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Revision as of 12:54, 3 July 2024
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.
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GS4220E
Specifications:
Brand: XMission / Calix
Model: GS4220E
WiFi: Simultaneous dual-band
6x6 Streams / 2x2 @ 2.4GHz and 4x4 @ 5GHz
Smart Channel selection: XWi routers automatically change WiFi channels to optimize peak performance so you don’t have to.
Ports:
- GS4220E 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit
Price:
Specifications:
Includes:
- XWi App
- Accurately confirm your upstream connection with speed tests from the router rather than connected devices
- Create guest networks for increased security
- Prioritize your data to ensure that visitors don’t over consume bandwidth
- See all connected devices when troubleshooting and toggle unnecessary devices off
- Automatically blocks suspicious traffic before it enters your network
- Block or filter content applications
- Completely control your home WiFi experience
- Wi-Fi 6
- IPv6 Ready
- Check out XWi Home for more info.
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2G/2.5G/10G Router
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GS5229E
Specifications:
Brand: XMission / Calix
Model: GS5229E
WiFi: Simultaneous dual-band
6x6 Streams / 2x2 @ 2.4GHz and 4x4 @ 5GHz
Smart Channel selection: XWi routers automatically change WiFi channels to optimize peak performance so you don’t have to.
Ports:
- WAN: Single (1) 100/1000/2500/5000/10000 BASE-T Ethernet port, RJ 45 connector
- LAN: 1 100/1000/2500/5000/10000, 4 10/100/1000
Price:
- XWi Home - 2G/2.5G - $15/month
- XWi Home - 10G - Free with 10G Internet Package
Specifications:
Includes:
- XWi App
- Accurately confirm your upstream connection with speed tests from the router rather than connected devices
- Create guest networks for increased security
- Prioritize your data to ensure that visitors don’t over consume bandwidth
- See all connected devices when troubleshooting and toggle unnecessary devices off
- Automatically blocks suspicious traffic before it enters your network
- Block or filter content applications
- Completely control your home WiFi experience
- Wi-Fi 6
- IPv6 Ready
- Check out XWi Home for more info.
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Multi-Gig Routers
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ASUS AX-5700:
Specifications:
Brand: ASUS
Model: AX-5700
WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band
Antennas: 3 - Removable
Ports: 1 WAN / 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / 2 USB 3.0
Price: $249.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide
Includes:
- Comercial-grade home network security
- Lifetime free ASUS AIProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro
- WPA3
- Advanced parental controls
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Netgear Orbi Wifi 6
Specifications:
Brand: NETGEAR
Model: Orbi WiFi 6
WiFi: WiFi 6/Tri-band
Antennas: 8
Ports: 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 3 LAN on router / 2 LAN on satellite
Price: $349.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide
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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TP-Link AX6000
Specifications:
Brand: TP-Link
Model: AX-6000
WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band
Antennas: 8
Ports: 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 8 LAN gigabit / 1 USB-A 3.0 / 1 USB-C 3.0
Price: $259.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide
Includes:
- Free lifetime subscriptions to TP-LINK HomeCare
- Next-level antivirus
- Robust parental controls
- QoS
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Gigabit Routers
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Mesh Deco X55
Specifications:
Brand: TP-Link
Model: Mesh Deco X55
WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band
Antennas: 4
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 3 LAN gigabit per satelite
Price: $149.99 - Amazon 2-pack / $199 - Amazon 3-pack
Product Specifications
User Guide
Includes:
- Free lifetime subscriptions to TP-LINK HomeCare
- Malicious site checker
- Infected device isolation
- SPI firewall
- Parental controls
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Linksys Velop Mesh
Specifications:
Brand: Linksys
Model: Velop AX4000 Tri Band Mesh
WiFi: WiFi 6/Tri-band
Antennas: 8
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 3 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0 per unit
Price: $349.99- Amazon 2-pack
Product Specifications
User Guide
Includes:
- Easy setup with Linksys app
- Parental controls
- Separate guest access
- Linksys seal
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NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400
Specifications:
Brand: NETGEAR
Model: Nighthawk Pro AX5400
WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band
Antennas: 4 - Removeable
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
Price: $299.99- Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide
Includes:
- Easy Setup with Nighthawk App
- NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls
- NETGEAR Armor
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ASUS ROG Rapture AX11000
Specifications:
Brand: ASUS
Model: ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming Router
WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band
Antennas: 8 - Removeable
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 2.5 Gig LAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
Price: $349.99- Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide
Includes:
- AiProtection Pro by Trend Micro
- Easy port forwarding
- Simultaneous gaming and VPN
- ASUS AiMesh compatible
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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.
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NETGEAR AX1800
Specifications:
Brand: NETGEAR
Model: AX1800 4-Stream Wifi 6 Router
WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band
Antennas: 3
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit
Price: $119.99- Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide
Includes:
- Easy setup with Nighthawk App
- Additional add ons:
- NETGEWAR Armor $99 / year
- NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls $34.99/ year
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Linksys EA7300
Specifications:
Brand: Linksys
Model: EA7300
WiFi: Dual-band
Antennas: 3
Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0
Price: $129.99 - Amazon
Product Specifications
User Guide
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.
Switches
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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
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EdgeRouter X
Specifications:
Brand: Ubiquiti Networks
Model: ER-X
WiFi: None
Antennas: 0
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
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EdgeRouter 10X
Specifications:
Brand: Ubiquiti Networks
Model: ER-10X
WiFi: None
Antennas: 0
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
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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
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.
