After 2 years and getting fantastic replies from Neowin , I'm back again with another inquiry. I just had to move the Unify AP that I got 2 years ago to another room, as the old Linksys N Router was flimsy and was not providing proper connection (sudden drops), and now I need to get a new one.
The Unify Access Point ended up being OK. The signal decreased over the years as more "things" were placed around the device, and moving the AP was not feasible. I could barely get signals to my room (a 20cm reinforced concrete wall in the middle made it difficult).
I learned from the excellent and trusty @BudMan that the best way to future proof your house is to purchase separate devices: your router and your access point. Although I don't know if I'll be committing a sin by going after a wireless router.
I now have a Dell XPS 15 7590 with WiFi 6 support. I've found a great deal in this Netgear Router. It seems from the specs that I would have a good range both: in my bedroom (which is on the other side of the Reinforced Concrete wall) and my balcony, plus WiFi 6.
But, comments on the device concern me. Some people say that the router disconnects or present drops; others say that the WiFi speed is mediocre at best (getting bested by older WiFi routers). In addition, Netgear's website for the AX 4 makes me think about it thrice.
I need to think it through before ordering it, as I can't make free returns anymore (I left the US, and returning it costs me $50 - $100).
I wanted this because of 2 reasons: Great apparent coverage without a mesh and WiFi 6 support.
So what do you think? Is a Netgear Nighthawk AX5200 a good buy? Or should I get something else? I don't want to spend more than $200. (Maybe Black Friday has some nice deals)
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After 2 years and getting fantastic replies from Neowin , I'm back again with another inquiry. I just had to move the Unify AP that I got 2 years ago to another room, as the old Linksys N Router was flimsy and was not providing proper connection (sudden drops), and now I need to get a new one.
The Unify Access Point ended up being OK. The signal decreased over the years as more "things" were placed around the device, and moving the AP was not feasible. I could barely get signals to my room (a 20cm reinforced concrete wall in the middle made it difficult).
I learned from the excellent and trusty @BudMan that the best way to future proof your house is to purchase separate devices: your router and your access point. Although I don't know if I'll be committing a sin by going after a wireless router.
I now have a Dell XPS 15 7590 with WiFi 6 support. I've found a great deal in this Netgear Router. It seems from the specs that I would have a good range both: in my bedroom (which is on the other side of the Reinforced Concrete wall) and my balcony, plus WiFi 6.
But, comments on the device concern me. Some people say that the router disconnects or present drops; others say that the WiFi speed is mediocre at best (getting bested by older WiFi routers). In addition, Netgear's website for the AX 4 makes me think about it thrice.
I need to think it through before ordering it, as I can't make free returns anymore (I left the US, and returning it costs me $50 - $100).
I wanted this because of 2 reasons: Great apparent coverage without a mesh and WiFi 6 support.
So what do you think? Is a Netgear Nighthawk AX5200 a good buy? Or should I get something else? I don't want to spend more than $200. (Maybe Black Friday has some nice deals)
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