TP-Link - Archer AX12 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router

Ok, that's not that big and 1 access point should cover it. I think you'll be fine with any wifi 6 router, honestly. Avoid any of the mesh systems, and don't use any repeaters. As long as you have the wifi 6 router wired directly to the modem, you'll get the best possible latency and performance. Personally, I'm a fan of TP-Link, so there are two I could recommend, if you're looking for a specific model. * TP-Link Archer AX1450 - $50: It'll do everything you want and it'll perform well. It's an older model, so the availability of it will be more limited. However, it also could be much cheaper if you're considering a used one, since people may be selling their old router when they upgrade. I see there are some listed for only $25 on ebay. * TP-Link Archer AX55 - $65-100(there are some sales now, if you can get one for a decent sale price): This is a step up from the AX1450 and this is a current model. It'll do all the same things, but has more powerful hardware and will support higher maximum speeds, if you're looking for something more future proof. The AX1450 is really all you need, since it can support speeds up to 1 gbps over wifi, assuming all the connected device also supports speed that high. The speed it supports is well beyond what you mentioned as your requirement. The AX55 is almost twice as fast as the AX1450, but since the AX1450 is already so much faster than what you need, the AX55 may just be overkill and unnecessary.

There's nothing wrong with the AX12. It's a step up from either of those I mentioned, but it also costs $150. If you're ok with spending that much on it, then you can get that one, but it's kinda overkill from what you described as needing. The reason to avoid wifi mesh, is because a mesh system uses multiple wifi access points that communicate wirelessly, to extend range. With the size of the coverage area you need, you don't need the additional range, in my opinion, so you won't benefit from it. Also, in a mesh system, your traffic is sent to one of the mesh access points, then the mesh system needs to relay that traffic from point to point, until it reaches the central router. Those additional hops in the mesh system increase latency. In summary, for your purpose, a mesh system will just increase latency and won't give you any benefit, since you don't need the range. So you'd get all the cons and no pros of using a mesh system. And to clarify that, I don't mean that you should avoid a "mesh compatible" device. Devices can be mesh compatible, but that doesn't mean you're using the mesh functionality. My suggestion is simply to not use mesh. If you buy a router that is compatible with a mesh environment, and you're not using the mesh functionality, there's no harm in that.

From my personal experience don't buy AX1500 routers. I tried Archer AX12 and A Xiaomi AX1500 router and it both unstable on the 5Ghz wifi 6, high ping and random disconnect even after I disable TWT and Airtime Fairness.

Short answer, No. In this day and age, better to get either WiFi mesh systems or you can buy individual WiFi Routers and link them together by EasyMesh. This enables you to have a single SSID over the whole house, without the lag to connect between multiple devices. If you wish to future proof your network, either a WiFi mesh network from TP Link or whichever brand you prefer or get multiple Wifi Routers or Wifi extenders which are EasyMesh compatible and link them. Like you, I initially bought a tp link range extender and connected with the local network provider router wirelessly. It was a pain as there were dead zones inside the house where the network used to jump between the router and extender. I did not want to let the extender go for waste, so I got a tp link BE600 (₹9.5k) and connected it via ethernet to the ISP router. Then I bought a tplink Archer AX1200 router (₹2.5k) and linked the extender I had to the main router. There was still a dead zone, so I ended up buying one more AX1200. With the above, there are no wifi dead zones around the house. (My home is a 5000sq ft single floor). I went the router way cause it has better coverage. I thought of going the Omeda way and using Powered Ethernet Wifi points around the home, but I wanted to futureproof my network in case I ever go for a 1GBps connection. You can always get 2-3 AX1200s and link them and call it a day, it would be cheaper than getting standalone Wifi mesh systems. I did not go the range extender route cause the wifi routers have better coverage (range) and device handling capabilities than the individual range extender.

Yep, go for 1Gbps, totally enough for one person working from home. There was no need for the 2Gbps plan. A simple router like the [TP-Link AX12](https://www.grabnpay.in/products/tp-link-archer-ax12-1500-dual-band-gigabit-wifi-6-router-wpa3-security-with-tether-app?_pos=7&_sid=1cc2953ae&_ss=r) should do the trick...

