@redbullracing123 wrote:
Great thanks very much! I will go with the first option as I need both 2.4ghz and 5ghz
Just to check - so this router would allow me to limit the bandwidth for each device by selecting its IP address in the settings and set it to a max download speed (i.e of 5mbps)? As I currently get 40mbps with BT fibre, if I limit the download speed for some of the laptops that stream videos, that would help my bandwidth, correct?
Yes, you would normally use a combination of priority and bandwidth controls, with streaming devices being given the lowest priority (8), as they have the ability to buffer data in the background, and do not need real time access.
TP link guide https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/557/
As far as IOS14 is concerned, provided the private address feature is turned off, then the device MAC address will remain the same. You can use IOS14 devices, but with private address enabled, you are likely to have issues controlling the bandwidth of that device, so it will just default to priority 5.
I doubt that you have any Apple devices streaming video using a large bandwidth.
Here is another higher spec TP Link. That also has the same controls, and also very good wireless coverage.
https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/dsl-modem-router/archer-vr2100/
All of these devices have software emulators so you can look at the options before deciding.
It does take a while to get the best settings for bandwidth and priority, as it depends on what devices you have connected.
