Needing new Wifi router

[icecream-guy]

My home config in Xfinity->Netgear CM1000 Cable Modem-> Cisco ASA 5525 -> NetGear WAC104 ((( wireless devices

Now the WAC104, needs firmeware updates, unfortunately, current firmware on the device is so old that the device will be wiped when I upgrade to the latest firmware. which will cause downtime.

the Cisco ASA 5525, id getting long in the tooth, no further software updates have been available for some time.

I'd like to dump the firewall and the WAC104, and replace it with something similar  I've been looking at WIFI Router, Netgear RAX10, Gryphon tower AC3000, and a Synology RT2600ac.

seems wifi routers these days require a download of an app, and then syncing the device with the phone app.
the Netgear and Gryphon seem to have firewalls, the netgear is basically minimal, and the Gryphon has app issues according to the reviews on amazon.

although I'd like to replace the network design, with CM1000 -> Wifi Router I would need to setup the WIFI router behind my firewall, connect it to the internet. validate it's working before I move to retire the ASA.

maybe it's best that I go buy a new firewall, and a new wifi router?

[icecream-guy]

does one even need a separate hardwired firewall these days?

[deanwebb]

I live without a separate firewall, have been doing fine for many years, especially after my kids either moved out or adopted grown-up security habits. I got ISP router - local SG300 switch - ethernet devices + Google mesh system