{"id":3761,"date":"2020-07-08T22:05:26","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T22:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=3761"},"modified":"2023-05-30T17:49:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:49:43","slug":"the-top-5-wifi-routers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-top-5-wifi-routers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 WiFi Routers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>TP-Link Archer A7 WiFi Router<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-AC1750-Smart-WiFi-Router\/dp\/B079JD7F7G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-AC1750-Smart-WiFi-Router\/dp\/B079JD7F7G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/415vAIn9uEL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-AC1750-Smart-WiFi-Router\/dp\/B079JD7F7G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Strong and Steady<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Enjoy fast and smooth WiFi with this exceptional router.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-AC1750-Smart-WiFi-Router\/dp\/B079JD7F7G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Our pick for best WiFi router is this one from TP-Link. You can rely on this router to meet all of your WiFi needs. It won the JD Power award for Customer Satisfaction twice. With three high-gain antennas and strong amplifiers, this router provides 2,500 square feet of exceptional coverage in your home. Its powerful CPU with high-speed processing and bandwidth prioritization allows you to connect over 50 devices and get stable WiFi to all of them. This router delivers three times the speed of the average router, providing you with a smooth gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2,500 square feet of coverage<\/li>\n<li>Connect 50+ devices<\/li>\n<li>3x faster than the average<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vague instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Netgear Nighthawk WiFi Router<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-R6700-Nighthawk-Gigabit-Ethernet\/dp\/B00R2AZLD2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-R6700-Nighthawk-Gigabit-Ethernet\/dp\/B00R2AZLD2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31Gg9LZm9fL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-R6700-Nighthawk-Gigabit-Ethernet\/dp\/B00R2AZLD2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Dark Nighthawk<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This WiFi router gives you high speed and superior protection.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Security<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NETGEAR-R6700-Nighthawk-Gigabit-Ethernet\/dp\/B00R2AZLD2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>This is a top-notch WiFi router from Netgear. It gives you WiFi coverage of up to 1500 square feet and can handle up to 25 devices. 1750 Mbps wireless speed should cover all of your gaming and streaming needs. This is a smart router &#8211; it will automatically choose between dual bands to decrease interference and increase speed for all of your wireless devices. If you&#8217;re tired of paying for virus protection and other security software for every device, this router is the answer to your prayers. Its included security software &#8211; Netgear Armor &#8211; provides all of your connected devices with protection against viruses, malware, and data theft.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dual band<\/li>\n<li>Smart router<\/li>\n<li>Anti-virus, anti-malware, and data theft protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not the best customer service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Amazon eero Wifi Router<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Introducing-Amazon-eero-mesh-router\/dp\/B07WGJ8ZD3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Introducing-Amazon-eero-mesh-router\/dp\/B07WGJ8ZD3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41FceoNHnDL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Introducing-Amazon-eero-mesh-router\/dp\/B07WGJ8ZD3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Size Doesn't Matter<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This small WiFi router delivers big performance.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Looking<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Introducing-Amazon-eero-mesh-router\/dp\/B07WGJ8ZD3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Amazon makes an amazing WiFi router. The eero is a handy little router that is unobtrusive but powerful. In contrast to the usual bulky routers with antennas sticking out every which way, the eero is a small, white, smooth, and (almost) square device that is more aesthetically pleasing. But don&#8217;t be fooled by its diminutive size. This router packs a punch. It provides seamless WiFi to 1,500 square feet with no dead spots and no buffering. This router is very easy to set up. There is an app that guides you through the setup in less than 10 minutes and gives you the ability to manage your network from anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small, unobtrusive<\/li>\n<li>No dead spots<\/li>\n<li>Easy to setup and manage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Security costs extra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>ASUS RT-AC66U B1 WiFi Router<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Asus-Rt-Ac66u-Router-Delivers-802-11Ac\/dp\/B01N08LPPP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Asus-Rt-Ac66u-Router-Delivers-802-11Ac\/dp\/B01N08LPPP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41zkJu2AFRL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Asus-Rt-Ac66u-Router-Delivers-802-11Ac\/dp\/B01N08LPPP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">It's Everywhere<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This powerful WiFi router gives you lightning-fast internet all over your house.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Coverage<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Asus-Rt-Ac66u-Router-Delivers-802-11Ac\/dp\/B01N08LPPP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>This is a formidable WiFi router from ASUS. It has a one gigahertz CPU that powers its dual core processor, which prevents it from having any performance drops. This router also provides WiFi coverage to an astounding 3,000 square feet. With a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz\u00a0 concurrent bands, you can perform your basic web browsing and such on the 2.4 GHz band, while doing your gaming and streaming on the 5 GHz band. The new ASUS Router App gives you more control than ever, with the ability to set up the router, manage network traffic, diagnose connection issues, and update firmware.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 GHz CPU with dual core processor<\/li>\n<li>Covers 3,000 square feet<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gets warm to the touch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Linksys AC2200 WiFi Router<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Linksys-Tri-Band-Max-Stream-MU-Mimo-Wireless\/dp\/B07L9282JK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Linksys-Tri-Band-Max-Stream-MU-Mimo-Wireless\/dp\/B07L9282JK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41R-ARZv5OL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Linksys-Tri-Band-Max-Stream-MU-Mimo-Wireless\/dp\/B07L9282JK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Triple Threat<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This tri-band WiFi router gives each device the bandwidth it needs.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Speed<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Linksys-Tri-Band-Max-Stream-MU-Mimo-Wireless\/dp\/B07L9282JK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>For another spectacular WiFi router, check out this one from LinkSys. While dual band is the norm, this router is tri-band and can produce speeds of up to 2.2 Gbps to all of your connected devices. With MU-MIMO (Multi-User Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) technology, this router sends a different signal to each connected device, so everyone in your house can game or stream at the same time without any issues. This router has four gigabit Ethernet ports, which provide wired connections with 10 times the speed of standard Ethernet connections.<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tri-band<\/li>\n<li>MU-MIMO technology<\/li>\n<li>10x faster wired Ethernet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t work great through concrete walls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Can the router be mounted on the wall?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, most routers can be mounted on the wall by using the mounting notches on the device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need more than one router?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That depends on how much area you need the router to cover. Measure the square footage of your home and then compare to the coverage abilities of the router you are interested in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the routers with more than one band be set up as separate networks?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, dual band or tri-band routers can be set up as separate networks, each with their own network name and password.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TP-Link Archer A7 WiFi Router Our pick for best WiFi router is this one from TP-Link. You can rely on this router to meet all of your WiFi needs. It won the JD Power award for Customer Satisfaction twice. With three high-gain antennas and strong amplifiers, this router provides 2,500 square feet of exceptional coverage [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":3763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[967,1022],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3761"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3761"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3761\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3778,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3761\/revisions\/3778"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}