Wifi routers

To connect wifi devices (Laptop, Smartphones) with the network you can use a wifi router. These must meet some specific requirements to be compatible. On some network sockets it might be necessary for the router to support DHCP/PPTP-VPN in dual wan mode.

Especially not suitable are DSL/VDSL Router or wifi access points. For an undisturbed wifi connection in the dorm, due to the high number of wifi networks (many rooms) we recommend newer router models preferably with wifi 6 standard.

For other and not listed wifi routers or connections we cannot give a functional guarantee.

The following wifi routers are tested and work fine on all connection variants:

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
 

Hints for using a wifi router

If you use a wifi router, read the following information to reduce the risk of network socket lock or malfunction:

1) , 2)
some devices with older router software must be updates prior to usage, since the vendor software does not work properly