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== XWi Home ==
The XWi Home is our recommended router setup.
=== 1G Router ===
* This router may be supplied to XMission customers. Contact Support for more details.


{|
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| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:AsusAX5700-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:U61-400px.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | ''' [https://amzn.to/3ynwJXm ASUS AX-5700]: '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''GS4220E'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' ASUS
<br>'''Brand:''' XMission / Calix
<br>'''Model:''' AX-5700
<br>'''Model:''' GS4220E
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
'''Specifications: '''
<br>'''Antennas:''' 3 - Removable
* '''[https://wiki.xmission.com/images/7/7d/GS4220E-U.pdf GS4220E]'''
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 WAN / 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / 2 USB 3.0
* Covers Approx. 2500 SqFt
<br>'''Price:''' $249.99 - Amazon
* Check out [https://xmission.com/xwi XWi Home] for more info.
<br>'''[https://www.asus.com/us/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-Gaming-Routers/RT-AX86U/techspec/ Product Specifications]'''  
<br>'''[https://www.asus.com/us/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-Gaming-Routers/RT-AX86U/HelpDesk_Manual/ User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Comercial-grade home network security
* Lifetime free ASUS AIProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro
* WPA3
* Advanced parental controls
|}
|}
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=== 2G/2.5G/10G Router ===
{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" |[[File:NetgearOrbi-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:GS5229E-1.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/39U69f8 Netgear Orbi Wifi 6]'''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''GS5229E'''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Brand:''' XMission / Calix
<br>'''Model:''' Orbi WiFi 6
<br>'''Model:''' GS5229E
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Tri-band
<br>'''Specifications: '''
<br>'''Antennas:''' 8
* '''[https://wiki.xmission.com/images/a/a6/GS5229E-U.pdf GS5229E]'''
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 3 LAN on router / 2 LAN on satellite
* Covers Approx. 2500 SqFt
<br>'''Price:''' $349.99 - Amazon
* Check out [https://xmission.com/xwi XWi Home] for more info.
<br>'''[https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbk752/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK752/RBK752_UM_EN.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity by Bitdefender 30-day free trial
* NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls 30-day free trial
* Easy setup in minutes with Orbi App
|}
|}
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== Multi-Gig Routers ==
 
{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" |[[File:TplinkAX6000-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:ASUS-ROG-GT-AXE16000.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3HXlgkD TP-Link AX6000]'''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | ''' [https://amzn.to/4afW6Nj ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000]: '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' TP-Link
<br>'''Brand:''' ASUS
<br>'''Model:''' AX-6000
<br>'''Model:''' ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Ports:''' Dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN / 2.5 Gbps WAN / 4x 1 Gbps LAN / 2x USB 3.2
<br>'''Antennas:''' 8
<br>'''Price:''' $299.99 - [https://amzn.to/4afW6Nj Amazon]
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 8 LAN gigabit / 1 USB-A 3.0 / 1 USB-C 3.0
<br>'''[https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/spec/ Product Specification]'''  
<br>'''Price:''' $259.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_manual/ User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax6000/#specifications Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax6000/ User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Free lifetime subscriptions  to TP-LINK HomeCare
* Next-level antivirus
* Robust parental controls
* QoS
|}
|}
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{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:TplinkDecoX20-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:Synology-RT6600ax.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3nlbj6Z Mesh Deco X20] '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | ''' [https://amzn.to/4vjn52T Synology RT6600ax]: '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' TP-Link
<br>'''Brand:''' Synology
<br>'''Model:''' Mesh Deco X20
<br>'''Model:''' RT6600ax Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Ports:''' 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN / 1x 1 Gbps WAN / 3x 1 Gbps LAN / USB 3.2 Gen 1
<br>'''Antennas:''' 4
<br>'''Price:''' $329.99 - [https://amzn.to/4vjn52T Amazon]
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 1 LAN gigabit / 2 LAN gigabit per satelite
<br>'''[https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/RT6600ax#specs Product Specification]'''  
<br>'''Price:''' $179.99 - Amazon 2-pack / $199 - Amazon 3-pack
<br>'''[https://global.synologydownload.com/download/Document/Hardware/HIG/Router/22-year/RT6600ax/enu/Syno_HIG_RT6600ax_enu.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/product-family/deco-x20/#specifications Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/deco-x20/ User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Free lifetime subscriptions  to TP-LINK HomeCare
* Malicious site checker
* Infected device isolation
* SPI firewall
* Parental controls
|}
|}


