Connect wifi router

If the Internet connection should be set up using a wifi router, this router must meet some special technical requirements. The routers listed below are well tested and are functioning properly within the StudNet. Other routers or other types could be not compatible and usage of other devices is at your own risk.

Wifi router connection I would not like to use a wifi router

Compatible routers

We cannot provide any support for non-listed wifi routers. In addition we cannot guarantee proper function in our network.

  • ✅ simple setup
  • ✅ GBit uplink
  • ✅ newest Wifi 6 standard
  • ✅ cheapest Wifi 6 router
  • ☑️ no support for additional Wifi DFS channels
  • ☑️ might need software update prior to usage 1)
  • TP-Link AX10 - approx. 60€ - Amazon
  • ✅ GBit uplink
  • ✅ newest Wifi 6 standard
  • ✅ very fast
  • ✅ support for higher Wifi channels
  • ☑️ might need software update prior to usage 2)
  • TP-Link AX53 - approx. 80€ - Amazon
  • TP-Link AX73 - approx. 100€ - Amazon
  • ✅ simple setup
  • ☑️ cheaper
  • ☑️ slower (some have only 100 MBit/s uplink)
  • ☑️ no support for additional Wifi DFS channels
  • TP-Link Archer C6 AC1200 - approx. 50€ - Amazon
  • TP-Link Archer C50 AC1200 - approx. 40€ - Amazon - only 100 MBit/s uplink
  • TP-Link Archer C20 AC750 - approx. 25€ - Amazon - only 100 MBit/s uplink

ASUS Wifi 6 router

  • ✅ GBit uplink
  • ✅ newest Wifi 6 standard
  • ☑️ setup more complicated
  • ☑️ no support for additional Wifi DFS channels
  • ASUS RT-AX58U - approx. 90€ - Amazon
 
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some devices with older router software must be updates prior to usage, since the vendor software does not work properly