The size difference on files on my computer was an issue with dropbox on the latest version of Win10. I used my mac to download all files and then moved the Dropbox folder inside OneDrive and got all synced. Apart from some files not being synced all looks good now. I am almost ready to cut Dropbox, part of that I already switched from yearly plan to monthly (was due for renewal on sep), just keeping it a month or two more to finalize.

With the new option of getting MS offoce on unlimited devices and concurrent sign in to 5 devices with the O365 plan ( https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Office-365-Blog/You-re-about-to-get-even-more-from-your-Office-365-Home-or/ba-p/234907) along with smart sync, I guess its a great deal

I personally use 1Password but was looking at options which are self-hosted. Need to test Bitwarden

I got the AmpliFi HD and really like it!

I was getting slow connections for a very long time and did a few tests before and after setting up the device. With the old setup, my wifi connected device speed was variable at different locations, but with AmpliFi HD, its almost stable at all locations/rooms.

Before AmpliFi

After AmpliFi

You mean the mesh router would be sufficient? or still suggesting the router+AP combo?

I couldn't find the ERX & AP on the local online store, but the Amplifi mesh router is available. There are some distributors and resellers number in the region where I can check

Haven't heard anyone discussing about the Amplify Mesh. No one used this yet?

@scottalanmiller said in New WiFi router recommendation:

Ubiquiti ERX

I am currently looking at the ERX and AP as well, just so much of products on their page, trying to find what suits my need!

I am leaning towards getting the https://store.amplifi.com/products/amplifi-mesh-router and later on get the https://store.amplifi.com/products/amplifi-hd-meshpoint if there are range issues. I don't think that would be a problem, my apartment is a small 1 bedroom around 1200 Sft area. I like the simplicity of the setup (from all the reviews from youtube) and liked the idea of having the option of using https://store.amplifi.com/products/amplifi-teleport

I hope I could just start with the mesh router and later on add the other two without any additional dependencies.

@scottalanmiller said in New WiFi router recommendation:

@ambarishrh said in New WiFi router recommendation:

@scottalanmiller said in New WiFi router recommendation:

Top recommendation is not to get a wifi router.

What options should I be looking for?

The normal... putting wifi into a router isn't a good way to go. Wifi and routing functions should be separate. You'd never mix them in a business, why not apply the same logic at home?

What would be your suggestions?

@travisdh1 said in New WiFi router recommendation:

Do you want to stay with consumer stuff? I'm not sure how the Ubitquiti availability looks like in your part of the world, but that's always where I start.

I can see that there are resellers and distributors for Ubiquiti

Could this be a good choice for home? https://store.amplifi.com/products/amplifi-mesh-router

Local online store price is around AED 989.00 and is roughly $269.25

@scottalanmiller said in New WiFi router recommendation:

Top recommendation is not to get a wifi router.

What options should I be looking for?

I currently have a linksys E2500 which I got many years ago,and is having several issues now. Planning to replace that and like to get some recommendation.

The first place I usually check is the wirecutter site and found Netgear R7000P as their top choice.
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/

Checked the device and looks bulky, doesnt seem to fit in the place where I have my current device. Next choices are synology which seems to be expensive and then TP Link, which is not my favorite.

My home devices includes; 2 smart tv (both on ethernet), and few computers, phones etc.