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{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:LinksysVelop-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3HTSHVb Linksys Velop Mesh] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' Linksys
<br>'''Model:''' Velop AX4000 Tri Band Mesh
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Tri-band
<br>'''Antennas:''' 8
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 3 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0 per unit
<br>'''Price:''' $349.99- Amazon 2-pack
<br>'''[https://www.linksys.com/us/velop-ax4000-tri-band-mesh-wifi-6-system-mx8000/p/p-mx8000/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://downloads.linksys.com/support/assets/userguide/MX4000Series_UserGuide_INTL_LNKPG-00755_RevB00.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Easy setup with Linksys app
* Parental controls
* Separate guest access
* Linksys seal


|}
== Gigabit Routers ==
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{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:NetgearNighthawk-w.jpg|200px]]
 
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3nrpJCt NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Model:''' Nighthawk Pro AX5400
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Antennas:''' 4 - Removeable
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
<br>'''Price:''' $299.99- Amazon
<br>'''[https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rax50/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RAX50/RAX50_UM_EN.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Easy Setup with Nighthawk App
* NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls
* NETGEAR Armor
|}
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<br><br>
{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:AsusRog-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:ASUS-RT-AX86U-Pro.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3u5vCcr ASUS ROG Rapture AX11000] '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/4wM9MJE ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800] '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' ASUS
<br>'''Brand:''' Asus
<br>'''Model:''' ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming Router
<br>'''Model:''' ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 x 10G for WAN/LAN, 1 x 2.5G for WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5G for LAN, USB 3.2 Gen1 x1, USB 2.0 Gen1 x1
<br>'''Antennas:''' 8 - Removeable
<br>'''Price:''' $249.99- Amazon
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 2.5 Gig LAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
<br>'''[https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be86u/techspec/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''Price:''' $349.99- Amazon
<br>'''[https://dlcdnta.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE86U/APAC27728_RT-BE86U_APAC_QSG_safety_notices_v2_WEB.pdf?model=RT-BE86U&Signature=0HG1l5-~YUAHpUNbJXoCFlm0CTctErlF3iRNDhD-ORs0GSz1AUnlbRcxsd9T2cEWlyr3UmBjZnxA8GI0NKPR6~5rmzrTIVHqMGfzv9xFhfxJKBXVmTbxUiF8PYMcXPsIMvSwHpOq07sUIMYvvE8ajCxk6EFkfmPVS2dkrPaMm4bN89jJ86MPM5cHl-LiEew2p8srLEV~yZgL6JWVwrzTP3xMClxL3tVSPRJP9nG5PhZSMSLfJZ9JLpep8aBXAwTgdthMx7COv9oFpkURM0jXxTrewoF56sgl40lIIr7uqTkNnrcQQpgr4gR8zHwaraTLoohS2XAjZNGxfgaeY5bXyw__&Expires=1779999206&Key-Pair-Id=K2ITB7O97XKKCX User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-model/spec Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-model/helpdesk_manual User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* AiProtection Pro by Trend Micro
* Easy port forwarding
* Simultaneous gaming and VPN
* ASUS AiMesh compatible
|}
 
== 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.


{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:Netgearax6700-w.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/39Wybqp NETGEAR AX1800] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Model:''' AX1800 4-Stream Wifi 6 Router
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi 6/Dual-band
<br>'''Antennas:''' 3
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit
<br>'''Price:''' $119.99- Amazon
<br>'''[https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rax10/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RAX10/RAX10_UM_EN.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Easy setup with Nighthawk App
* Additional add ons:
** NETGEWAR Armor $99 / year
** NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls $34.99/ year
|}
|}
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{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:LinksysEA7500.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:Netgear-Nighthawk-RAXE500.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/3y1IPUC Linksys EA7300] '''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/4nV4KGA Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500] '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' Linksys
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Model:''' EA7300
<br>'''Model:''' Nighthawk AXE11000 (WiFi 6E)
<br>'''WiFi:'''  Dual-band
<br>'''Ports:''' Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps Multi-Gig port
<br>'''Antennas:''' 3
<br>'''Price:''' $199.99- Amazon
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
<br>'''[https://www.netgear.com/hk-en/home/wifi/routers/raxe500/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''[https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RAXE500/RAXE450_RAXE500_UM_EN.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://www.linksys.com/us/p/P-EA7500/ Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[http://downloads.linksys.com/downloads/userguide/EA7500-MUG_International_20160610.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Easy Setup
* Simultaneous dual band ( 2.4 + 5 GHZ )
* MU-MIMO simultaneously streaming and gaming on multiple devices


|}
|}
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* Model numbers may vary depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer and may have different firmware versions.
 
