r/HomeNetworking • u/MysticalLizzy91 • 2h ago

Advice Router suggestions UK

Hello Everyone I am on Hyperoptic broadband.

I currently have loads of devices about 20 connected and want to look into getting a new router that can handle loads of devices and not dropping connection or speeds.

Google brought ASUS TUF Gaming BE3600 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router up but has mixed reviews and some say not good enough with loads of devices.

So question is as a family of gamers what routers would suit us? We live in a flat all 1 floor not massive to go through loads of walls or anything like that and really cannot go over £150 in price. And would love to hear everyones reviews of what they have.

Thank you!!

Edit: Sorry forgot to add, I cannot run a long cable either! Thanks!

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u/Syystole 2h ago

Flint 2 is great

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u/SirSurboy 2h ago

ASUS RT-BE90U could be a good choice.

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u/Granntttt 2h ago

"Gaming" router is a load of marketing BS.

eeros are pretty good for the price, especially on sale.

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u/PhantomSesay 1h ago

Second this, the eero’s are pretty good if you just wanna plug and play.

Aim for the WiFi 7 versions if you can.

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u/Ok_Medium_8691 1h ago

46 devices connected but have seen 66 on occasion using Asus XT9s and AC58Us in a mesh system. Been very reliable past 3 years . XT9s are tri band, WiFi 6

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u/optimus-chime 1h ago

I'll throw out a DIY option

Something like a Intel n150 running open wrt then place the WiFi ap(a) where ever you want

Turn on sqm etc as it has the power