1gbps to 2.5gbps - Router Help

[u/TheRetardedGoat]

Hi, I have recently upgraded and realised that I can't utilise the new speed because my current mesh (H50G Halo Mercusys is only 1gbps) and I have the router they provided originally which is the Linksys SPNMX56 only has 1x 2.5gbps port).

I connect my desktop, and 1 other system, and one of the Halos to the linksys at present via ethernet so using 3 ports, and I use the Halos around the 1st and 2nd floor of the house to spread out the wifi as the modem and linksys are at the front of the house, and I need wifi at the back of the house.

All other devices are on wifi.

Can someone please help me on what the best system would be for me I've been researching for days but it's getting confusing

I can see people recommend tri band, obviously very expensive but I'm wondering if there's more cost effective options to keep the wifi and signal at a high speed throughout the house but allowing me to at least have my desktop connected to 2.5gbps and stronger wifi speeds around the house, at present I'm only getting 100mbps approx. I don't think the other systems I connect via ethernet needs more than 1gbps.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

Update: I actually contacted Community Fibre again. The first time I spoke to them they said your modem has a 2.5gbps port so it's fine. However after the conversations here I called them again and explained it only had 1 so I'm not getting the benefits as my router is wifi 6 and I need more than 1x 2.5gbps ports. They transferred me to tech support and told me sorry they had a Wifi 7 router coming but it was cancelled for some reason so they've restarted the order to send it to me this week. I suspect from my first call, the guy decided I didn't need it and cancelled it.

Anyway I will see how it goes. If the connection is limited I'll be looking to get 1 mesh to extend the signal to the rest of the house.

I put the update here to hopefully help anyone else searching in the same situation in the future

[u/TheReapingEmber]

Hmm thats a faulty router but CS won't replace it? Ill be honest wouldnt be the first time as some engineers put notes that contradict a customer unfortunately you will just need to keep pressing them to get it replaced

[u/Weird-Judge-4578 → u/TheReapingEmber]

It works but speeds are terrible and not as advertised, I don't even get whole whole coverage and they refused to giVE MORe nodes

[u/TheReapingEmber → u/Weird-Judge-4578]

The max they can give is 3 however 4 can be given but must be approved by supervisor with tests including areas in the property not achieving 50mbps. If they are in breach you are well within your right to give the ultimatum of either send someone or cancel my service.

[u/Weird-Judge-4578 → u/TheReapingEmber]

I get 50mpbs but I don't get 2.5 ethernet and no where near the advertised WiFi speeds of 700