on these things:
Amazon eero Pro 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system with built-in ZigBee smart home hub (2-pack).
I’m looking for a really outstanding 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system, or at least a router that really kicks azz. Anyone know of any routers that are smoking?
P.S.
That 6 tri-band mesh Wi-Fi 6 system is a lot of overkill I’m thinking. The apartment that I’m moving into is only about 936 square feet.
802.11n means a maximum total throughput of 300Mbps. Newer than that is 802.11ac, with a max throughput of 1300Mbps. Some manufacturers fudge the numbers a bit with ac.
I don’t have specific recommendations on routers. It’s been a while since I’ve needed or cared to look. I have an ac access point, everything that supports an ethernet cable has one ran to it. So it’s really just the phones, tablets, chromebooks… that sort of junk is all that’s really using the wireless. I just prefer to wire my stuff whenever I can - more reliable, faster, and not using shared bandwidth.
Just looking at the names of the ones you posted, I’d be hesitant. My immediate thoughts… Amazon isn’t a network equipment manufacturer. At least not primarily. I’m sure not very proficiently. It’s most likely rebranded Chinese knock off junk with an Amazon label on it. ZigBee - never heard of them. Huge red flag. My go-to brands are ASUS, Linksys/Cisco, and Netgear. D-Link or TP-Link, you might be able to convince me. That’s my 2 cents.
Excellent info, thank you Sarvelis!
@Syreana be sure to check their post, it contains a very detailed explanation of N vs other types of routers. Long story short as long as the bandwidth of the router is high enough you should be fine! If the bandwidth is too low you won’t be able to take advantage of the full band.
Side note, Amazon kinda just bought Eero a while back. They’ve been making routers since 2014 so it should be a fine device to use. Though the other brands Sarvelis mentioned are also amazing! Ultimately it just comes down to choice which is yours to make so I’d just read reviews for devices before buying them.
Cheers y’all!