== XMission Managed Router ==
 
This router may be supplied to XMission customers.
 
{|
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:WR1200.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:GLNet-GL-MT6000.png|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''ReadyNet WR1200'''
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/4f97HkL GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2)] '''
'''Specifications:'''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' XMission / ReadyNet
<br>'''Brand:''' GL.iNet
<br>'''Model:''' [[XM-WR1200]]
<br>'''Model:''' Flint 2
<br>'''WiFi:''' WiFi Dual-band
<br>'''Ports:''' 2x 2.5 Gbps Ports (Flexible WAN/LAN) / 4x 1 Gbps LAN / 1x USB 3.0
<br>'''Antennas:''' 4
<br>'''Price:''' $159.99 - Amazon
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit
<br>'''[https://store-us.gl-inet.com/products/flint-2-gl-mt6000-wi-fi-6-high-performance-home-router?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us-brand-kwtest Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://www.readynetsolutions.com/wr1200-wireless-ac-router Product Specifications]'''
<br>'''[https://docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-mt6000/ User Guide]'''
<br>'''[https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/0bee8ca4/files/uploaded/WR1200-Manual.pdf User Guide]'''
<br>'''Includes:'''
* Runs OpenWrt
* Please use XMission firmware
|}
|}
== 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.


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<br>'''Brand:''' Ubiquiti Networks
<br>'''Brand:''' Ubiquiti Networks
<br>'''Model:''' ER-X
<br>'''Model:''' ER-X
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Ports:''' 5 Gb ports / 1 data/PoE input port, 3 data ports, 1 data/PoE passthrough port.
<br>'''Ports:''' 5 Gb ports / 1 data/PoE input port, 3 data ports, 1 data/PoE passthrough port.
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
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<br>'''Brand:''' Ubiquiti Networks
<br>'''Brand:''' Ubiquiti Networks
<br>'''Model:''' ER-10X
<br>'''Model:''' ER-10X
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 RJ45 Serial Port / 10 Ethernet Ports / Port 0 Supports PoE in / Port 9 Supports PoE out
<br>'''Ports:''' 1 RJ45 Serial Port / 10 Ethernet Ports / Port 0 Supports PoE in / Port 9 Supports PoE out
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
<br>'''Price:''' $129.99 - Amazon
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* Model numbers may vary depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer and may have different firmware versions.
== Switches ==
{|
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:NetgearSwitch .jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://amzn.to/4biGt5n NETGEAR 5 Port MultiGig Switch] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' NETGEAR
<br>'''Model:''' MS305
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Ports:''' 5 x 1G/2.5G Multi-Gig Ethernet ports.
<br>'''Price:''' $99.99 - Amazon
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:71XpvleAJcL._AC_SL1500_.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XWKF55C?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JQQFNNXENA36AW11DDFP&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JQQFNNXENA36AW11DDFP&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_JQQFNNXENA36AW11DDFP&peakEvent=5&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&th=1/TRENDnet 8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' TRENDnet
<br>'''Model:''' TEG-S380
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Ports:''' 8 x 2.5GBASE-T Ports.
<br>'''Price:''' $99.99 - Amazon
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" | [[File:71kzpoCw+lL._AC_SL1500_.jpg|200px]]
| style="width: 375px;padding:5px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;" | '''[https://www.amazon.com/Real-HD-2-5G-Unmanaged-10-100-1000Mbps/dp/B0C27DC6XJ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=YOR9EX8FD5CD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7C-gtrWDoNCrwvEUYJCvVfTp5Mm_c5HKNskNzm8wHjtFH1OsvXvN4NxFLRTSsszMgJFcZWwpqVcZji5z4NGQ9xUHJJWIksTwzRrnPn2s0t4ykr2Hr2IZJPhYfDMlGyvmV16CeYQV1ZezXsK5_G37BH2Xh24WWRkD2m_jFInm5tN4rG1zBwgjw_2cJJJuVIN5VSnVW4WxEXMheBzOcFI6t6w8ABp2r4fgtwInaZ-Wt8M.yFl01R6sKfxL6TxjFljglvZSdXmKCog5YCvj0juHY64&dib_tag=se&keywords=multigig%2Bswitch&qid=1734627448&sprefix=multigig%2Bswitc%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-10&th=1/RealHD 8 port 2.5GB Switch] '''
'''Specifications:'''
<br>'''Brand:''' Real HD
<br>'''Model:''' SW8-25G
<br>'''WiFi:'''  None
<br>'''Antennas:''' 0
<br>'''Ports:''' 8 2.5/ 1 10GB SFP+
<br>'''Price:''' $69.99 - Amazon
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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.


