Mesh wifi router kaput

[NintendoSwitch]

My Google Nest Mesh wifi router (around 4 years of daily usage) and satellites seem like going kaput (around 1-2 days have to reboot them becos dunno which one gone on the fritz so got to try until got internet again). Walking around onlie see Linksys, DLink and Asus. What brand and model ish good and available? Need mesh as otherwise cannot reach all the rooms.

 

[poland_ball]

Generally prefer ASUS for their long support and ability to flash merlin firmware. How big is your place anw?

 

[NintendoSwitch]

Generally prefer ASUS for their long support and ability to flash merlin firmware. How big is your place anw?

5rm HDB. But between the router and the devices will be 2-3 concrete walls so need mesh or else the signal will be too weak. Currently using base unit and two satellites.

 

[poland_ball]

I use Asus bt10 and my 5 rm can get signal everywhere without using mesh. Even in toilet with 2 concrete walls in between

 

[NintendoSwitch]

I use Asus bt10 and my 5 rm can get signal everywhere without using mesh. Even in toilet with 2 concrete walls in between

Is that just one unit or one unit plus one satellite? I also checked Amazon and a two pack sells for $1,121. Is that around the price for these BT10?

 

[Griggs]

Is that just one unit or one unit plus one satellite? I also checked Amazon and a two pack sells for $1,121. Is that around the price for these BT10?

You can find the 2-pack on carousell for $600-700, mostly from people who got it from m1 for $12/mth x 24

I'm using using the Asus BT10 2-pack now. However I have tested with just one node in db box, I can actually receive wifi signal throughout my 4-room flat. Even the furthest bedroom I can get 200+mbps on wifi. Ofc since I got the two pack I'm utilizing both now, pretty much full speed throughout the house.

 

[NintendoSwitch]

You can find the 2-pack on carousell for $600-700, mostly from people who got it from m1 for $12/mth x 24

I'm using using the Asus BT10 2-pack now. However I have tested with just one node in db box, I can actually receive wifi signal throughout my 4-room flat. Even the furthest bedroom I can get 200+mbps on wifi. Ofc since I got the two pack I'm utilizing both now, pretty much full speed throughout the house.

Anything to look out for when buying electronics on Carousell?

 

[HiHelloBye]

Anything to look out for when buying electronics on Carousell?

make sure there's valid warranty lol

 

[poland_ball]

Is that just one unit or one unit plus one satellite? I also checked Amazon and a two pack sells for $1,121. Is that around the price for these BT10?

1 unit. They sell in packs of 2 but you can get 1 unit for about 360ish on carousell since many M1 people are trying to unload them

 

[magix]

I’ve tried both TP-Link and Asus routers.


While Asus offers a lot of features and provides regular firmware updates, sometimes those updates can cause issues, especially with their mesh routers, which come with a lot of functions.


On the other hand, TP-Link doesn’t update firmware as frequently, but the router does its job well and rarely has firmware issues, at least with the Wi-Fi 6 model I was using.

 

[NintendoSwitch]

I’ve tried both TP-Link and Asus routers.


While Asus offers a lot of features and provides regular firmware updates, sometimes those updates can cause issues, especially with their mesh routers, which come with a lot of functions.


On the other hand, TP-Link doesn’t update firmware as frequently, but the router does its job well and rarely has firmware issues, at least with the Wi-Fi 6 model I was using.

Which TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 model were you using? Was it a mesh? If not is the signal strong enough to go through 3-4 concrete/glass walls?

 

[magix]

Which TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 model were you using? Was it a mesh? If not is the signal strong enough to go through 3-4 concrete/glass walls?

I'm using the Deco X90 with 2 units for my HDB. Two units are sufficient, and the Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house is very good. So far, it's been running smart plugs, bulbs, and an IP doorbell without any issues.

As for my Apple TV, I'm also using a Wi-Fi connection. Playback and skipping between different parts of videos work fine.

 

[xiaofan]

Which TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 model were you using? Was it a mesh? If not is the signal strong enough to go through 3-4 concrete/glass walls?

No such single wireless router which can penetrate 3-4 concrete/glass walls. In fact, the signal will usually be not acceptable after two concrete walls for the 5GHz band. 6GHz band is even worse.

All routers need to follow IMDA wireless router transmission power regulation.

Reference from the sticky thread.
IMDA Singapore regulation on router Tx power
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...home-networking.6653421/page-5#post-152744363

 

[Alphas]

I had China router and set it to Australia region for far better transmission power.