Top wireless router you can purchase in 2018 - mersano/Article GitHub Wiki

Choosing the right wireless router depends on several factors. These factors are software and hardware characteristics such as reliability, durability and also on where and how it will be used. This review includes the best Wi-Fi routers for use at home and office.

TP-Link Archer C7: Best ratio of price, reliability, and quality

This router is recognized as the best device for home use by one of the most influential newspapers in the world - The New York Times. The router can distribute internet through the house in two bands (5 and 2.4 Hz). Six antennas are responsible for the transfer: three external and three internal ones, each are responsible for the operation of the device in one of the ranges.

When it’s tested in real life conditions, it was possible to squeeze data transfer inside the home network at speeds up to 550 Mbps: this is more than enough to simultaneously view high-quality videos in UHD format on several PCs.

 

TP-Link Archer C7

Asus RT N66U N900: Powerful and compact

The case of a classic black color, in contrast to models of most competitors, made of easily cleaned glossy plastic, on which there are practically isn’t possible to leave any traces. In the lower right corner of the top panel, there are eight LEDs responsible for indicating the operation of the ports and modes of the wireless network. The bottom panel is densely studded with ventilation holes. The connection ports are located on the back cover of the case.

The router is equipped with three external antennas to enhance the transmission of the signal through the internal network in two bands. The speed for wireless mode is 900 Mbit/s, under real conditions, it was possible to squeeze out not more than 420 Mbit/s.

Netgear N750: Stylish and functional

The router looks impressive - the glossy black case looks attractive and beautiful. The model can be installed in several ways: it could stand vertically, horizontally and mounted on the wall. The control keys and indicators are located on the front and back panels.

The internal wireless antenna operates in two bands: 5 and 2.4 Hz. The absence of external antennas doesn’t’ affect the quality of the transmitting signal. During the test, the router confidently transmitted the signal to the computer behind the four walls.

Asus RT-AC88U: Premium router

The model is advertised as a device for comfortable access to online games, but not every gamer is able to afford it. Because of the price, this device will be a good purchase for large offices, as it can support the simultaneous work of a large number of connected devices and provides unbreakable access to the internet. It can transmit the signal from two providers at the same time.

Synology RT2600AC: Reliable data transfer with a high level of security

The router from the company Synology is a perfect solution for administrators of small offices. It transmits the wireless signal in two bands. It works without failures with the constant connection of a large number of devices enabling flexible and point-based program settings. It also provides a mechanism for hardware acceleration of data transmission.

Smart WAN system provides permanent access to the global network from two providers. Smart Connect solves the issue of connecting wireless modules operating in different bands - 2.4 and 5 Hz: they can work simultaneously without interfering with each other.

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