New wifi router suggestions

[dmoney1980]

Hello all,

My uncle needs a wifi router. His requirements are pretty simple- a reliable router for his 1100 sqft apartment. His router would support no more than 3 devices at once; iPad Air, laptop, and phone. Occasionally he can stream video from the iPad or laptop to the TV using an Apple TV. He has Comcast 50mb plan.
It's been a while since I shopped for a router. I have an AC based asus router that has great 2gz range, but the 5gz signal has very limited range.

What is a good, stable router that will provide good signals in a small apartment?

 

[aigomorla]

just upgrade his wifi with a dedicated Access Point.

Something like an Engenius AP500 or a Ubiquiti Unifi AP should mitigate his Wifi problems.

Also if he ever decides to upgrade the router, the access points can be moved onto the new router.

 

[dmoney1980]

His existing router is dying, so he'll need to get a new one

 

[aigomorla]

For the value, i like TPLink Archer C9
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Arche...d=1446582478&sr=8-1&keywords=tplink+archer+c9

It costs less then the nighthawk series and Asus, yet it has near the performance according to the many router reviews.

However, a dedicated AP is the best investment i have made for Wifi.