installing routers
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If you're shopping for a new router, you may be wondering what the differences are among the various models. The short answer is: It depends on what you're looking for. There are many factors to consider, including the number of ports, the speed of the Wi-Fi connection, and the type of security features you need. Browse the top-ranked list of Wi-Fi routers below along with associated reviews and opinions.
ASUS - RT-AX55 AX1800 Dual-Band WiFi 6 Wireless Router with Life time internet Security - Black
Model: 90IG06C0-BA1100SKU: 6453040Top comment"I was able to use this router to connect two other routers and have an efficient and well covered area of wifi set up in my house...Replaced an older router / vpn to get to the new standards like OpenVPN. "
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The growing number of connected personal and IoT devices has led to an overall increase in network density that is pushing the limits of the current WiFi standard. RT-AX55 is a 2x2 dual-band WiFi router that provides 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections.Top comment"I was able to use this router to connect two other routers and have an efficient and well covered area of wifi set up in my house...Replaced an older router / vpn to get to the new standards like OpenVPN. "
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The growing number of connected personal and IoT devices has led to an overall increase in network density that is pushing the limits of the current WiFi standard. RT-AX55 is a 2x2 dual-band WiFi router that provides 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $95.99The previous price was $129.99
Google - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Nest AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router (3-Pack) - White
Model: GSRF GA02434-USSKU: 6468007Top comment"Adding routers...I already had one router hooked up. I was adding these 3 for better coverage. ...Google wifi mesh 3 router...Easy to install wifi mesh systems. Light weight and decorative. "
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Connect your smart devices at home with this refurbished Google Wi-Fi mesh router three-pack. The three devices provide up to 4,500 sq. ft. of coverage, while parental permissions let you control access for children. This white Google Wi-Fi mesh router three-pack boasts 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity, supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for reliable connectivity, and compatibility with the Google Home app offers easy setup intuitive operation.*
Top comment"Adding routers...I already had one router hooked up. I was adding these 3 for better coverage. ...Google wifi mesh 3 router...Easy to install wifi mesh systems. Light weight and decorative. "
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Connect your smart devices at home with this refurbished Google Wi-Fi mesh router three-pack. The three devices provide up to 4,500 sq. ft. of coverage, while parental permissions let you control access for children. This white Google Wi-Fi mesh router three-pack boasts 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity, supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for reliable connectivity, and compatibility with the Google Home app offers easy setup intuitive operation.*
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Google - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Nest AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router - White
Model: GSRF GA02430-USSKU: 6468004Top comment"East Install...I purchased it to replace my Spectrum router. Easy install but I cannot separate the 2.4 and 5ghz. ...I already had one Google wifi router and was very happy about it. Then I decided to install a new Google Nest Camera over the garage and need another wifi extender to boost the wi fi signal. "
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Build a wireless network for your devices with this refurbished Google Wi-Fi mesh router. The two Ethernet ports enable wired LAN connectivity, while the 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5 protocol offers reliable network coverage of up to 1500 sq. ft. This Google Wi-Fi mesh router supports data encryption for access control and Google Assistant for voice control.*
Top comment"East Install...I purchased it to replace my Spectrum router. Easy install but I cannot separate the 2.4 and 5ghz. ...I already had one Google wifi router and was very happy about it. Then I decided to install a new Google Nest Camera over the garage and need another wifi extender to boost the wi fi signal. "
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Build a wireless network for your devices with this refurbished Google Wi-Fi mesh router. The two Ethernet ports enable wired LAN connectivity, while the 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5 protocol offers reliable network coverage of up to 1500 sq. ft. This Google Wi-Fi mesh router supports data encryption for access control and Google Assistant for voice control.*
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TP-Link - Archer AX3000 Pro Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Model: Archer AX3000 ProSKU: 6502056Top comment"I bought this router to use with Google Fiber 1 Gig plan. The 2 mess routers supplied are for Wifi 5 only....Stable router...Upgraded from an AC router to AX. Didnt see many changes in speed or range, but I dont think thats this routers fault. "
