On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 12:01 PM, Jonathan Duncan <jonat...@bluesunhosting.com> wrote: > There are many great options for WiFi routers. They do the job of router > and access point. > > I am wondering if there are some great options for separate wired routers > and access points. > > This is for my home network, that really needs an upgrade. > > I currently have an old Apple Airport Extreme and a 10/100 switch. > > To upgrade the switch I am probably going to get a couple Netgear > GS108-400NAS. > > The Airport does have AC support, but I am not getting more than 50mbps > with wireless OR wired. > > I was looking at one of these to replace it: > > - Netgear Nighthawk (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0DD0I6/) > - TP-LINK Archer C7 AC1750 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BUSDVBQ) > - ASUS (RT-AC68U) Wireless-AC1900 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB45SI4) > > Was also looking at Luma (https://getluma.com/) > > Wired routers for home are obviously not at popular because of the extra > work involved. One search shows me this list: > > http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/rankers/router/ranking/None/rev8/6 > > Any opinions on the Wired+AP setup vs standalone WiFi setup?
I have a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite that has 1 gb routing capability. Major configurability (I'm sure that's a word) but not as oriented for 'ease-of-use' (e.g. you have to configure it for NAT/firewall yourself or find a config online to upload). I also have a TP-Link Archer C8 but I don't use the NAT/routing functionality on that. I use it as a stand alone WAP. I'm generally happy with it and installed an Archer C7 at a relatives' home recently. I believe Xmission recommends the Archer C7 for their Utopia customers running at their 250 mbps level. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
