Recommended Routers
Recommended Routers
When it comes to your connection, your router is one of the most important devices you can add to your home network. We know that routers are not cheap, however in order to meet the demand of your daily wifi needs, you may need to invest a little more money in a router that will cover your entire home with little dead spots.
Keep in mind that while any gigabit router is compatible, XMission recommends the following products based on feedback from our staff and customers. The products below are not required for service. You should choose a router that fits your budget.
- Please remember XMission cannot guarantee advertised speeds over a wireless connection. When available we recommend the use of Ethernet cables.
XMission Managed Router
This router may be supplied to XMission customers.
| AX1801 Specifications:
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Multi-Gig Routers
| ASUS AX-5700 Specifications:
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| Netgear Orbi Wifi 6 Specifications: User Guide Includes:
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| TP-Link AX6000 Specifications:
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Gigabit Routers
| Mesh Deco X55 Specifications:
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| Linksys Velop Mesh Specifications:
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| NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400 Specifications:
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| ASUS ROG Rapture AX11000 Specifications:
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Routers on a budget
We know that you may not be able to afford the best router out there. So we chose a few that will work when you are in a pinch.
| NETGEAR AX1800 Specifications:
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| Linksys EA7300 Specifications:
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- Model numbers may vary depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer and may have different firmware versions.
Enterprise
For intermediate users, or those who would like to take advantage of the full capabilities of the XMission Network, we recommend Ubiquiti's UniFi wireless line: a proprietary mesh-like network environment, commonly used in enterprise-level deployments. XMission's office and some staffers use Ubiquiti for wireless access points.
| EdgeRouter X Specifications: |
| EdgeRouter 10X Specifications: |
Placement of your router
The placement of your router is very important. Your wireless signal will need to travel from your router to where you are in your home. Putting your router in a utility closet is probably not the best choice if your utility closet is in your basement and you spend all day upstairs. You may want to reconsider a more central location for your router. Materials such as concrete, metal, brick, and sheetrock—in other words, the materials your walls are made from—can and will impact the strength of your wireless signal.
Router Issues
If you continue to have issues with your current router, it may be time to upgrade. If you do not see improved performance after talking with our support department and walking you through factory resetting your router and updating the firmware, it may be time to get a new router. You can visit our Router and Wireless Troubleshooting guide to help you further.
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