nbn FTTP Router Recommendation under $150

nagzy on 03/05/2020 - 13:50

Hi, can anyone recommended a good router for a single storey house under $150.
Am with TPG and been given NetComm router which keeps dropping out.

I was looking at TPLink Archer A9 AC1900 and contacted TPG and they were very quick to say they so not support 3rd party routers but will assist in setting up.

Many of you may be using other routers and would appreciate for any help.

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  • bdl on 03/05/2020 - 15:24
    +1

    Ignore TPG, get the Archer A9 if you like it. You will be able to get it working even if TPG say no.

    Keep the Netcomm (which TPG supplied and support) - so, you can swap it out if you need their support to diagnose, say, a faulty line in the future.

    And remember non-TPG companies (eg. Aussie Broadband) will help you out no matter what equipment you use.

    • nagzy on 03/05/2020 - 15:39

      Thanks so much, much appreciated

  • GLO on 03/05/2020 - 17:26
    +2

    Whilst single story, have you had a look at any of the mesh systems.

    • dixy on 03/05/2020 - 17:51

      Any recommendations on mesh systems?

      • Twix on 03/05/2020 - 20:03

        How big or small of an area are you trying to cover?

        How much do you want to spend?

        • dixy on 03/05/2020 - 21:51

          Area around 350 square meters and budget under $300. Thanks

          • Twix on 03/05/2020 - 22:10

            @dixy: TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi Router System - 2-Pack $188
            AmpliFi HD WiFi Router by Ubiquiti Labs $299

            • Shirty Grizzly on 04/05/2020 - 15:32

              @Twix: Where did you find the deco m5 2 pack for $188 I'm interested!

              • Twix on 04/05/2020 - 20:10
                +1

                @Shirty Grizzly: From Centrecom with an ETA May 13.

                Scorptec have them for $199 with an ETA of May 6.

  • Twix on 03/05/2020 - 19:53
    +2

    TP-Link Deco E4 (2-pack) AC1200 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System $149 <—- this router supports 100 Mbps.
    TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Mesh Wi-Fi Router System - 2-Pack $188 <—- over budget but this router supports Gigabit.

    • nagzy on 03/05/2020 - 20:27
      +1

      Thank Twix, I have the house setup with extender and AP, plus the router serves Internet to the granny flat.
      Mesh sounds good but then other devices will be no use.

      Thanks for your advise and I really appreciate

      • Twix on 03/05/2020 - 20:37
        +1

        Sell them. Wifi extenders belong in tech recycling bins :-)

        If you needed to you can put a 3rd TP-Link Deco in the granny flat.

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