ASUS - RT-AX1800S

just look for one that meet your needs for what you have on internet speeds and devices. just be careful cause there are some routers out there that have no computer interface only mobile, so you can only connect to it with you cellphone. so if you need to change anything or do all the setups, it has to be done through your cell phone. I got the ASUS RT-AX1800S for less than $60, it's now $70. if you want one with wifi7 then expect to pay over $100.

I use the ASUS RT-AX1800S. Only 70.00 on Amazon

I'm not a fan of Netgear routers. They'll do in a pinch, but in my experience break within a year or two. I recommend ASUS Routers, this one is the same price - [https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-AX1800-Router-RT-AX1800S-Subscription-Free/dp/B09M9477NS?crid=JINVSXHS6QRH&sprefix=asus%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1&ufe=app\_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666](https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-AX1800-Router-RT-AX1800S-Subscription-Free/dp/B09M9477NS?crid=JINVSXHS6QRH&sprefix=asus%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.9fe8cbfa-bf43-43d1-a707-3f4e65a4b666)

Yeah I've been running the RT-AX1800S for about 8 months now and it's been rock solid. The web interface is way better than TP-Link's garbage too, actually lets you configure stuff without wanting to throw it out the window

Any router you buy for home Internet will have a firewall built-in. You seem to be under the impression that a firewall needs to be bought separately. This is not true. The R605 is a wired only router, so you will need something to provide WiFi as well. I suggest for your apparent level to just get a typical all-in-one home routers, like a typical ASUS or Netgear. Make sure it's at least WiFi 6 (AX) and within your budget, and it'll be fine. I usually recommend this as an affordable model: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-AX1800-Router-RT-AX1800S-Subscription-Free/dp/B09M9477NS/

For a good, simple, budget conscious router easily enough for 400 sq ft and 100 Mbps, I recommend the ASUS AX1800. It's $70 in the US, I imagine it's similar in the EU. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-AX1800-Router-RT-AX1800S-Subscription-Free/dp/B09M9477NS/ It supports using a VPN Client mode, so you can hook into Proton if you wish. Whether that's a good idea or not depends on a lot of things, like if you work from home and if your employer would allow it, difficulty in using some streaming services with a VPN, whether you game and need to open ports, etc. But at least the option is there in that model router.

I would definitely upgrade the router first. It is ancient and, as you've noticed, capped by its 100 Mbps Ethernet ports. Any modern WiFi 6 or better router will run circles around it. If you're generally happy with the coverage of your current router except for the speed, then this budget ASUS model is affordable and far superior to what you are using: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-AX1800-Router-RT-AX1800S-Subscription-Free/dp/B09M9477NS/ If you want to invest a bit more to get something in the mid or upper tier, by all means do so. But since your gaming consoles and PC are wired in and your WiFi usage is just Roku and phones, that budget model will be just fine too. I like ASUS for all-in-one router models. Without changing modems, you should be able to hit 300-350 Mbps by just changing routers. Whether or not buying an expensive modem is worth it to get that extra bit of speed (to 400 Mbps) is up to you. I personally don't think you'll notice. You can also check with Xfinity to see if they will give you a modem free of charge. They might give you a modem / router combo unit that perfectly fits your needs and you don't have to buy anything. As long as they do NOT change a monthly fee, it's worth trying. If they DO change a monthly fee, then proceed in using your own equipment exclusively, starting with the router upgrade, and then seeing if you need a modem upgrade at all.

asus is usually solid. had the rt-ax1800s for a while, no issues. firmware updates keep it secure. worth a shot if you're switching from tp-link.

I have that asus for my vr. Works great

I own the ASUS RT-AX1800 and RT-AX3000. I like them both. I don't use either of them as my gateway anymore though. I upgraded to a sg-1100 pfSense gateway recently and have both the routers running in AP mode now. One for upstairs coverage and one for downstairs coverage. I, as others have said, encourage you to install Merlin firmware if you choose ASUS. Just make sure your model has Merlin firmware available. The RT-AX3000 v2 was my gateway before the sg-1100 and I had to install forked third-party Merlin firmware because there weren't any current versions that supported the v2 model.

Yes, you're almost spot on. Avoid TP-Link Wi-Fi '6' routers. Those and Huawei Wi-Fi '6' routers are known to cause issues. You can use a TP-Link Wi-Fi '6e' router like the AXE75 though, those are great. It's just specifically the TP-Link and Huawei Wi-Fi '6' routers that are an issue. The ASUS AX1800 is an excellent choice! I've used one of those extensively for VR and it's excellent. As long as it's setup correctly I'd easily recommend one.

Wi-Fi 6 I can personally vouch for the ASUS AX1800 or AX3000 routers. Avoid TP-Link and Huawei Wi-Fi '6' routers for VR gaming specifically, they're know to cause issues. Their Wi-Fi '6e' routers are fine though. In terms of connecting multiple headsets to the same router, do you mean you're playing native games downloaded on the Quests [no PC] and are just using the router to get internet to them? Or do you have multiple PCs setup and doing PC VR gaming?

I'm using the 1800s as a node and my main router is the RT-BE86U. I can say that the 1800s is holding up super well as a node. I recommend the ASUS.