What is your favourite home router brand?

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The discussion centers on preferred home router brands, with a focus on AVM, Telekom, TP-Link, and Asus. The user from Germany favors AVM for its clean web interface and extensive features. In the US, popular brands include Netgear, D-Link, and Belkin, alongside TP-Link and Asus. The conversation also highlights the use of OpenWRT firmware for enhanced performance and security, as well as various internet connection types such as DSL and fiber optic.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of home networking concepts
  • Familiarity with router firmware options, specifically OpenWRT
  • Knowledge of internet connection types, including DSL and fiber optic
  • Basic awareness of router brand features and specifications
NEXT STEPS
  • Research AVM router features and user reviews
  • Explore OpenWRT installation and configuration guides
  • Compare performance metrics of Netgear and D-Link routers
  • Investigate the differences between DSL and fiber optic internet connections
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This discussion is beneficial for home network enthusiasts, IT professionals, and anyone seeking to optimize their home internet setup through informed router choices and firmware enhancements.

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I am from Germany and have tried these router brands:
- AVM
- Telekom
- TP-Link
- Asus

I like AVM the most because it has a clean web interface with many functions and detailed information.

I wonder what router brands there are in your countries and what your favorite router brands are?

It would also be interesting what kind of connection you have (cable/glass fiber/DSL).

I have 50 MBit/s DSL.
 
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Popular ones in the US include Netgear, D-Link, and Belkin (TP-Link and Asus also seem fairly common here).

I personally don't run any router with stock firmware; I flash mine with OpenWRT. I can usually get better performance out of any given hardware with it, plus it's open source so I don't have to worry about whether the manufacturer has put backdoors in the firmware.

I have cable internet but fiber optic (Verizon FIOS) is also fairly common in the US.
 
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