I'm shopping for a new wifi router. I'm through 'making do' with the old, single-device modem/wifi router from my ISP. I tried purchasing a wifi extender thinking that it'd allow me to handle a larger home network. Although it might be a perfect solution for many people, it just doesn't help that much in my apartment. For you see, I have too many smart home devices. That's just a fancy way of saying that I control many lights and devices either from my phone or by asking Google Assistant.
I must go with a stand-alone modem and a separate wifi router. I have decided to buy both items. Cable modems do not come cheap but I have ordered my own DOCSIS 3.1 device that will work with Surf Internet. It will probably arrive next week.
So now I'm looking around for a suitable wifi router. Interestingly, this is a difficult time as the new Wifi 6 (ax) protocol is just gearing up for mainstream adoption. I really don't want to buy new Wifi 5 (ac) equipment as it'll have a limited lifespan. Also, I don't need a mesh network for a mere 700 sq ft apartment. However, the technology works to balance a space which contains many devices. I will most probably NOT buy the one pictured here.
I was at London Drugs this morning and snapped several photos of the supposed deals. I now do this just so I can return home and do the necessary homework to make a choice.