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Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 router and reach speeds of up to 3 Gbps for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. Use the 2.5 Gigabit port to create fast, reliable wired connection that can take full advantage of internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps.Top comment"I bought this router to use with Google Fiber 1 Gig plan. The 2 mess routers supplied are for Wifi 5 only....Stable router...Upgraded from an AC router to AX. Didnt see many changes in speed or range, but I dont think thats this routers fault. "
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Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 router and reach speeds of up to 3 Gbps for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. Use the 2.5 Gigabit port to create fast, reliable wired connection that can take full advantage of internet plans up to 2.5 Gbps.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $149.99
NETGEAR - Nighthawk AXE7800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Model: RAXE300-100NASSKU: 6507582Top comment"This was so easy to install and works amazing compared to our last WiFi router!...Stealth Fighter Router...Quite seriously, since installing the Nighthawk router, I have experienced nothing but WiFi bliss. "
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Build a better home network with this NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router. The five Ethernet ports provide Gigabit-speed wired connections, and the powerful antennae support up to eight Wi-Fi streams at once. This NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router has a 6GHz band that delivers wireless speeds of up to 7.8 Gbps.Top comment"This was so easy to install and works amazing compared to our last WiFi router!...Stealth Fighter Router...Quite seriously, since installing the Nighthawk router, I have experienced nothing but WiFi bliss. "
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Build a better home network with this NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router. The five Ethernet ports provide Gigabit-speed wired connections, and the powerful antennae support up to eight Wi-Fi streams at once. This NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router has a 6GHz band that delivers wireless speeds of up to 7.8 Gbps.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $399.99
NETGEAR - Nighthawk Dual-Band AC1900 Router with 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Black
Model: C7100V-100NASSKU: 5787800Top comment"Easy install and setup...Very simple install to replace leasing XFINITY/COMCAST phone modem router....Great Modem/Routers!...This was the 3rd modem/router that I tried, and it was the answer! Compatible with Xfinity, easy to install, and it doubled my download speeds!"
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The Nighthawk AC1900 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Router with Voice XFINITY provides up to 1.9Gbps Wi-Fi speeds. It's three-in-one: high-speed cable modem, AC1900 Wi-Fi router to support the fastest XFINITY Internet and Voice plans. Advanced features include a 1.6GHz processor and 24x8 channel bonding for up to 960Mbps download speeds.Top comment"Easy install and setup...Very simple install to replace leasing XFINITY/COMCAST phone modem router....Great Modem/Routers!...This was the 3rd modem/router that I tried, and it was the answer! Compatible with Xfinity, easy to install, and it doubled my download speeds!"
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The Nighthawk AC1900 Wi-Fi Cable Modem Router with Voice XFINITY provides up to 1.9Gbps Wi-Fi speeds. It's three-in-one: high-speed cable modem, AC1900 Wi-Fi router to support the fastest XFINITY Internet and Voice plans. Advanced features include a 1.6GHz processor and 24x8 channel bonding for up to 960Mbps download speeds.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $199.99
NETGEAR - Nighthawk AXE7300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Model: RAXE290-100NASSKU: 6515295Top comment"Nighthawk router...Works great! Was easy to install. Would recommend....Easy To Install Premium Router...Nice design, wifi good so far. easy to install. Blackhawk app very good"
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Extend your wireless network coverage with this NETGEAR Nighthawk AXE7300 Wi-Fi router. A quad-core processor delivers reliable performance, while five Gigabit Ethernet ports let you set up an ultrafast LAN configuration. This NETGEAR Nighthawk AXE7300 Wi-Fi router supports speeds of up to 7.3 Gbps for fast streaming and downloads of large 4K videos.Top comment"Nighthawk router...Works great! Was easy to install. Would recommend....Easy To Install Premium Router...Nice design, wifi good so far. easy to install. Blackhawk app very good"
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Extend your wireless network coverage with this NETGEAR Nighthawk AXE7300 Wi-Fi router. A quad-core processor delivers reliable performance, while five Gigabit Ethernet ports let you set up an ultrafast LAN configuration. This NETGEAR Nighthawk AXE7300 Wi-Fi router supports speeds of up to 7.3 Gbps for fast streaming and downloads of large 4K videos.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $399.99
