AX router recommendations?

[DelinquentXX]

Hi Bros. I'm using 500bps fibre plan. The router no need to be super fantastic High end right? Since its not fast.

 

[alex22]

Hi Bros. I'm using 500bps fibre plan. The router no need to be super fantastic High end right? Since its not fast.

China domestic tplink ax triband units below 100
Am using one, ok for me.


https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/tl-xtr7880.6722433/

 

[uncle_josh]

Hi Bros. I'm using 500bps fibre plan. The router no need to be super fantastic High end right? Since its not fast.

of course

 

[xiaofan]

Hi Bros. I'm using 500bps fibre plan. The router no need to be super fantastic High end right? Since its not fast.

There are no real differences for router recommendations between 500Mbps and 1Gbps plans. In the end it depends on your budget and expectations.

For example, if your budget is only about S$100, you can consider AX routers, like Xiaomi AX3000 or TP-Link Archer AX72 (from Carousell).

A wireless router is an important component for the home network. So it will be give a bit higher budget within means. To me there is basically no such thing as "Overkill" for any main router below S$500. But that is just me. Different people have different considerations.

Take note 500Mbps and 1Gbps are "Internet speed". Some people use 500Mbps plan but have internal home network at 2.5G or even 10Gbps, since they need fast internal home network.

 

[Skypower]

Choosing router depends on type usage (streamings / numerous concurrent files transfer (FTP-Download)/ bittorrent) and number of internet devices (IPhone/iPad/Laptop/TV <number of person owning and using these devices at the same time) connected to it.

 

[yfWong]

Hi, My Asus RT-N56 died. Cannot power up.

Am thinking of getting a RT-AX58U. Do I need to configure the new router or just plug and play without configuring?

 

[xonix]

Hi, My Asus RT-N56 died. Cannot power up.

Am thinking of getting a RT-AX58U. Do I need to configure the new router or just plug and play without configuring?

Yes, configuration is required.

 

[yfWong]

Yes, configuration is required.

Oh thanks for the reply.

 

[millennia05]

Dear All,

Would like your views on the following, starhub is offering my new BTO a groupbuy and these are the details of the package.
1Gbps Broadband New signups: Free 6 months 1Gbps at $43.30/mth (Effective Price: $32.48/mth)
- Free Service installation & activation worth $148
• Special Top up price for routers based on your needs:
• $5.05/mth for Linksys MX2001 (WiFi 6)
• $8.07/mth for Linksys MX4200 (WiFi 6)

May i know if its worth like is the Linksys router and ok one?
Before this i was inclined to get the M1 500Mbps plan but the pricing of this seems rather attractive. Both the Linksys routers are ONR?

 

[loganrunning]

Dear All,

Would like your views on the following, starhub is offering my new BTO a groupbuy and these are the details of the package.
1Gbps Broadband New signups: Free 6 months 1Gbps at $43.30/mth (Effective Price: $32.48/mth)
- Free Service installation & activation worth $148
• Special Top up price for routers based on your needs:
• $5.05/mth for Linksys MX2001 (WiFi 6)
• $8.07/mth for Linksys MX4200 (WiFi 6)

May i know if its worth like is the Linksys router and ok one?
Before this i was inclined to get the M1 500Mbps plan but the pricing of this seems rather attractive. Both the Linksys routers are ONR?

pricing looks ok, the main discount appears to be the waiver of the upfront charges.
just need to be aware that starhub usually charges "disconnection fee". check with them first.

personally, I'm a bit wary of linksys due to the firmware support duration.

to me, key considerations are:
a. do you intend to get starhub tv? or only internet access?
b. do you need a mesh setup? or just a single router?
if mesh, you will need more than 1 unit. since your BTO will have wired ports, you can use a dual band model like the MX2001 ie using wired backhaul.
c. if single router, then size, layout, and positioning of main areas of use will be key. it would be helpful if you upload your floorplan
d. useage and performance expectations. just a few computers, hp, maybe tv? or plenty of IoT devices as well?

 

[millennia05]

pricing looks ok, the main discount appears to be the waiver of the upfront charges.
just need to be aware that starhub usually charges "disconnection fee". check with them first.

personally, I'm a bit wary of linksys due to the firmware support duration.

to me, key considerations are:
a. do you intend to get starhub tv? or only internet access?
b. do you need a mesh setup? or just a single router?
if mesh, you will need more than 1 unit. since your BTO will have wired ports, you can use a dual band model like the MX2001 ie using wired backhaul.
c. if single router, then size, layout, and positioning of main areas of use will be key. it would be helpful if you upload your floorplan
d. useage and performance expectations. just a few computers, hp, maybe tv? or plenty of IoT devices as well?

Hmm thanks for sharing so much, very very insightful indeed!!
1) Just internet access as i will be using Netflix, Disney tv (Subscription already active and in use in my current place)
2)Prob it will just be a couple of laptops, one PS5, 2 HPs and one TV.
Yes will prob need to go for mesh but seems confusing hahhaha

 

[loganrunning]

Hmm thanks for sharing so much, very very insightful indeed!!
1) Just internet access as i will be using Netflix, Disney tv (Subscription already active and in use in my current place)
2)Prob it will just be a couple of laptops, one PS5, 2 HPs and one TV.
Yes will prob need to go for mesh but seems confusing hahhaha

based on the above, the SH setup sounds ok.

if you can use wired access where possible, you'll be happier eg laptops, PS5, TV etc if portability is not a factor. less headache over coverage, speed, latency etc.
hp, no choice have to use wifi.

also, if you game and need better latency (more important than speed), check out the various telco threads to see whether you should remain on your current telco, or jump to another telco (whether sh or other). end of the day, no matter how attractive the price, but if the uptime/latency(ping time) are bad, you'll quickly forget the attractive price and be frustrated waiting for the contract to be over. worse still if you have to pay a "termination charge" just to say goodbye.

