Home router setups

I am curious on what everyone is using on here for their home router and wifi. When I first got into Cisco networking I used an 1841 with an HP AP. This was okay to see Cisco networking in a live environment, but knew for home use it was easier to have something, well, for home use.

Currently I use an ASUS RT N66u. While it's a great model, I would like to upgrade to AC Wifi. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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FillAwful

Currently using a TP-Link Archer C5 AC router. It was affordable and powerful enough for my needs. The 5ghz band is absolutely necessary for my Wi-Fi crowded neighborhood. The configuration options are good with plenty of advanced networking options for almost any need. I also like the USB ports for setting up my own local network storage and printing. I haven't had any notable issues with it.

NetworkNewb

I've been using the ASUS RT AC66U for awhile and haven't had any issues. Like the UI for it and has decent amount of features. Probably not a whole lot different then your current one.

cyberguypr

I've been running a Nighthawk R7000 for 2.5 years and the thing has been super solid. I have a few Cisco switches and routers behind it powering my lab but I refrained from having my "prod" network go trough the Cisco stuff for the sake of simplicity (wife won't kill me if something gets messed up and web access goes down). I keep looking for excuses to move to a full Ubiquiti setup but can't really justify it.

networkjutsu

I use Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite as my router. pfSense VM as my DMZ firewall. Though, once my PA-200 lab service bundle gets renewed then I'll eventually replace the pfSense VM. For whatever reason, two of our personal PA-200 devices were not renewed. For AP, I use old tech. 2 x Ruckus 7363 and WNDR3800 running as AP-mode. If I ever decide to use 802.11ac, I will most likely use Ubiquiti. Though, they are pretty pricey for home setup. This would probably mean I may need to replace the ERL to USG for controller support. We shall see.

MAC_Addy

I've never really looked into the ubiquiti stuff before. Without looking stuff up (I'm traveling today), can someone give me the pros and cons on it? And in comparison to a ASUS/netgear router how does it compare on uptime, memory, functionality, etc?

PJ_Sneakers

TP-Link running OpenWrt.

NotHackingYou

I have a TP-Link behind a Palo

amcnow

I also run the ASUS RT-N66U. No complaints here, although the ASUS RT-AC5300 looks mighty sexy.

mgeoffriau

My ASUS RT-N66U finally failed from overheating. I replaced it with an ASUS RT-AC68R. I added a small USB fan on the back to keep it a bit cooler, and loaded the latest stable Merlin firmware, and it's been fine.

ImYourOnlyDJ

Well since you asked what we are using at home... Cisco ASA 5510 for the firewall, Cisco 2811 router, Cisco 3560 switch, and Cisco 1142n. :P

Nightflier101BL

Cisco ASA 5505 -> Cisco 1142N AP

gc8dc95

It has changed seveal times, but recently Ubiquity ERL with Unified AP. Works well and is simple to manage.