I’ve been using my carrier’s router for a while now but I’ve been having some issues. Though speed tests show nice speed, the consistency of the signal is very bad. I work from home in an office with my SO and when we’re both using the internet the signal can become really bad. Currently getting 20% signal strength and having a hard time keeping my teams call up.

The router is not that far, like 10-15m away but does go through a wall. Ethernet cables are unfortunately not a possibility and since we both have desktop computers we’d rather not move.

Looking for a router around 100 euros, preferably available on Amazon Spain so I can return it if it doesn’t solve my problem. The goal is to shut down the carrier router’s wi-fi and just use the new router for all the networking.

I don’t having any special requisites. Wi-fi 6E would be a nice to have but honestly wi-fi 6 is good enough. Solid connection is the most important thing for me.

Thanks!

  • walden@sub.wetshaving.socialEnglish
    3·
    7 days ago

    For what it’s worth, I’ve heard a lot of complaints about powerline adapters. I’ve always seen it as sort of hacky and unreliable. Only as a last resort.

    • Bronzie@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      6 days ago

      Yeah I’m not a fan. Used to install them, but we had so many issues.

      In some houses, if they turned on a heavy load like a washing machine or dish washer, the internet capitulated conpletely.

      I always recommend a better router over HomePlug.

      Modems/routers from ISP’s are often cheap crap anyways, so just invest in a decent Asus/Netgear/TP-Link and it should be a lot better. Stay away from overpriced gaming versions. A 3 antenna router for 100€ will run probably circles around what OP has and be a lot more configurable.

      If money is not issue and the house is big; consider a semi decent mesh. I am super happy with the XT8 from Asus.