The assortment of Wi-Fi routers is gradually expanding. If in the first time of their existence the number of models was calculated in units, now there are about a hundred routers. The simplest do not even have antennas in their composition - they provide communication only in one or two rooms. Well, the most powerful look, as if they are preparing to call Satan - so many antennas they have. Different routers and supported standards for data transmission, as well as encryption methods. Be that as it may, in this article you will read about the best Wi-Fi routers. All the devices listed below can be found in Russian stores. In advance we warn that we will not talk about access points - they should be mentioned in a separate material.
Content:
- What type of
- Wi-Fi router should I buy
- Rating of the best Wi-Fi routers
- Best Wi-Fi routers
- Which Wi-Fi router to choose
Wi-Fi router of what company to buy
ASUS
Taiwan company ASUSTeK has already been mentioned many timespages of our site. She started her story with the production of PC components, she did not abandon this occupation even now. Her management noticed in time the beginning of the popularization of wireless data transmission technologies, which is why the company was one of the first to start creating Wi-Fi routers. Now its assortment totals more than 75 models - and all these are actual devices( but this list includes access points)!Experts believe that ASUS routers behave most stable. Although they confirm that this does not apply to all models - in particular, budget routers have certain problems.
Apple
This is not suspected by all consumers, but Apple produces not only monoblocks, monitors, tablets and smartphones. In its range there are also Wi-Fi routers. As usual, they have a unique design that distinguishes them from many competitors. But most of all they amaze their, of course, high cost.
D-link
Some may think that the Taiwanese company D-link was formed immediately after the popularization of the standard Wi-Fi. But in fact, its foundation occurred in 1986.Then the manufacturer of the network equipment had a different name, for the present name it passed only after eight years. Now the company produces a huge number of various devices and adapters. All products are in one way or another connected with network technologies - in other segments of the electronics market, the company does not try itself.
Huawei
One of the most profitable Chinese companies. It was founded in 1987 and immediately established itself as a manufacturer of high-quality telecommunications equipment. Many mobile towers located in your city were created by Huawei. Also, the Chinese are actively developing the standard Wi-Fi. They produce a large number of endowed with its support equipment. Huawei's Wi-Fi routers are constantly breaking records on data transfer rates and coverage.
TP-LINK
The Chinese company TP-LINK is very young - its foundation happened in 1996.However, already now many employees are working for its benefit. The company is engaged in the production of telecommunications equipment. An ordinary consumer brand TP-LINK is only familiar to access points and Wi-Fi routers. More often, TP-LINK products are much cheaper than competitors' devices. That is why many buyers make their choice in favor of such routers. However, it must be remembered that this company is not on advanced technologies, in this connection, even its novelties are not capable to impress your imagination.
ZyXEL
Another company from Taiwan. Her creation took place in 1989.It is noticeably smaller than many competitors, also belonging to the telecommunications market. Now ZyXEL specializes only in the production of network equipment. It can be either the simplest adapters-adapters, or rather advanced Wi-Fi routers. ZyXEL products are characterized by a long service life - a rare buyer writes that his router broke for reasons unknown to him.
Rating of the best Wi-Fi routers
In this rating, based on customer reviews, are taken into account:
- Appearance;
- Number of antennas;
- Maximum data transmission and reception speed;
- Support for 3G or 4G networks;
- Number of connectors;
- Approximate value in the territory of the Russian Federation;
- Information security standards;
- Additional functionality;
- Supported wireless standard;
- Complaints about breakage.
Best Wi-Fi routers
D-link DIR-506L
The simplest router that does not even have an external antenna. In this regard, do not expect him to spread the Wi-Fi signal over a huge area, especially if you live in a panel house. Why is he so popular? And the fact is that for D-link DIR-506L ask for a little money - this is one of the few cheap routers that also works steadily.
Advantages:
- File and UPnP function of the AV server;
- Very low price;
- Stable support for the standard Wi-Fi 802.11n;
- Support for VPN;
- Almost does not get warm;
- Minimum dimensions;
- You can connect a 3G or 4G modem;
- Ability to work from the battery.
Disadvantages:
- The USB port belongs to the 2.0 standard;
- No power supply included.
The manufacturer positions its device as a portable Wi-Fi router. This is evidenced by the lack of a complete network power supply. But reviews on the D-link DIR-506L show that some buyers take the device and for the sake of wireless Internet being in their apartment. In short, the manufacturer has a universal router. But we still recommend its purchase to those who want to get away from home access to the world wide web from several devices at the same time. However, it should be remembered that there is no SIM slot here, so you will additionally need to purchase a 4G modem.
Netis WF2710
This is one of the cheapest Wi-Fi routers with 802.11ac support. If your tablet or smartphone has the appropriate support, then you will get a huge data transfer rate!
Advantages:
- It is possible to use the standard 802.11ac;
- Not very high cost;
- The maximum speed reaches 733 Mbps;
- Very powerful transmitter with three antennas;
- Four LAN ports;
- High reliability.
