Best router?

Question

I used multiple devices in my home which my family uses the same Internet as me. My router can only manage 4 devices at a time. What do I need for more than 4 multiple devices? For example there is 8 devices altogether.

Rita · Answer

Best Wi-Fi 6 router. TP-Link Archer AX6000. $270 at Amazon.
Best mesh router. Nest Wifi. $269 at Best Buy.
Best mesh value. Netgear Orbi (dual-band, AC1200) $129 at Walmart.
Best mesh performance. Netgear Orbi 6 (triband, AX6000) $600 at Amazon.
Best Wi-Fi 6 mesh router. Asus ZenWiFi AX. $440 at Amazon.

Martin · Answer

TP-Link Archer AX20. If our main pick is unavailable.

Professional-User · Answer

Don't buy anything netgear.  That's my best advice.

David E · Answer

For home, setup is,

Modem.

WiFi 6 router of good brand.  I like ASUS these days

Gigabit switches.  One behind the TV for example so you can plug it, receiver, media devices etc into it.

If home is large, then put in one of those Mesh routers.  EERO for example.  They talk on one channel but reply on a different channel so they don't lose speed talking through multiple repeaters.

Having four ethernet ports on the router does not and never will mean that you are limited to that many devices.

I Like Stories · Answer

I like the Amplifi router.  Keep in mind that the best router can't make up for slow Internet service.

? · Answer

Remember that devices connected to the router but not currently being actively used have no effect on speed.  More than 4 active devices will tend to adversely effect speed irrespective of the router in a domestic situation.

Joy Prokash · Answer

TP link................

Anonymous · Answer

There is no limit on the amount of devices a router can handle.
The only limit is bandwidth.
I am easily feeding 8 devices with a 26Mb internet service with zero issues.
And my router is merely a 5 year old netgear 802.11N

Best router?

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