This week we answer all your questions and queries about which router you should buy and how to go about deciding this for yourself. Standalone vs. mesh, eero vs. Orbi, 2×2 vs 4×4, we cover it all. After listening to this episode you'll have both the information and even some deals to be able to make your choice and know you've got the right Wi-Fi for your home.Note: Shownotes are complete!

Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:

00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 633
00:02:12 Good timing: Apple AirPort leaves us.
00:04:29 Michael-Choosing a Router
- Apple Quietly Kills AirPort Extreme by Breaking Up Wireless Router Team (2:12)
00:06:09 Standard/Standalone Wireless Routers
- MIMO
- 802.11
- Synology RT1900ac
- Netgear R7000
- TP-LINK Archer C9
- Netgear R8500
- D-Link DIR-895L
00:17:53 Wi-Fi Pain points: Larger homes or many devices
00:20:08 First solution: Wireless Range Extenders (includes using router in bridge/WDS mode)
00:23:51 TP-Link RE350K
00:28:48 Second Solution: Wired Access Points
00:33:30 Netgear EX7300 extender
00:38:41 2016 Solution: Wi-Fi Mesh
00:38:52 Tim-What is Mesh?
00:47:03 Netgear’s Orbi
00:50:38 Observations on eero vs. Orbi
- eero
- AmpliFi
- Luma
00:59:26 Starting the setup discussion
01:06:05 Sponsor: PowerPhotos from Fat Cat Software
01:08:47 Setup revisited
01:18:19 Using a mesh in bridge mode (Best of both worlds?)
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