Disadvantages:
- Antennas are non-removable;
- No USB port and 3G modem support.
Reviews on the Netis WF2710 show that this is an ideal option for its price. Cheaper you just do not get the opportunity to use the most high-speed Wi-Fi standard. Also the device differs by the simplified adjustment - with it the novice user is able to understand. Not a few will be support for IPTV.But this is difficult to call the advantage of this model, since this technology is supported by almost all modern Wi-Fi routers.
Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi mini
Another cheap router, which has at its disposal support for the standard Wi-Fi 802.11ac. From the competitor differs not only by a more famous brand, but also by miniature sizes. Also there is a possibility to use a 4G modem, if you have one.
Advantages:
- The maximum speed reaches 1167 Mbit / s;
- Stable working Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
- Availability of the file server function;
- Ability to use 4G or 3G modem;
- Relatively low cost;
- A decent RAM reserve( 128 MB).
Disadvantages:
- Fixed antennas;
- Only two LAN ports;
- Not every customer will cope with the configuration.
Find reviews on the Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi mini is easy. The device is in high demand - every day only in Russia it finds dozens of its customers. Now everyone understands that beyond the 802.11ac standard is the future. But at the same time, almost no one wants to pay very high prices for the top-end routers allocated to them, preferring instead to purchase Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi mini. It remains to be regretted that the device has only two LAN ports. If you want to connect more computers or any peripherals to the router using cables, you will have to consider some other model.
ZyXEL Keenetic III
Many users still have the first generation of ZyXEL Keenetic, without causing any complaints. There is no doubt that the third generation will satisfy all owner's appetites concerning wireless communication.
Advantages:
- You can use the 4G-modem;
- Stable penetrates many walls;
- There are no issues to reliability;
- Four LAN ports;
- Functions of file, FTP and UPnP AV server;
- Presence of built-in VoIP-adapter;
- 128 MB of RAM.
Disadvantages:
- No support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac;
- USB connector of slow standard.
If you do not need a very high connection speed, then there is a definite reason to consider this model. If you buy it, you will get into your hands a device that can work continuously for a year, and two, and three years. In this case, it has two antennas, which cover the signal with a very large area. In general, the reviews on ZyXEL Keenetic III tell exactly about the above-mentioned advantages. A rare ordinary buyer writes some bad words. Disadvantages are made only by advanced users in technical terms. But everyone understands that such people do not have to choose a Wi-Fi router with a low price tag.
NETGEAR R7000
One of those monsters for which they are asking to give a very decent amount. To it it is possible to fasten at once three aerials. Each of them sends a signal to their side, as a result of which they cover a huge area. It's all right here and with the speed of data transfer.
Advantages:
- The speed is 1900 Mbit / s;
- Four LAN ports;
- Supports the 802.11ac standard;
- Functions of file, UPnP AV and FTP server;
- LAN-ports have a capacity of 1000 Mbit / s;
- Supports VPN tunnels;
- Three detachable antennas;
- 256 MB of RAM;
- USB 3.0 connector.
Disadvantages:
- Price tag is able to scare away;
- Someone will seem great.
Numerous reviews on NETGEAR R7000 converge in one. The router turned out to be very large - it is about one and a half to two times larger than the average Wi-Fi router. But it stably distributes a high-speed signal, while not overheating at all. If you need to cover a large area with wireless communication, then for such money this is the best option! The creators did not even stint on 1000-megabit LAN-ports, which should please owners of gaming PCs and ultra-high-speed access to the world wide web.
Which Wi-Fi router to choose
The number of existing Wi-Fi routers is beyond all reasonable limits. We have tried to select for you the top five devices, which practically do not disappoint any of the buyers. But beyond our eyes there are still at least a dozen very good routers. If you want to forget about them, focusing only on our list, then we will give you just one piece of advice. When choosing a Wi-Fi router, think about how many and exactly which devices you are going to connect to it.
1. If you have several modern gadgets with the support of the standard 802.11ac, then do not spare money to buy NETGEAR R7000.He will provide the whole family with Internet at the same time. And not only the Internet - on the case of the device there is a high-speed USB-port, to which you can connect an external hard drive. So you can by air access to its contents.
2. The other routers considered today also deserve praise. The creators of Netis WF2710 ask for their creation quite a bit of money. In this case, the router stably copes with its task - including it also has support for the standard 802.11ac. But the speed here is still not the same as there are several reasons at once. Similar characteristics are possessed by Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi mini, but at the same time its design will appeal to more people.
3. ZyXEL Keenetic III is a kind of workhorse. The most reliable router in our today's list. But it only supports 802.11n and slower standards. Even less speedy is the D-link DIR-506L - its purchase is recommended only if you need a router not only for the house, but also for trips. Although for these purposes it is better to consider a mobile access point. Or do not limit yourself to a smartphone - he also knows how to distribute the Internet to other devices.
