Better router or wifi extender

[ktnpl]

44 minutes ago, Ghgan said:

 

You need to compare the hardware spec from both router, probably the wifi6 router have much better cpu, increase memory and wifi chip set as compare to the older router and able to handle more wireless client. When the 1st gen wifi6 route is out in the market, there is not much different in coverage and signal strength with an equivalent wifi5 router. Subsequent wifi6 model have better cpu, more memory and add more features to be compatible with other non-wifi6 device.

My main router was changed from Singtel's AC Plus to M1's Asus RT-AX55. The free router is a basic model but good enough.

AC Plus now deployed as secondary router.

[Ash2017]

28 minutes ago, Ender said:

Hello Chuck, you need a shield blanket like this.

Had been using it. Found it to be a great sun screen block too.

 

[Sdf4786k]

On 8/18/2021 at 9:23 AM, Lala81 said:

I think most companies mesh wifi is fine.

Netgear Orbi, Linksys veloop, TP link Deco, Asus Zenwifi. 

Google mesh is overpriced i feel. 

Do check that the AC or AX speeds are what u want. U can get mesh units from as low as 200 dollars. the AX units are the ones that can support wifi6, more future proof, and can likely support a smart home with multiple clients.

If i didn't want to use asus, i would get a TP-link. They provide some parental controls for free. Asus has free and the most complete parental control.

I was toying with the idea of dlink covr 2200 2 pack product is called 2202. However it’s with ac4000 not ax4000. Having said that it’s all sold out 😂.

i think if not hardcore gamer and only extreme games sport is ms excel n zoom calls, should be quite sufficient 

[Rayleigh]

@Sdf4786k Should be covr x1870 for AX 

[Voodooman]

On 8/19/2021 at 8:54 PM, Ghgan said:

So far asus router have the best reliability and feature packs as compare to other brand but expensive for higher end model. I doubt wifi6 is of much use other than copying huge files within your house network as the telco are unable to offer you higher bandwidth to keep up with wifi6 bandwidth.

In short wifi6 does not improve coverage issues, only improve speed and performance inside your home network provided you are also using a wifi6 device. Do note you might have to switch off or disable some wifi6 router features in order for it to work for legacy wifi devices such as IOT.

To enjoy the full benefits of wifi6 you probably need to overhaul all your wifi devices to wifi6 which can be costly.

For coverage issues, it is best to relocate your wifi router in the center of your house and change to a longer antenna and reposition your antenna. You can just buy a 15-30m lan cable and test it out by placing your wifi router in different location in your house to get the best location to place your wifi router. Position the antenna upward for a better horizontal reach, or sideways for vertical reach. In a multi-story home, positioning a router's antenna sideways can help you get a better signal upstairs. Pointing an antenna up helps the router reach farther laterally

Mesh AP is the 2nd choice if there are still blind spot that are unable to be cover by the wifi router. The Mesh AP speed will still suffer due to wireless signal degrades the further it gets from the point of origin. For internet browsing or video streaming for mesh AP it is still quite smooth, upload or download stuff might be slower then expected. Its biggest pluses are helping you get much better coverage throughout your entire home with a single SSID and the ability to intelligently switch between nodes as required.

I am on M1 1G Fibre Plan, using 2 ASUS routers (1 main and 1 extender) to cover the entire house. I have very  little blindspot but I can’t seems to get to speed that are closer to 1G wirelessly, despite upgrading my Ethernet cables (at least Cat5e and 6), which have really helped.

Current speed of around 500-600 mbps is acceptable but since I am paying for 1G, might as well try to get there with better equipment, if possible.

Understand there are other factors involved but my question is, will mesh and/ or wifi6 set up help me to get there? 

[Ahwhye]

On 8/19/2021 at 11:54 PM, Ash2017 said:

Had been using it. Found it to be a great sun screen block too.

 

Sir, plse dun go anywhere near bt batok ave 8 while using it, you may become the bestest lightning arrester there.

[RadX]

On 8/18/2021 at 10:03 AM, Ash2017 said:

There is always a concern with some about electromagnetic waves which some develop headaches, mood change and even some with more severe effect believe they are Pearly Gate Keeper.

In our homes, there are already, wireless IOT of appliance, multiple smartphones and etc, I wondered if anybody is worried about EM effects on health.

Documented evidence of strong EM can affect brain and heart. Individual appliance will be within the safety limits but when they are working at the same time, the accumulative effects may be significant. 

 

Unfortunately, I do not have the answers. I believe no one can provide also. Imagine if someone came out to proof that EM from appliances has accumulative effects eg mercury and radiation, what would happen to the various industries, namely telecoms. 

Ok I now understand where ur insanity comes from

 

my condolences 

[inlinesix]

@Voodooman I am 1Gbps plan for a long time.  I have never exceeded 500 for download speed for wireless connection.

Only achieve it using LAN.

The restriction is router related.

