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    Best WiFi Routers for Home Use

    A router brings the internet from your modem to every device in your home. Here's how to choose the right one without overspending.

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    WiFi router
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    home network
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    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Find out what speed you are paying for
    2. 2.Measure your home and count dead spots
    3. 3.Choose between single router and mesh
    4. 4.Place your router centrally
    5. 5.Restart your router monthly
    1

    Find out what speed you are paying for

    ~16s
    Call your internet provider or check your bill for the internet plan speed (for example, "200 Mbps" or "500 Mbps"). This tells you the maximum speed coming into your home. Your router needs to support at least that speed to not bottleneck your connection.
    2

    Measure your home and count dead spots

    ~16s
    For a single-floor home under 1,500 square feet, a single good router handles coverage. For two-story homes or homes over 2,000 square feet, a mesh system with 2-3 nodes (small devices placed around the home) will give better coverage than a single router.
    3

    Choose between single router and mesh

    ~24s
    If you have signal issues only in one room (the bedroom far from the router, the garage), a single better router or a WiFi range extender ($30-$60) may solve the problem. If signal is weak in multiple areas, a mesh system is the cleaner solution.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: Eero routers (by Amazon) are highly rated for easy setup — the entire process is done through a smartphone app with no technical knowledge required.

    4

    Place your router centrally

    ~16s
    Regardless of which router you buy, placement matters. Position the router in the center of the area you want to cover, elevated off the floor (on a shelf, not behind the TV), away from walls, and not inside a cabinet. This alone can a lot improve coverage.
    5

    Restart your router monthly

    ~15s
    A simple monthly restart of your router (unplug it, wait 30 seconds, plug it back in) clears up many common slowness issues. Most newer routers can also be restarted through an app without physically touching the device.

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    Your router is the device that takes the internet from your modem (the box your internet company provides) and wirelessly spreads it throughout your home. If your WiFi is slow in certain rooms or cuts out often, the router is often the cause.

    Most internet companies provide a combined modem-router unit. These work adequately but are often older models that may not give you the best signal throughout your home. Buying your own router (which connects to your modem or modem-router) usually improves speed and range.

    For a standard house under 2,000 square feet:

    The TP-Link Archer AX55 or AX73 (WiFi 6 routers) cover a typical home well and cost $70-$130. Setup involves plugging it in and following a mobile app. They are reliable, well-reviewed, and require almost no maintenance.

    For larger homes or homes with dead spots:

    A mesh WiFi system uses multiple small devices placed throughout your home to give equal coverage in every room. The Eero 6+ (by Amazon) is one of the most popular and comes in 2-pack and 3-pack kits ($150-$280). Setup is entirely through an app. Google Nest WiFi Pro is another excellent option at a similar price.

    What to look for:

    WiFi 6 compatibility (faster and more stable), coverage area in square footage, number of devices supported simultaneously, and ease of setup (app-based setup is much easier than web-based setup).

    You do not need to pay your internet company a monthly fee to "rent" their router. Buying your own usually pays for itself in 12-18 months.

    (Source: CNET, cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-wifi-router)

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