== Placement of your router ==  
== 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 - you know the stuff your walls are made from - can and will impact the strength of your wireless signal.
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 ==  
== Router Issues ==  
If you continue to have issues with your current router, it may be time to upgrade. If after talking with our support department and we have walked you through factory resetting your router and updating the firmware with no change to performance, then it may be time to get a new router. You can visit our [[Router and Wireless Troubleshooting]] guide to help you further.
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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Latest revision as of 14:48, 28 May 2026

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.

XWi Home

The XWi Home is our recommended router setup.

1G Router

  • This router may be supplied to XMission customers. Contact Support for more details.
GS4220E


Specifications:
Brand: XMission / Calix
Model: GS4220E Specifications:

2G/2.5G/10G Router

GS5229E

Specifications:
Brand: XMission / Calix
Model: GS5229E
Specifications:

Multi-Gig Routers

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000:

Specifications:
Brand: ASUS
Model: ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000
Ports: Dual 10 Gbps WAN/LAN / 2.5 Gbps WAN / 4x 1 Gbps LAN / 2x USB 3.2
Price: $299.99 - Amazon
Product Specification
User Guide



Synology RT6600ax:

Specifications:
Brand: Synology
Model: RT6600ax Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6
Ports: 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN / 1x 1 Gbps WAN / 3x 1 Gbps LAN / USB 3.2 Gen 1
Price: $329.99 - Amazon
Product Specification
User Guide



Gigabit Routers





ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800

Specifications:
Brand: Asus
Model: ASUS RT-BE86U BE6800
Ports: 1 x 10G for WAN/LAN, 1 x 2.5G for WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5G for LAN, USB 3.2 Gen1 x1, USB 2.0 Gen1 x1
Price: $249.99- Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide



Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500

Specifications:
Brand: NETGEAR
Model: Nighthawk AXE11000 (WiFi 6E)
Ports: Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) + one (1) 2.5G/1Gbps Multi-Gig port
Price: $199.99- Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide



GL.iNet GL-MT6000 (Flint 2)

Specifications:
Brand: GL.iNet
Model: Flint 2
Ports: 2x 2.5 Gbps Ports (Flexible WAN/LAN) / 4x 1 Gbps LAN / 1x USB 3.0
Price: $159.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide

EdgeRouter X

Specifications:
Brand: Ubiquiti Networks
Model: ER-X
Ports: 5 Gb ports / 1 data/PoE input port, 3 data ports, 1 data/PoE passthrough port.
Price: $129.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide



EdgeRouter 10X

Specifications:
Brand: Ubiquiti Networks
Model: ER-10X
Ports: 1 RJ45 Serial Port / 10 Ethernet Ports / Port 0 Supports PoE in / Port 9 Supports PoE out
Price: $129.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide

  • Model numbers may vary depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer and may have different firmware versions.

Switches

NETGEAR 5 Port MultiGig Switch

Specifications:
Brand: NETGEAR
Model: MS305
WiFi: None
Antennas: 0
Ports: 5 x 1G/2.5G Multi-Gig Ethernet ports.
Price: $99.99 - Amazon


8-Port Unmanaged 2.5G Switch

Specifications:
Brand: TRENDnet
Model: TEG-S380
WiFi: None
Antennas: 0
Ports: 8 x 2.5GBASE-T Ports.
Price: $99.99 - Amazon

8 port 2.5GB Switch

Specifications:
Brand: Real HD
Model: SW8-25G
WiFi: None
Antennas: 0
Ports: 8 2.5/ 1 10GB SFP+
Price: $69.99 - Amazon



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.

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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