[RadX]

2 hours ago, Voodooman said:

I am on M1 1G Fibre Plan, using 2 ASUS routers (1 main and 1 extender) to cover the entire house. I have very  little blindspot but I can’t seems to get to speed that are closer to 1G wirelessly, despite upgrading my Ethernet cables (at least Cat5e and 6), which have really helped.

Current speed of around 500-600 mbps is acceptable but since I am paying for 1G, might as well try to get there with better equipment, if possible.

Understand there are other factors involved but my question is, will mesh and/ or wifi6 set up help me to get there? 

This is gd enuf

 

i get 700 plus and wifi 6 on wireless which is damnngd ledy

 

 

[Rayleigh]

3 hours ago, Voodooman said:

I am on M1 1G Fibre Plan, using 2 ASUS routers (1 main and 1 extender) to cover the entire house. I have very  little blindspot but I can’t seems to get to speed that are closer to 1G wirelessly, despite upgrading my Ethernet cables (at least Cat5e and 6), which have really helped.

Current speed of around 500-600 mbps is acceptable but since I am paying for 1G, might as well try to get there with better equipment, if possible.

Understand there are other factors involved but my question is, will mesh and/ or wifi6 set up help me to get there? 

im using M1 500mbps and i am getting the speed you have posted.  🤣

[Voodooman]

1 hour ago, RadX said:

This is gd enuf

 

i get 700 plus and wifi 6 on wireless which is damnngd ledy

 

 

Wah, that is very good on wireless. At least now we know wifi6 does help. I will be interested to know if mesh can beat that. I read mesh is good for coverage but not necessarily for speed. 

 

 

 

[Voodooman]

18 minutes ago, Rayleigh said:

im using M1 500mbps and i am getting the speed you have posted.  🤣

Time to downgrade to a cheaper plan. Lol

[Voodooman]

1 hour ago, inlinesix said:

@Voodooman I am 1Gbps plan for a long time.  I have never exceeded 500 for download speed for wireless connection.

Only achieve it using LAN.

The restriction is router related.

I was told the same.  I even upgraded all my ethernet cables connecting the routers to the optical network terminal, digital TV/ devices, extender, Gigabit Ethernet Switch, etc. to premium cables bought from a specialist shop at Sim Lim Tower (That was money well spent).

Next is to either upgrade router or downgrade my fibre plan to 500 mbps and perhaps save some money. Lol...

[inlinesix]

17 minutes ago, Voodooman said:

I was told the same.  I even upgraded all my ethernet cables connecting the routers to the optical network terminal, digital TV/ devices, extender, Gigabit Ethernet Switch, etc. to premium cables bought from a specialist shop at Sim Lim Tower (That was money well spent).

Next is to either upgrade router or downgrade my fibre plan to 500 mbps and perhaps save some money. Lol...

Previously, I signed up 1 gbps for free router.

I didn’t re-contract. Continues to pay the same amount every month

[CremornePt]

On 8/19/2021 at 11:25 PM, Ender said:

Hello Chuck, you need a shield blanket like this.

Great to see another BCS fan! 😀

[Ghgan]

6 hours ago, Voodooman said:

I am on M1 1G Fibre Plan, using 2 ASUS routers (1 main and 1 extender) to cover the entire house. I have very  little blindspot but I can’t seems to get to speed that are closer to 1G wirelessly, despite upgrading my Ethernet cables (at least Cat5e and 6), which have really helped.

Current speed of around 500-600 mbps is acceptable but since I am paying for 1G, might as well try to get there with better equipment, if possible.

Understand there are other factors involved but my question is, will mesh and/ or wifi6 set up help me to get there? 

 

Your speed is typical average speed of most consumer router. To achieve higher throughput, you probably need to upgrade to wifi6 router and also upgrade your pc or laptop to wifi6 as well.

[Rayleigh]

14 hours ago, Voodooman said:

I am on M1 1G Fibre Plan, using 2 ASUS routers (1 main and 1 extender) to cover the entire house. I have very  little blindspot but I can’t seems to get to speed that are closer to 1G wirelessly, despite upgrading my Ethernet cables (at least Cat5e and 6), which have really helped.

Current speed of around 500-600 mbps is acceptable but since I am paying for 1G, might as well try to get there with better equipment, if possible.

Understand there are other factors involved but my question is, will mesh and/ or wifi6 set up help me to get there? 

 

This is taken this morning from living room. If I perform a speed test at the furthest end of my house, it drops to around 1/3. 
 

Before M1, I was on singtel and during last year COVID, I was getting frustrated with Singtel speed. Video conferencing was very very bad during the day while I was in my room. I started analyzing the speed and even when I was in the living room, the speed was nowhere near my current M1 500bps. I have rationalized that I have been over paying for a service that has been over promised and under under delivered. 

[Lala81]

Actually anything above 100mbps should be more than sufficient for video conference call bah.

A compressed 1080p stream only takes up 30mbps lol.

 

Edited August 26, 2021 by Lala81