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Who makes good 5G routers? There don't seem to be that many options in the first place, could do with upgrading from my current TP-link MR-600.
Edit: Cell tower 5G, not Wi-Fi 5Ghz
OpenWRT
I've got an Asus that's pretty good still. Just prior to Wifi 6, but the newer variants should have it.
Jumping on here. The answer is indeed Asus.
I went through 2 TP-Link devices in as many years. Been using this Asus RT-AC86U for 7 years and counting now with no issues.
It's funny because I've had this one particular issue with two Asus routers that I manage for family...
They use this plunger power button design, you push the button in and it toggle locks in to place, the problem is that after a few years whatever mechanism retains the plunger fails and it always springs back and keep the device from staying on. So far the solution has been to cram a paper clip down the housing to hold it in. I just find comedy in having to apply that fix twice.
Idk. My Asus always overheats and just dies. My tplink has always been stable and gives me no issues whatsoever. I run two now as a mesh and works great even in the toilet.
I don't see any on their UK site, any models to look for?
Anything on the supported list on this site is well-liked by the community. Can't go wrong with any of them. I'm a fan of 86U family, though.
https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/
And do any of those support 5G? I haven't even got as far as being concerned with software features yet.
5G as in cellular?
I use MikroTik with a USB CAT 20 modem.
Separate modem isn't a bad idea actually, could keep the current router then until replacing it at a later date. Very brief looking I can see some that have 4 antennas from either MicroTik or Teltonika. Current 4G router has 2 antennas and I have got some pretty large antennas to improve the signal, if you have 4 can you mix different antennas or better that they are all the same?
Might be costly though, they appear to be for more business use.
I use a Sierra Wireless EM9293 with a USB3 to M.2 Key B 4G 5G Modem Adapter Enclosure with SIM Card Slot - V7 from Wireless Haven.
Impressive kit and costs me about 300 in parts.
Works natively with my Mikrotik USB port.