Fios users ( router suggestions) (1 Viewer)

[BELOWSEALEVEL]

I have the 200 mbps/200 mbps package
Internet only.
This allows me to use my own router because I don't have the tv service.
I don't need a modem because the Ethernet is coming straight from the ONT.
Currently I have the quantum g1100 Verizon router with a Netgear extender.
It does ok but without tv, I no longer need their router. ($12 a month to rent)

My question is:
Do you guys have any suggestions on routers?
I'm looking at:
Google nest
Netgear orbi ac3000
Netgear orbi ac1200
Night hawk ax1800
Eero pro
D-Link ac2200

All of these are mesh routers with satellites. The best reviews I've seen go to the Google nest.
Just wondering what set ups you all have and your input on their quality of speed?
Wifi 6 is optional for me but not a deal breaker.
Thoughts? I posted this here because nobody visits the tech board that much.

 

[BELOWSEALEVEL]

Just bumping since I know Louisiana doesn't have Fios. Hoping for some members who live in other states to
share before the thread falls off the first page.
I've narrowed my list down to two.
The Netgear ac1200 RBK 14 mesh
with one router and 3 satellites.
I found it for $159.99.
The second being the Google nest
AC 2200 with one router and 2 satellites.
I found it for $320.00



Thanks again.

 

[gboudx]

My company makes gateways for ATT and other ISP/Content providers so I'm curious about this. Verizon sold the Fios business to Frontier here in the North Texas area. The RG communicates directly with northbound equipment for it's configuration. So you can only have RG's which ATT provides. I wonder how Verizon does this if you can use some other gateway? Maybe the ONT gets the configuration instead?

 

[BELOWSEALEVEL]

With the ONT acting as the modem, Verizon cuts off tech support when you
use your own router. You do need a Verizon router if you have the tv service.

 

[Terrence]

I think you need to explain what your needs are, the use cases to get suggestions.

I had the Netgear Orbi but it did not work for me. Thus I went with a more enterprise system (Cisco controller, Cisco APs, and a pfSense box as the router). I am on Uverse not Fios. Your needs, space of house, etc. will determine any suggestion.

If you want to go with an enterprise lite solution then the UniFi product has great reviews but you need some ethernet drops.

 

[BELOWSEALEVEL]

Just looking to boost my wifi.
1 desk top
1 printer
1 surface pro
1 fire TV
1 smart TV
2 fire sticks
3 phones
2 tablets
1 ps4
Alexa
Working with roughly 1500 sq ft
I don't need anything major, I just
Want to get close to the 200/200 I'm
paying for. I'd like to have it cover the backyard as well. So let's say I'd like to
have 2000 sq ft of coverage.
It's myself, my wife, and a 4 1/2 year old
daughter who'st tech savvy. Lol
I'm still leaning toward the Google nest.
The limited ports on both devices doesn't
matter to me. I haven't had anything plugged in the router for years .

 

[gboudx]

We have 3400sqft house and use 1 Eero base with 2 beacons for full mesh network. We have no WiFi issues.

 

[BELOWSEALEVEL]

Update:
Found the Google nest 3 pack for
$310.00 plus tax free shipping.

Verizon service 200/200

Speed tests were amazing.
With the Verizon Quantum
Next to router downstairs:
Upload was 65Mbps
Download was 58 Mbps
Upstairs:
Upload was 40 Mbps
Download was 36 Mbps
Office:
Upload was 32 Mbps
Download was 24 Mbps
Bedrooms:
Upload was 15 Mbps
Download was 9 Mbps
Outside:
No signal strength

Google nest results :

The whole house was the same and my
Entire front and backyard gets coverage.
I'm happy
Returning my old router tomorrow.

 

[eaton co saint]

I have the UniFi system in my house. 3700sf on 3 levels. I have one "hub" on each floor and I works flawlessly. The benefit of this system is no lag.... If you use a wireless mesh each hub connects to the nearest hub connection and it can slow down WiFi speeds... That is how I understand it. The drawback to UniFi is the need to hard wire in the hubs... I have cat-5 running all over the house, I had to run a connection from the box (near the floor) to the ceiling and mount the hub.
It is a little more work but, it works great.

 

[Rickboy]

I have the UniFi system in my house. 3700sf on 3 levels. I have one "hub" on each floor and I works flawlessly. The benefit of this system is no lag.... If you use a wireless mesh each hub connects to the nearest hub connection and it can slow down WiFi speeds... That is how I understand it. The drawback to UniFi is the need to hard wire in the hubs... I have cat-5 running all over the house, I had to run a connection from the box (near the floor) to the ceiling and mount the hub.
It is a little more work but, it works great.

End this thread. UniFi makes top notch networking gear.