Reddit reviews Google WiFi System, 1-Pack - Router Replacement for Whole Home Coverage - NLS-1304-25,white

I came here to post this - glad you got it already!

You can preorder from the Google Store, Amazon 1 pack, 3 pack, Best Buy 1 pack, 3 pack, or Walmart.

They'll ship on December 6th.

Another minor plus with Fioptics is you don't need a modem. So you can invest in a nice router and waive the modem rental fee. I purchased the Google Wifi system and it works great.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDJ0HVG/ref=twister_B01N1GKN9X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

There's probably much better routers for the money but I'm a sucker for Google products.

Yes you can get the router, modem, telephone combo but you should get rid of the repeaters as this will always cause problems for you in such a big house, instead go ahead and use a mesh system Google WiFi which I recommend as it's the best in terms of reliablity and support. You can get one of these which can cover 2 levels easily with just one mesh device for 99$ on amazon. It's what I use at home now for my network and along with my own purchased router, modem combo (I don't use land line)

I got mine on Amazon. I assume most retailers have switched to only carry the Nest Wifi. eBay probably has them too.


Google WiFi system, 1-Pack - Router replacement for whole home coverage - NLS-1304-25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDJ0HVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i71WDbSEBEE6P

The plaster is going to make things difficult, but not impossible. It does mean that you probably want to go with a mesh system. One of my coworkers is in a similar situation and he has two of google's wifi aps. https://www.amazon.com/Google-WiFi-system-1-Pack-replacement/dp/B01MDJ0HVG/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=google+wifi&qid=1555609363&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

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I feel like there are better options out there, but they kind of depend on how much setup you are willing to tolerate. The google aps are very easy to set up and if one won't cut it for your coverage needs, adding a second should.

For a media streaming setup it may be your cheapest/least stressful option.

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Ubiquiti is another mesh option or Ruckus which is more of an enterprise solution. Ruckus is what I have at home and the radios are some of the best I've seen. Coverage is fantastic but they are fairly pricey. I still recommend the google wifi just for ease of use and price.

Can also go with: https://www.amazon.com/Google-Wifi-system-single-point/dp/B01MDJ0HVG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492452575&sr=1-2&keywords=google+wifi

Depends what you want. From Comcast's perspective, all you need at a minimum is a compatible cable modem. It's easier if it's on their approved list. Any would likely work, but you'll have less issues if anything goes wrong if you choose one from here. Here's their link:

https://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/

The cable modem connects to your cable line, outputs an ethernet connection that you can then use with the rest of your equipment. At that point, you probably need a wireless router, unless you're just plugging a single computer into the modem itself. The router plugs into your cable modem, and expands your network from being just a single ethernet port, to any wireless devices you want to connect to it. It also might have additional ethernet ports on it if you want to connect directly (wired will be better performance than wireless).

Most people recommend keeping the cable modem and wireless routers separate, as you then can upgrade/replace separately if needed. But there are options where they are combined all in one single device, which might be helpful for simple networks. To find those combined devices, just check "built-in wifi" on the xfinity device page, and it will show you those compatible models.

A separate Wifi router that plugs into the cable modem can be just about anything you like, from the cheapest setup up to a whole house mesh with several different access points. They are all "compatible" with Xfinity, as all of them will just plug right into the cable modem to connect up to the network.

If you do end up going with a separate cable modem / wireless router setup, it is sometimes useful to put the cable modem in "bridging" mode. This means that the cable modem sometimes functions as a router as well by default, even if it's just a modem. Then by putting another router behind it, it can sometimes cause issues, especially if you have people on your network with game consoles and some other similar uses. Bridge mode turns off most/all routing from the modem, and the wireless router behind the modem is the only device performing routing - it receives the external IP address as far as Xfinity is concerned, not the cable modem's ethernet port.

My recommendation, for what it's worth, would be the Motorola MB8600 (~$150), with the Google Wifi setup ($100 for one, $260 for 3), 1 puck for each 1500 sq ft of house.

Yay information! Yeah I was looking into this SQM, seems like it's not usually easy to find what something offers. If I read correctly though, a docsis 3.1 modem solves this?
So what about,
Google: Google WiFi system, 1-Pack - Router replacement for whole home coverage - NLS-1304-25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDJ0HVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tAd6CbTTN35MG

And Arris: ARRIS SURFboard Gigabit DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem, 10 Gbps Max Speed, Approved for Comcast Xfinity, Cox and Charter. (SB8200 Frustration Free) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DY16W2Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.yd6CbAG8NBM3

Only problem with this is I dont get a lot of LAN ports, any suggestion on a good switch that I could put behind a TV to split off to hardwire multiple devices if needed?

Surely these Mesh APs wouldn't provide full lan potential if not hardwired to the modem.

without the referral link

https://www.amazon.com/Google-WiFi-system-1-Pack-replacement/dp/B01MDJ0HVG

I've used a dlink N300 extreme-N gigabit router, and it worked fine.
Also heard good stories about the Google router:
https://www.amazon.com/Google-Wifi-system-single-point/dp/B01MDJ0HVG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494824751&sr=8-1&keywords=google+router
But that's a wifi point, and I don't know if you need ethernet connection.

Get two Amplifi HD Routers or Google WiFi Pucks wired together using two MOCA Ethernet Adapters. Those would serve you well for your apartment. I say this because I’m guessing you have cable outlets in your computer room for the cable modem and outlets in the living room for a TV.

With a MOCA adapter and Amplifi HD or Google WiFi Puck setup in each of those locations you would see 450mbps speeds near the routers, and good WiFi signal throughout the apartment with gigabit wired Ethernet available in the Computer Room and Living Room.

I’ve had great luck with my Amplifi HD system (3 routers) and with Google WiFi.

Both are easy setup and give you great WiFi speeds but realize that no system aside from unreleased 802.11AX routers will give you gigabit speeds wirelessly.

Ethernet wired Google WiFi pucks and Amplifi HD routers give me around 450mbps max. That’s about the best you can get until the 802.11AX stuff comes to market and even then your devices won’t be able to use it.

If you choose to setup Google WiFi or Amplifi systems using the wireless mesh, speeds will be further reduced (220mbps or less depending on signal). Nevertheless that should be more than adequate for what you listed for your uses.

Amplifi is running a special right now for $100 off for switching from a competitive system. You might try that.