Suggestions of a router replacement

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#311097 13-Dec-2023 14:19

for the last two weks I have been having dropouts on my fibre slingshot connection. I spoke to slingshot they have no issues. So it could be me first thing Replace the standard slingshot router

What do you suggest I would prefer a good quality unit so I expect it will cost I have multiple tvs and ipads computers all using cat cable or wifi

suggestions please

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#3171463 13-Dec-2023 14:53

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI1209/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-Advanced-Gigabit-Router-5

These are excellent, or if you want to be more spendy https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-UDM-Dream-Machine or https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-UDM-Dream-Machine

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#3171473 13-Dec-2023 15:49

NickMack:

These are excellent, or if you want to be more spendy https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-UDM-Dream-Machine or https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-UDM-Dream-Machine

They don't seem to have a telephone socket.?

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#3171486 13-Dec-2023 16:15

gnfb:

NickMack:

These are excellent, or if you want to be more spendy https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-UDM-Dream-Machine or https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-UDM-Dream-Machine

They don't seem to have a telephone socket.?

Telephone? what is this? :-) Buy an ATA (something like this - https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETYST1037/Yeastar-TA200-2-Port-FXS-VoIP-Gateway-ATA) or put existing router into bridge ish mode and use that for phone only....

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#3171501 13-Dec-2023 16:38

NickMack:

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI1209/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-Advanced-Gigabit-Router-5

Has the EdgeRouter software got a LOT better since the EdgeRouter Lite?

The Lite was a horrible product to configure. No IPv6 in the GUI meant I had to look up how to do things on the command line to make minor changes.

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#3171506 13-Dec-2023 16:45

I use it in anger and have no issues.. i put it through its paces!!

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#3171508 13-Dec-2023 16:46

I think I am going to get slingshot to send me an updated modem

I have a choice

NETGEAR Orbi Wi-Fi 6 Router ....... Netcomm NF18AC/NF18MESH

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#3171552 13-Dec-2023 18:27

Netgear Orbi

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#3171559 13-Dec-2023 18:42

When using the Netgear Orbi the phone service is via the ONT.

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#3171561 13-Dec-2023 18:46

SirHumphreyAppleby:

NickMack:

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI1209/Ubiquiti-EdgeRouter-ER-X-Advanced-Gigabit-Router-5

Has the EdgeRouter software got a LOT better since the EdgeRouter Lite?

The Lite was a horrible product to configure. No IPv6 in the GUI meant I had to look up how to do things on the command line to make minor changes.

I would not be recommending the Edgerouter to anyone... There are practically no software updates being pushed out to it anymore. There has been no software changes for years now (last major release was back in 2018 I believe).

To be honest unless if you have a darn good excuse you should be using the recommended router from the ISP. Failing that, pick up a Spark Smart Modem from Trademe / Facebook Marketplace as they're really good and stable routers with great WiFi and have mesh support with the Spark Smart Mesh.

Or, the provided Orbi sent by Slingshot/2degrees.

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#3171628 14-Dec-2023 00:03

michaelmurfy:

I would not be recommending the Edgerouter to anyone... There are practically no software updates being pushed out to it anymore. There has been no software changes for years now (last major release was back in 2018 I believe).

To be honest unless if you have a darn good excuse you should be using the recommended router from the ISP. Failing that, pick up a Spark Smart Modem from Trademe / Facebook Marketplace as they're really good and stable routers with great WiFi and have mesh support with the Spark Smart Mesh.

Or, the provided Orbi sent by Slingshot/2degrees.

A beta 3.x version of EdgeRouter firmware is available at the moment to people who are signed up for access to betas.

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#3171646 14-Dec-2023 08:35

+1 for the Orbi, which has WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 on the Netcomm

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#3171688 14-Dec-2023 12:44

Orbi it is if I go that route Thanks once again guys

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#3171753 14-Dec-2023 16:08

mrgsm021:

+1 for the Orbi, which has WiFi 6 vs WiFi 5 on the Netcomm

Also +1 for Orbi (with extenders backhauled via Ethernet)

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