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GL.iNet
Flint 2
$169.99
positive
neutral
negative
NETGEAR
Nighthawk RS300
14 positive 0 neutral 6 negative
Based on 20 Reddit mentions
$299.99
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Good Wi-Fi Router in 2026. Any recommendation?
Just did this - 7 people, 3 floors. Went through a few mesh systems (tplink be4800, be5000, XE75). Hated the way mesh worked, walked to another room device would hang on the further node and online games were choppier (higher ping and latency) than a single nighthawk (even had wired backhaul from ma
...tazman137 in r/wifi
January 5, 2026 3:59 PM
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How to increase?
Even the cheaper Mesh systems without wired backhaul will suffer. You could go with a really expensive Deco system that has good wireless backhaul but you're looking at $800-1000. I have a 3500 sq ft house. Went through 3 deco (be4800, be5000, xe75pro) systems, Netgear nighthawks (rs300, 500, 700),
...tazman137 in r/wifi
December 18, 2025 9:56 PM
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Why Do Devices on Mesh Wi-Fi Refuse to Connect to the Nearest Node?
Some of the time it worked. Randomly I'd find the PC in the basement connected to the wrong node after it was forced to stay on another one. Or my phone would be connected to the one upstairs (even though I hadn't been up there in a few hours) when there's one in the same room I'm in (living room).
...tazman137 in r/HomeNetworking
February 10, 2026 4:09 PM
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