Routers & Other Networking Stuff
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StJesuz
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I have COX cable internet and I just got through a situation that caused an extended internet outage. A filter was determined to have been installed on my line, up on the utility pole. The situation was resolved by a technician removing the filter. Everything has seemed OK for about 2 months since that happened. I'm starting to see brief internet outages again, starting last week.
Can anyone take a look at my modem log file and status screen and give an opinion that might help me?
Can anyone take a look at my modem log file and status screen and give an opinion that might help me?
Denamian
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So my Asus RT-AC66U seems to finally be on it's way out. The 5ghz radio will no longer function regardless of how many times I reset or reflash tie firmware, so it's time to look for a replacement.
All it takes to cover my place is a single good router, so I don't need any mesh systems. Everything important is wired anyway. I was happy with the Asus and figured I might as well grab an ax capable router, so I was looking at this:
Amazon product ASIN B08BJHS3X7
Anything else I should be considering? I would prefer not to spend more that that, but will consider it if there's a good reason to.
All it takes to cover my place is a single good router, so I don't need any mesh systems. Everything important is wired anyway. I was happy with the Asus and figured I might as well grab an ax capable router, so I was looking at this:
Amazon product ASIN B08BJHS3X7
Anything else I should be considering? I would prefer not to spend more that that, but will consider it if there's a good reason to.
Asshat Foler
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Ubiquiti amplifi every single time. Think they do run $350 or so. Are you looking for plug and play solution or something you can customize?
Denamian
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Plug and play for the most part. I rarely need to change things from the default settings. I've got my desktop, NAS, Plex server, and an unmanaged switch plugged in to the router. The switch has my work phone and laptop, consoles and shield tv. Only things on wifi are my phone, surface and a couple nest minis.
Asshat Foler
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Dunno man. On one hand your requirements state you don't need mesh which is a huge perk of amplifi. After going through many routers for years I consider amplifi best, best quality, no more router crapping out a year later, mesh is awesome.
Amplifi is $340 but maybe it's worth looking at something cheaper with good quality? If you got money to burn go amplifi. I've been out of the game since switching to amplifi.
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Ao-
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I did a trial with Velop, it sucked. I've not been impressed by Orbi or Google Wifi from the experience of friends.
Amplifi is the best out of the box solution, without requiring (or really allowing) any customization.
Ubiquiti if you want to configure and run your own stack.
Amplifi is the best out of the box solution, without requiring (or really allowing) any customization.
Ubiquiti if you want to configure and run your own stack.
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Asshat Foler
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Frenzied Wombat
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Fuck Mesh, they're glorified repeaters. Unless there's some reason it can't be done, go the standard Unifi route with multiple AP's and fast roaming. If you need a router go for a USG.
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Intrinsic
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Strange timing. My Amplifi wifi just stopped working tonight. Not sure what is going on as I haven't plugged in to find out but the wifi is totally down, still working as a switch though. Rebooted and did a software update on it and no change.
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Ao-
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Amplifi and Unifi are both by Ubiquiti... You're looking at different classes of gear.
Amplifi Alien and you can expand should you ever need to. Should be an all-in-one-everything.
Denamian
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Asshat Foler
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I dunno then man. TBH you don't have a ton of requirements which works out well price wise. Why not just buy the cheapest router you can find that has good reviews on quality and meets your speef requirements? That $250 asus one you linked, I'd look for a cheaper option unless there's something specific about it you were eyeing.
Crone
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I think I narrowed my WiFi problems down to a 24 hour DHCP lease time. Phones and other wireless devices are having a hard time refreshing their DHCP lease. This would explain why if I try to browse or do anything requiring a connection it'll work a few minutes later, or if it'll work immediately after I disconnect and reconnect as it refreshes it's lease right away.
Just set it to a month. Sweet.
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Burren
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On the advice of folks here I got an Amplifi system a month ago and its been great. I finally have a strong signal anywhere in the house and outside.
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