Top 5 Wireless Routers

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  • Netgear Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi Router (R9000)

    1.

    Pros: Speedy 60GHz throughput. Excellent 5GHz performance. Very fast file-transfer speeds. Supports Multi-User Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MU-MIMO), 802.11ad, and 160MHz networking technologies. Feature-packed.
    Cons: Very expensive. So-so MU-MIMO throughput in testing. Lacks detailed Quality of Service (QoS) settings.
    Bottom Line: The 802.11ad, MU-MIMO-equipped Netgear Nighthawk X10 R9000 delivers blazing 5GHz throughput and even faster 60GHz speeds, and despite the high price, is an excellent way to future-proof your wireless network.
  • Asus RT-AC86U AC2900 Router

    2.

    Pros: Solid throughput performance. MU-MIMO streaming. Excellent prioritization controls. Built-in network protection. Robust features and management settings.
    Cons: Middling file-transfer speeds. Vertical mount only.
    Bottom Line: The Asus RT-AC86U is a fast AC2900 dual band router that's equipped with the latest networking technology and is loaded with gamer optimization and network protection features.
  • D-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Router (DIR-842)

    3.

    Pros: Very affordable. Good throughput performance in testing. Dual-band Wi-Fi. Lots of management settings.
    Cons: No USB ports. Non-removable antennas.
    Bottom Line: The D-Link DIR-842 is a $60 dual-band router that delivers solid throughput, has four wired LAN ports, plenty of management settings, and is a breeze to install.
  • Linksys EA6350 AC1200+ Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router

    4.

    Pros: Nice price. Blazing 5GHz throughput in testing. Easy to install and manage.
    Cons: Middling file-transfer speeds. Non-removable antennas.
    Bottom Line: The Linksys EA6350 is a dual-band router that offers blazing 5GHz throughput speeds, four Gigabit LAN ports, and a fast USB port. And it rings up for less than $90, making it our top pick for budget Wi-Fi routers.
  • TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (V2)

    5.

    Pros: Affordable price. Very fast throughput performance. Easy to install. Lots of management settings.
    Cons: Clunky user interface. Middling file-transfer speeds. Only USB 2.0 ports.
    Bottom Line: The TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (V2) delivers the fastest throughput speeds we've seen from a sub-$100 router. It's also a breeze to install and offers plenty of settings.

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