ASUS – RT AXE7800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router
Model: RT-AXE7800SKU: 6520863Top comment"I won't know how good it is for that until they finish installing it, but I am hopeful! This router is fast, and the coverage area is wide (my house is 2400 sqft and it has complete coverage. ...Good router overall...Not sure if if is on the tablet or router side but did nof have this issue on my old Linksys WIFI 5 router. "
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The RT-AXE7800 is a high speed Wi-Fi 6E router. Its ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax Tri-band Wi-Fi router boosts speed up to 78000 Mbps, supports 160MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections.Top comment"I won't know how good it is for that until they finish installing it, but I am hopeful! This router is fast, and the coverage area is wide (my house is 2400 sqft and it has complete coverage. ...Good router overall...Not sure if if is on the tablet or router side but did nof have this issue on my old Linksys WIFI 5 router. "
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The RT-AXE7800 is a high speed Wi-Fi 6E router. Its ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax Tri-band Wi-Fi router boosts speed up to 78000 Mbps, supports 160MHz bandwidth and 1024-QAM for dramatically faster wireless connections.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $319.99The previous price was $329.99
Google - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Nest AC2200 Wi-Fi Router - Snow
Model: GSRF GA00595-USSKU: 6467858Top comment"Easy to install...This replaced the WiFi router from the internet provider. Now the wifi connection works a lot better....It’s just a soso router by itself...Unless you have multiple of these mesh routers, otherwise I recommend sticking to the regular routers if you don’t plan on expanding and adding more of them in the future. "
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Access the web or work remotely with this refurbished Google Nest mesh router. The 2,200 square feet of coverage and support for up to 200 devices at once extend your network reach, while an integrated speaker for Google Assistant provides hands-free help. This Google Nest mesh router features wireless protection for data security.Top comment"Easy to install...This replaced the WiFi router from the internet provider. Now the wifi connection works a lot better....It’s just a soso router by itself...Unless you have multiple of these mesh routers, otherwise I recommend sticking to the regular routers if you don’t plan on expanding and adding more of them in the future. "
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Access the web or work remotely with this refurbished Google Nest mesh router. The 2,200 square feet of coverage and support for up to 200 devices at once extend your network reach, while an integrated speaker for Google Assistant provides hands-free help. This Google Nest mesh router features wireless protection for data security.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $169.00
TP-Link - Archer AX20 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Model: Archer AX20SKU: 6442841Top comment"Easy install and works great! Range seems to be a good distance as well....Inexpensive but highly functional router...Bought this router to replace an aging router that was getting 'flaky'. "
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Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience faster speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall compared to the previous AC Wi-Fi 5 standard. The Archer AX20 dual-band router reaches speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. Archer AX20 uses Beamforming technology and 4 antennas to adapt and focus WiFi signals to your devices far away for stronger, more reliable coverage. Using Target Wake Time (TWT), your router talks to your devices and negotiates when and how frequently they should transfer data to increase device sleep time, extending battery life. The Archer AX20 works with all previous WiFi standards and all WiFi-enabled devices. Setup in minutes with Tether app.Top comment"Easy install and works great! Range seems to be a good distance as well....Inexpensive but highly functional router...Bought this router to replace an aging router that was getting 'flaky'. "
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Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience faster speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall compared to the previous AC Wi-Fi 5 standard. The Archer AX20 dual-band router reaches speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. Archer AX20 uses Beamforming technology and 4 antennas to adapt and focus WiFi signals to your devices far away for stronger, more reliable coverage. Using Target Wake Time (TWT), your router talks to your devices and negotiates when and how frequently they should transfer data to increase device sleep time, extending battery life. The Archer AX20 works with all previous WiFi standards and all WiFi-enabled devices. Setup in minutes with Tether app.See all Wi-Fi RoutersYour price for this item is $99.99
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