Thanks for clarifying. I had to ask since your current router is ADSL. There are multiple options in these price range with gigabit ethernet ports.
TP-Link Archer A7/C7 (If you want to use OpenWRT)
TP-Link Archer C6 v3
D-Link DIR 1260. (I am using this router)
Tenda AC10 v3
Thank you. It's very helpful.
How is your experience with DLink 1260? why did you choose it over the others - if I may ask?
My experience with my Dlink 2750 has been quite good in terms of range and speed, although the Web UI feels really outdated.
What I read is that TP-Link gives much more value for what you spend compared to the other brands, so I was thinking of buying TPLink this time.
Have you tried Archer C6 or A7? which one would you buy among the 4 from your list above?
Also, Does OpenWRT have any useful benefit for home user? I remember reading about it 5-6 years back but now don't find much about its recent update etc.
Mercusys MR50G. Though it is 3300 on Amazon right now, you might get it for less than 3k during the Amazon Independence Day Sale.
Imo it is the only router that might be able cover your entire apartment.
Thank you! Yes I have also been looking at it because of it's specs - but this brand seems new and I want to go with something more well known as I just want to plug it in and forget about it.
I don't understand the Area Coverage rating of any of the brands - my current no-name wifi router that came from the service provider covers it quite well and the floor above, as does my DLink 2750. I used to get 1-2 bars on my phone from one block distance with my dinky little Belkin router without antenna I used 10 years back!
One thing that would be good to have is the link aggregation on the gigabit port, but I don't think it exists in any sub 5000/- router. Which router do you use by the way?
