Reddit mentions of OnHub Wireless Router from Google and TP-LINK, Color Blue

We got the Motorola MB7420 for the modem and then the Google OnHub Router from TP-Link. We've experienced considerably better WiFi coverage and a better quality of service overall.

I would divorce the two units (combination units tend to cut corners and if you ever get fiber internet or want to repurpose a part you're stuck).

My general suggestion would be SB6183 modem + (TP-Link Archer C7 or A7 or on sale Google OnHub for $70ish) - the google stuff is better out of the box(what I'd suggest a relative 1000 miles away would get), the TP-Link gear is MUCH more configurable and would give you better options if flashed (like SQM support).

This would all cost around $100-120ish which is a hair over your budget.

https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-Surfboard-SB6183-RB-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B01ERK1JLM
https://www.amazon.com/Google-WiFi-Router-TP-Link-Managed/dp/B013ALA9LA
https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-AC1750-Smart-WiFi-Router/dp/B079JD7F7G

Yes, these should be plenty good enough for a 60Mbps plan.

Also, FYI, the Google OnHub is only $100 now:

https://www.amazon.com/Google-WiFi-Router-OnHub-AC1900/dp/B013ALA9LA/

In my experience, it's simpler to manager, has better coverage, and better signal penetration.

Major drawback (aside from costing $10 more) is that it only has one LAN port. This isn't idea if you have a ton of devices that need wired Ethernet. Although plugging it into a $20 switch to get more Ethernet ports is always an option.

If you want easy of use and power, the Google OnHub. It takes care of channel updates and firmware updates too.


https://on.google.com/hub/

Google WiFi Router - OnHub AC1900 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013ALA9LA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CVc0AbN7XYC96

I just (1 week ago) cut the cord from FIOS and went to the 100/100 mbps plan - internet only.

We returned the router and bought the OnHub from google. We're very happy so far. Highlights;

1. Speed is incredible, I get full 100 mbps download and upload from almost everywhere in my house (2,400 sq. ft. single family).
   
   
2. It was super easy to setup using their app.
   
   
3. Monitoring/adjusting/tweaking is a breeze via the app. I can give guest wifi codes, prioritize devices, see which devices are connected and their bandwidth usage, etc...
   
   
4. The price was very fair - $99 and 2 day shipping from Amazon
   
   Overall, I have no complaints, but it's only been a week so take that with a grain of salt. I will say the reviews are overwhelmingly positive and there are thousands of them. I highly recommend the OnHub if you're looking for a high performance and customizable router.
   
   EDIT: It looks like it's back up to $125 on amazon. I'd probably still pay $125 for it, but if you can wait for a sale, you could save some $.

try this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013ALA9LA/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1517722799&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=router&dpPl=1&dpID=41gl0P41cdL&ref=plSrch

Has anyone considered this router: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013ALA9LA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dual channel, says it supports 100+ connected devices.

Grab as many of these as you need


OnHub Wireless Router from Google and TP-LINK, Color Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013ALA9LA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2mFSDbH5YS1RQ

Thank you for the advice! I ended up narrowing it down to the new Google router and the TP-Link Archer C7, but some reviews for the latter warned about updates/versions and I didn't want to deal with that. Plus the Google one looks pretty sexy!

I mean my roomate and I run wifi with both of our PC's on at the same time, 25-35ms all day. Wired doesn't really seem to change that much at all, and it sure as hell beats running Ethernet through walls or just leaving it running through the house.

Hell I was getting 50ms (which imo is definitely still viable to play with) using a wifi hotspot on a phone.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-OnHub-AC1900-Wireless-Router/dp/B013ALA9LA

our current router if curious

Going even deeper, almost all consumer routers these days are not actually just routers, they are a switch and router and WAP (wireless access point) in one. Heck, your modem is actually a modem and router under the hood too. So you can actually just have a modem and WAP (which is all most people need anyways).

Most routers come with 1 WAN port and 4 LAN ports and one or more antennas. But what if you have more than 4 wired devices? Well, you can just buy a switch instead of an expensive 6 or 8 port router! Like this guy has 8 ports, so you just plug one Ethernet cable from your router to the switch, and then you get 3 + 8 total wired ports to use!

What I did is returned the modem (because it was an old as shit model that for some reason they didn't want to upgrade, and at the time it was a $5 fee) and got this modem instead. Then for a router I got got some Linksys thing and called it a day.

If I were you, and if you want to go fancy (not /r/homelab levels), then go for a WAP like this and call it a day. If TWC don't want to give you a modem for free, check if it will make fiscal sense for you to just buy a modem instead of dealing with the fee.

After using it for a year I have to recommend TP-Link OnHub 1900. Any google wifi devices should be the same.

You will lose some features if you are a power user which I was, but since this router I havn't felt a need to fiddle with settings on my router at all.

I have over 50+ devices that connect to it, along with an average of 30 connected to it at a time.

https://www.amazon.com/Google-WiFi-Router-OnHub-AC1900/dp/B013ALA9LA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523284751&sr=8-3&keywords=tp-link+google+wifi