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What is the best router for over 15 devices. We use Spectrum internet.

I've been using an Airport for 4+ years, time to replace it due to streaming issues.

Thanks.

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Posted on Oct 30, 2022 9:06 AM

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Oct 30, 2022 11:02 AM in response to jcp333

I would suggest that you consider routers from either Asus or Synology.

To help with your decision, you may find the following SmallNetBuilder site helpful. Otherwise, if you provide us with your overall networking requirements, we may be able to help narrow down the search.

The AirPorts were pretty much "plug & play," and relied on the AIrPort Utility to administer them. Non-Apple routers typically use a web-based administrator interface that you would access via a web browser. Most also offer far greater capabilities than the now outdated AirPort base stations.

For streaming, it's best to use all wired connections between devices, but the newest wireless routers offer Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, which comes nearer to wired performance. Note that your wireless clients must have the same capabilities to take advantage of Wi-Fi 6. Not all today do yet. Fortunately, Wi-Fi 6-capable routers will continue to support Wi-Fi 3-5 (g, n, & an, respectively) ... so they should support all of your current clients.

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