 

[mikezuper]

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[millennia05]

based on the above, the SH setup sounds ok.

if you can use wired access where possible, you'll be happier eg laptops, PS5, TV etc if portability is not a factor. less headache over coverage, speed, latency etc.
hp, no choice have to use wifi.

also, if you game and need better latency (more important than speed), check out the various telco threads to see whether you should remain on your current telco, or jump to another telco (whether sh or other). end of the day, no matter how attractive the price, but if the uptime/latency(ping time) are bad, you'll quickly forget the attractive price and be frustrated waiting for the contract to be over. worse still if you have to pay a "termination charge" just to say goodbye.

Actually i left out the fact that starhub is charging us additional $121.10 for the Linksys MX2001 and $193.68 for the Linksys MX4200, plus apparently there is disconnection fees involved as well, so will it be better if i op for the M1 500Mbps plan n get my own perhaps better router instead?

 

[loganrunning]

Actually i left out the fact that starhub is charging us additional $121.10 for the Linksys MX2001 and $193.68 for the Linksys MX4200, plus apparently there is disconnection fees involved as well, so will it be better if i op for the M1 500Mbps plan n get my own perhaps better router instead?

good quesions you are asking

key considerations are what your use activities, requirements and expectations.
for most users, speed is not the issue. it's latency and routing (esp for gamers), and coverage (your router and/or Access points). then if you are a more advanced user, the ability to have more control over your router. Also, it's great to have a new BTO since new units are all wired up (the only thing not well executed is only 1 single data port in the hall (assuming your router is to be next to the TV, but that can be solved with some wiring and trunking).

I've not used either of these Linksys models, but i see positive comments on the MX4200.
I'm happy with my Asus and OpenWRT and FreshTomato, so i'll leave it to others to chime in on comparisons with other models.
Personally, I'd spend a more on the router (strictly speaking, a router/AP) as it is the key to your network. Scimping can be false economy, and you might be upgrading sooner.

budget is another important question.

your question on 500Mbps vs 1Gbps is valid. most users will be well served with 500Mbps (i am on m1 500Mbps, gamers at home have no issues/complaints). even with 1Gbs, you are limited by remote servers which will do traffic shaping and bandwidth limiting anyway - the full potential will generally only be seen when doing much downloading from local or fast asian sites.

the other issue i see with 1Gbps plans is the handwringing every 2 years - jump or stay, this router better or that? better recontract before the price reverts to non-promo price, additional costs of moving etc....

if your useage does not require high speed, I'd say, go with 500Mbps, get your own good router, and you can take it easy.

as for starhub vs m1, both are recommended alternatives, and both have their detractors, so you need to sift thru the comments to see whether the negative points apply to you or not.

i won't be prescriptive and say go for m1 or starhub, but i'll share my considerations.
i didn't want to worry about price increase when promo ends esp on renewal.
i didn't want hidden costs, worse still, termination costs when there is already a registration cost.
i have used m1 (another location) for 6-7 years, and not problems
I had problems with starhub in the past, they are probably much better now.

but, i suspect you can't go wrong with starhub (happy if others can correct me). Just that their group buy does not seem to include the 500Mbps option.


edit: i forgot, did you mention if you need to port in your telephone number? if so, check out porting-in charges, and whether there are monthly charges. IIRC, m1 does not have monthly charges.

edit 2: a post on sh vs m1 telephone charges

 

[loganrunning]

Actually i left out the fact that starhub is charging us additional $121.10 for the Linksys MX2001 and $193.68 for the Linksys MX4200, plus apparently there is disconnection fees involved as well, so will it be better if i op for the M1 500Mbps plan n get my own perhaps better router instead?

you might want to keep in mind the recommendation in this post that you may require 2-3 units of MX4200.

Depending on your floor plan, some users report being able to get whole house coverage with a single high end router (i was one of them). this means placing it in a central location (you have the luxury of a new house, so no existing reno or pre-installed furniture to contend with).

if you can post your floor plan, I'm sure others will be glad to chip in their advice too.

 

[loganrunning]

you might want to keep in mind the recommendation in this post that you may require 2-3 units of MX4200.

Depending on your floor plan, some users report being able to get whole house coverage with a single high end router (i was one of them). this means placing it in a central location (you have the luxury of a new house, so no existing reno or pre-installed furniture to contend with).

if you can post your floor plan, I'm sure others will be glad to chip in their advice too.

you can also check out this post for pointers on wifi router location and considerations

 

[Henry Ng]

Oh thanks for the reply.

Just plug and play with a bit of basic set up but no problem for ASUS router because it has quick set up. See > https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044663/

 

[Henry Ng]

There are no real differences for router recommendations between 500Mbps and 1Gbps plans. In the end it depends on your budget and expectations.

For example, if your budget is only about S$100, you can consider AX routers, like Xiaomi AX3000 or TP-Link Archer AX72 (from Carousell).

A wireless router is an important component for the home network. So it will be give a bit higher budget within means. To me there is basically no such thing as "Overkill" for any main router below S$500. But that is just me. Different people have different considerations.

Take note 500Mbps and 1Gbps are "Internet speed". Some people use 500Mbps plan but have internal home network at 2.5G or even 10Gbps, since they need fast internal home network.

Actually $200+ each already can get quite good router.

 

[shortbirdlonghair]

Any value AX router better than TP-Link AX72 from M1 for range? Prefer just 1 router instead of having 2 mesh nodes.