Lit Fibre - Alternative Router

74 Posts


in Techie Stuff
I have recently moved to Lit Fibre for their 100mb connection. The service is great, but the router they provide (MitraStar MGS2028E-2) has a weak wifi signal, and we struggle to get a signal upstairs. I don't want to pay an extra £5 per month for their mesh unit. Also the router only has 2 LAN ports, whereas we need 4 ports.
Can anyone recommend an alternative router that I could purchase?
Can anyone recommend an alternative router that I could purchase?
0
Latest MSE News and Guides
Replies
https://www.currys.co.uk/products/tplink-archer-ax10-wifi-cable-and-fibre-router-ax-1500-dualband-10222018.html
Lit have provided 2 boxes.. the MitraStar MGS2028E-2 (wireless router) and also a XG-99C (Assume the Optical Unit).
If I was to get the TP-Link archer would I still need both the boxes Lit have provided?
If so would it be the MitraStar that I need to put into modem mode?
The house I live in has thick walls as it was built in the 1930's so need a wireless router that is known for a strong signal in my type of house. Ideally want to avoid having to purchase and return wireless routers to find one that works for me.
Thanks
For extra ethernet ports you can just plug in a network switch. Something like a Netgear GS105 that Argos and many others sell would be fine.
Solar PV 5.2kWp system, SE facing, >1% shading, installed March 2019.
Mortgage neutral target Jun 2019, achieved Dec 2018.
Surely you mean 2.4ghz not 5ghz , better penetration but less speed
I have similar, 1920s property with solid walls and there's one upstairs area where my office is that really struggles to get a good wifi connection but having purchased an external dual band USB adapter which I turned off the 2.4Ghz band the connection to my laptop is now perfect.