Upgrading my router

[JLS]

My current router is the TP-Link Archer AX50 router, which is 6 years old. It has been dropping connection, for a few seconds, several times a day. I want to purchase a new router. Is TP-Link still a good brand and quality the same as it was 6 years ago or is there another brand that is better? I would appreciate if someone could suggest a good brand and model with specs that will, hopefully, last another 6+ years. Thanks!

[Steve R Jones]

Do you lose connection while using the laptop? Or do you lose it while the laptop is sitting idle?

Does your cell phone lose it's connection at the same time?

[jdc2000]

What Steve may be thinking is that it might not actually be the router that is causing issues. For example, a momentary power glitch may cause the router to reset, or if you are using a laptop, the power settings may cause a power off of the laptop's WiFi. I have my router and networking hardware on a UPS to handle the first issue, and I check the power settings to make sure that nothing is set to power off when on AC power.

Possibly useful links:

https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-offic...i-routers-why/

https://www.techrepublic.com/article...onal-security/

https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-offic...t-wifi-router/

[JLS]

Hi jdc2000. Thanks for the reply. I have my modem and router both connected to my battery back-up. I had had lost connections for a minute or two on my tv (which uses the firestick), and my cell phones, and laptop. I can't say if they all lost power at the same time.

[jdc2000]

If the connection drops continue, it could well be the router. Check it for overheating. The links I posted have info on potential replacements.

[JLS]

I was considering on the Tp-Link Archer BE550 router. Is this router a good reliable model with good specs?

[JLS]

Also, my current router has external antennas and this BE550 model has internal antennas. Any pros/cons versus the 2?

[JLS]

Also, I guess my current Arris surfboard SB6190 modem will have a bearing on the speeds of the BE550 router?

[jdc2000]

The TP-Link BE550 should be OK. It is 2 years old also, so there may be better options. The SB6190 should be good for 800 Mbps.

https://www.rtings.com/router/review...k/archer-be550