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What to look for when buying a router
CNET Senior Editor Dong Ngo helps you find the best router for your situation.
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Best Wireless Routers for 2018
Publish Date Jan 5, 2018
Networking and Wi-Fi Reviews
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Asus AC2900 dual-band Wi-Fi router (RT-AC86U)
Asus AC2900 dual-band Wi-Fi router (RT-AC86U)
Linksys WRT32X AC3200 dual-band Wi-Fi gaming router
Linksys WRT32X AC3200 dual-band Wi-Fi gaming router
D-Link EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi router (DIR-882)
D-Link EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi router (DIR-882)
Linksys EA8300 Max Stream AC2200 Router
Linksys EA8300 Max Stream AC2200 Router
Eero Home Wi-Fi System (2017)
Eero Home Wi-Fi System (2017)
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300
Netgear Orbi RBK30 Tri-Band WiFi System
Netgear Orbi RBK30 Tri-Band WiFi System
Netgear Orbi RBK40 Tri-band WiFi System
Netgear Orbi RBK40 Tri-band WiFi System
TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System
TP-Link Deco M5 Whole-Home Wi-Fi System
Amped Wireless Ally Plus Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi System
Amped Wireless Ally Plus Whole Home Smart Wi-Fi System
Synology RT2600ac
Synology RT2600ac
Eero Wi-Fi System
Eero Wi-Fi System
Google Wifi
Google Wifi
Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi System
Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi System
Invoxia Voice Bridge
Invoxia Voice Bridge
Ooma Telo
Ooma Telo
D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router
D-Link DIR-879 AC1900 Wi-Fi Router
Linksys EA9500 AC5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router with MU-MIMO
Linksys EA9500 AC5400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router with MU-MIMO
Arris SurfBoard SBR-AC3200P Wi-Fi Router
Arris SurfBoard SBR-AC3200P Wi-Fi Router
Synology RT1900ac
Synology RT1900ac
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart Wi-Fi Router
Nighthawk X4S AC2600 Smart Wi-Fi Router
Asus RT-AC88U router
Asus RT-AC88U router
TP-Link TL-WR841N Wireless N Router
TP-Link TL-WR841N Wireless N Router
Linksys WRT1900ACS Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Linksys WRT1900ACS Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Extollo LANSocket 1500 Powerline Adapter Kit
Extollo LANSocket 1500 Powerline Adapter Kit