Deco P7 (3-pack)

You can get something like a tp link deco and set it up yourself using their app, I’ve done it at my house myself and it works reasonably well compared to our old extender

Look at firewalla gold pro ... Best router I've ever used in a long time... Understand this is a router only though... This doesn't provide wireless access and way above your budget . Would also need to add access points for that. I don't think you will find anything decent in that price point TBH. ... I had decent luck with TP link deco as well but I find that it could have some better features... Unfortunately if you go with consumer routers you will always find them lacking....

\+1 for deco, I have 3 of them at home (one on each floor) and it works great!

\+1 for deco, I have 3 of them at home (one on each floor) and it works great!

Don’t bother with TP Link Deco either, ok router but not great Parental Controls.

I only have the Deco so that’s all I can speak to. Ive been really happy with it. Easy to set up, works really well, and no issues after over a year so far. It has all the capabilities you would want, including easily setting up separate networks for guest, IoT devices, etc. you can assign your devices to specific access points or use the mesh functionality. Also very easy to expand if you want to add more access points.

I have a TP-Link Deco mesh system that was easy to set up and easy to expand. No issues so far for 2 years

Wifi extender would reduce the speed considerably. Best option : Mesh network. You'll need two minimum and add on would be 2.5K per mesh router. TP link Deco is what I am use. Second best : buy another wifi router and connect it with the original through ethernet cable. You'll have a different wifi name for the network from the second router so you'll have to switch between connections.

Stick with their Modem, it should be fine for that. Then set their modem/router combo to bridge mode so only the router portion works and sends the internet signal to your new router to do its job Get your own router though. For options, some people like TP Link Decos… I have them right now but lately all of my Apple devices keep having connection stability issues. If you want a prosumer option Ubiquity’s Dream Router 7 or Express 7 are options (UDR7 has a Black Friday deal expiring today)