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WiFi Router buying suggestion

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Zangetsu
Zangetsu Original post #1
Jul 29, 2020 at 1:59 AM
I want to buy a new WiFi Router but not sure which one to go for ?
For a 100Mbps broadband connection which one is the best to go for. Also, clarify about Dual-Band routers ?
Most probably I will be buying a two antenna router.
2.4 or 5GHz ?
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whitestar_999 #2
Jul 29, 2020 at 2:48 AM
Dual band=2.4GHz wifi(which everone has & which is why high chances of interference especially in an urban area) + 5GHz wifi(more speed but lesser range because of principles of physics, almost zero chances of interference). First decide your budget which is the most important factor.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #3
Jul 29, 2020 at 7:14 AM
Actually its not normal WiFi router. Its the cable modem router
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whitestar_999 #4
Jul 29, 2020 at 10:55 AM
Zangetsu said:
Actually its not normal WiFi router. Its the cable modem router
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There is only one type of wifi router. Cable modem is not actually ADSL modem which telephone broadband providers use. If it is optical fiber connection even then you need a normal wifi router only unless you plan to get your own ONT router(which I don't suggest anyway).