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Solved! New router needed!

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Without knowing which country you live in, I couldn't recommend a product. I will, howver, save you some money by suggesting you don't look for an eight port router.

Go for a more standard four and a switch with six ports. Switches are cheaper than routers.
Without knowing which country you live in, I couldn't recommend a product. I will, howver, save you some money by suggesting you don't look for an eight port router.

Go for a more standard four and a switch with six ports. Switches are cheaper than routers.
 
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1) I’m in the US. 2) No, sorry, I mean, a router for 8 wireless connections!

 
Even the cheap router my ISP provides and insists on its use, quite happily handles six during a busy day in my repair shop here in England. Look for the motto MIMO when looking at specs. That will give you a good idea which to look for.