Fibre wifi router

gasdoctor

gasdoctor

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Hi,
I'm changing to Fibre from ADSL and my ISP (idnet) supply a Billion 8800NL router for 63 + Vat.
It looks ok but I have heavy wifi requirements over a largish property (3floors).
I need decent wifi signal that can handle multiple connections often 19 clients. Whilst my Ps4 wired connection needs to be the quickest possible.

Happy to fork out up to £200 if needed.

Just wanted opinions on whether this router will be ok or if there are other routers out there. (Currently have DSL N55u which needs an extender to get down the garden to my shed)

Thanks
 
I'd look in to the option of using their supplied router as a modem, and keeping your existing router.

:edit: I read your post as they supply the router free, not £63 + vat! Disregard my post :p
 
I don't think they'll supply anything FoC/inclusive.

When I was with them a while back I just received the VDSL modem from Openreach and was left to sort the router myself.
 
Best bet is to just use their router as a modem (if it supports) it, then use one or more wireless routers for your DNS/DHCP/Firewall and APs etc.
 
It all depends where you site the router/AP. If it's in the ground floor then from experience you may struggle in the top floor area, if possible try and locate it centrally.

My suggestion is two fold, buy an ex BTO VDSL modem such as the ECI /r for £10 from ebay or an HG612 if you want to pay £25-40 because it can be software unlocked to get line stats (ECI requires a £2 TTL interface ). Add a router of your choice *without* a VDSl modem, the AC68U (£100+) or AC56U (Under £80) are essentially the same hardware (CPU/RAM) but differ slightly on wifi AC1200 and 2x2 MIMO vs AC1900 and 3x3MIMO from memory).

If that isn't giving you the coverage you want then add some Ubiquiti Unifi AP's, they're ceiling mounted and look like fire alarms etc. the great thing with them is they support seamless hand off so your device will connect to the one that has the best signal without user intervention.
 
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