I have given up on my Archer C7 V2. Tried various things to fix it between a topic on reddit, and this one here, including disabling 5GHz, installing kmod-ath10k-ct-smallbuffers, deleting WAN6 (IPv6). It is back to dropping 2.4GHz multiple times a day. I am really starting to think it just has a hardware issue that can't be fixed.
So I give up, and am ready to buy a new router, and from having spent time with you openwrt geniuses, I trust you as much as anyone. That said, if I buy a new router, I might just see how it performs out of the box before flashing it with openwrt.
Usage scenario is probably nothing special. Streaming (Netflix, youtubeTV, Disney+, etc), Plex (local server), lots of gaming, video calls, and lots of devices as follows:
Modem: ARRIS SURFboard SB6183
Internet Provider: Comcast
Monthly Data Usage: 1-2 TB
Wired Devices:
- 3 x PC
- 2 x TCL TV
- 1 x Chromecast
Wireless Devices:
- 1 x Roku Ultra
- 1 x Chromcast
- 4 x Laptop
- 2 x Amazon Echo
- 3 x Echo Dot
- 1 x Echo Tap
- 1 x WeMo Smart Plug
- 4 x iPhone
- 1 x Apple Watch
I'm more than happy to drop a few hundred $ on this for something super reliable. I'd also say I really don't care a lot about 5Ghz, as I need the range of 2.4Ghz. Definitely turned off a bit from TP-Link, but no other preferences, albeit, I have no expertise here.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
EDIT: Thoughts on ASUS Routers such as the RT-AC3100 which claims to have excellent coverage?
EDIT 2: House is about 3000 sq ft, 3 floors which all need wi-fi, and router will be on top floor.