I don't bother with these gigabit wifi router all-in-one devices. They're most low budget consumer devices that aren't really that great. Get a wired router, a gigabit switch, and add one or more wifi access points. Easy. Personally I use an pcEngines APU1D2 running pfSense, a $20 d-link gige switch, and a Ubiquiti UAP AC Pro wifi access point. Works brilliantly.
The advantage to discrete components like this, is you don't have to throw everything out to upgrade a single function. For example, I can replace my gig-e switch with a 10g switch in the future, while keeping the same router and same wifi access point. Or I can upgrade to some future wifi technology while retaining my wired switch and router. This makes for a more flexible solution, with a far less disruptive upgrade path.
The advantage to discrete components like this, is you don't have to throw everything out to upgrade a single function. For example, I can replace my gig-e switch with a 10g switch in the future, while keeping the same router and same wifi access point. Or I can upgrade to some future wifi technology while retaining my wired switch and router. This makes for a more flexible solution, with a far less disruptive upgrade path.
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