Electronics
Most 'slow internet' complaints in Indian homes are router problems: single-band units, weak coverage through brick walls, and cheap ISP boxes that choke past 15 devices.
A few questions about your situation, not about the product.
Answer all 3 questions to see the spec sheet to shop with.
The generation of Wi-Fi it supports.
Why it matters
Wi-Fi 6 handles many devices at once far better — the real benefit in a crowded home, not raw speed.
What to check
Wi-Fi 6 helps only if your phones/laptops also support it, but it future-proofs the house.
Two radio bands: one long-range, one fast.
Why it matters
5 GHz is fast but stops at walls; 2.4 GHz reaches far but is congested and slow.
What to check
Single-band routers still sold cheap — avoid for anything above 50 Mbps plans.
Gigabit vs 100 Mbps ports.
Why it matters
A 100 Mbps WAN port caps your 300 Mbps fibre plan instantly.
What to check
Check the WAN port is Gigabit if your plan is above 100 Mbps.
Area covered and whether units can be linked.
Why it matters
Brick and concrete walls kill 5 GHz. For 3 BHK or duplex, a 2-node mesh beats one powerful router.
What to check
'2,000 sq ft coverage' claims assume open space, not Indian walls.
How many clients it can serve without lag.
Why it matters
Smart TVs, CCTV, phones, laptops add up fast; cheap routers stutter past 15 devices.
What to check
Look for MU-MIMO and OFDMA on Wi-Fi 6 models.
External high-gain antennas vs internal.
Why it matters
External antennas you can angle usually work better across floors.
What to check
More antennas isn't automatically better; band support matters more.
Dual-band AC1200 units to Wi-Fi 6 routers and mesh systems.
