House Type: Double Storey Terrace House
Unifi Modem & Wi-Fi 6 Router Location: Downstairs
Unifi Package: Unifi Home 300 Mbps
Background: I noticed that the wifi signal has dropped significantly (1-2 bar) when I’m using my phone or laptop in the bedroom at upstairs. So far no buffering issue while watching 1080p videos on phone, but sometimes it buffers when watching 4K videos on YouTube and Netflix using TV.
Remarks: We have no planning to lay Cat 6 cable to upstairs because the owner’s wife has OCD as she doesn’t want to see any cables installed on the wall.
Besides Mesh Wi-Fi, I’m not sure if there are any other setups that are suitable for us based on our requirements which is NO wired.
I don’t need very high-end specs router because my Unifi plan is only just 300 Mbps and it would be overkill for my usage. All I need is a Mesh Wi-Fi Router that provides strong wifi coverage to extend the wifi network from downstairs to upstairs so that I don’t have to experience buffering while watching 4K videos on YouTube and Netflix.
Currently, I’m looking at low to mid-range affordable budget Mesh Wi-Fi Routers from TP-Link and Asus. Is there any model to avoid at all cost due to negative user reviews? I appreciate if you could recommend me a few good models to choose from. Thanks in advance!
avoid deco mesh. If u want cheap option get 2 asus routers and mesh them. U can get good decent previous gen asus routers below rm500. Try 1 asus router first if really cannot get 2. Normal terrace house 1 also good already.