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  • Firstly, static IPs are a PITA. do yourself a favor and set up DHCP reservations for the devices you want to have static addresses.

    Second, the main trend is deintegrating routing and WiFi. So get a device that’s just a router: pfSense, mikrotik, firewalla, ubiquity, etc. Then put up Wi-Fi access points, usually multiples, to get better full-home coverage for wireless devices. If the APs have a wired connection to the router (wired backbone) this is best, rather than sharing the uplink via a dedicated wireless channel or a mesh network. Ubiquity, tp-link Omada, ruckus, Aruba instant-on, are all popular options I see recommended here.

    Advanced trends: creating segmentation between your iot devices and main network for enhanced security. This typically involves creating and configuring vlans, which may require upgrading any unmanaged switches you have to managed/smart switches.