If you’re looking for a solid setup, check out[ Syrotech SY GPON 2010](https://www.grabnpay.in/products/syrotech-sy-gpon-2010-wadont-dual-band-1200-mbps-xpon-ont-wireless-router-for-ftth-data-voice?_pos=39&_sid=a7c3730b5&_ss=r) for fibre/FTTH, and pair it with [TP‑Link Archer AX12](https://www.grabnpay.in/products/tp-link-archer-ax12-1500-dual-band-gigabit-wifi-6-router-wpa3-security-with-tether-app?_pos=3&_sid=abc67f7e8&_ss=r) for WiFi. The Syrotech handles the fibre connection, and the Archer AX12 gives you good WiFi coverage for gaming, streaming, and everyday use.

I bought the TP-Link Archer AX1500. 1000 sq ft house.  10 feet to the TV.  Wired to the PC.  Couple phones.   Works very well.

People here aren't suggesting affordable. Affordable at $50 is an TPLink AX1500. Affordable mesh would be $85/node TPLink Deco XE75 (6Ghz WiFi 6e is much better than anything 5Ghz). As soon as you go above those price points Ubnt makes sense. People overpaying for stuff like Flint2 are being fleeced. Buying yesterdays tech at yesterdays prices!

TPLink routers are the "best performance per dollar" on average. I have an AX1500 I bought for $55 that is still going strong. But these days 6Ghz is more important and intelligent mesh also. So the DECO XE75 is amazing for the price ($85/node when buying two) as most people with bigger houses or plaster walls can see big performance improvements with a mesh setup. Once you go above those price points, consider Ubiquiti all the way!

Do you need WireGuard VPN? Honestly most people even if they love DDWRT just want to setup a router and have it work. I used DDWRT for years. Honestly these days the TPLink stuff is hard to beat for the price. The AX1500 is $50 and for the average smaller home or apartment with 500mbps or slower Internet it will be just as rock solid and reliable as DDWRT on average as long as you don't need crazy features (like WireGuard VPN @ 900mbps or whatever they claim). If you have a friend who needs a "wireless router" right now but really a mesh router will work for that also ... the TPLink Deco XE75 is a great piece of kit for $85 (off Amazon when bought in a 2-pack) that does 5Ghz & 6Ghz and routes 1Gbps fiber Internet at full speed on wifi and wired. *(the upgraded XE75+ that has 2.5Gbps Ethernet gets me 1.6Gbps via wifi to my cellphone on 2Gbps fiber).* The whole point is WiFi 6 is old at this point, 6e or 7 (find one w/6Ghz radio) is a much better buy for he same or little bit more money.

Mesh is the way to go, I have TP link AX1500 and it’s done a great job eliminating poor speeds and coverage

Grab a Wi-Fi 6 router. TP-Link AX1500 or ASUS RT-AX55 are solid picks. They're a bit cheap, reliable, and handle a ton of devices. Put it central in the house and you’re golden.

GL.Inet 100% as it runs relativley pure OpenWRT and has a bunch of nice features that while you might not use them this time are great for other times, like you can connect it to public wifi and then your devices to it to isolate them, and as mentioned above setup a VPN service on it to send all your traffic though the VPN. i'm pretty sure TP link dosnt have these features or if it does they are way more basic. I deff know it dosnt let you connect to public Wifi's and use that as a wan connection cuz iv had to reaseach it recently due to moving to an appartment with shared wifi.

I put my ISP modem on bridge mode and used TPlink as my main router. Then connect it with other tplink router via EASYMESH as it allows us to create mesh with wired backhaul. Below are the 2 links you need. I can’t tell you exactly what to do since ISPs might have different needs but below articles may give you an idea. I have BE550 and AX1500 on the Ethernet backhaul. https://www.tp-link.com/uk/easymesh/product-list/ https://www.tp-link.com/ae/support/faq/3731/