How to buy a wifi router for an apartment. So which WiFi router should you choose for your home?! What parameters should you pay attention to?

One of the most popular devices for users today home Internet- This is a Wi-Fi router. There is a wide range of routers on the market different manufacturers, so it can be difficult for the average user to understand such a variety of models. We will help you choose a Wi-Fi router that is suitable for your home, and also tell you about the selection factors that you need to pay attention to. Special attention. In addition, we present to you a rating of the top 5 best routers presented on the Russian market.

Basic rules for choosing a router for your home

A router or router is a device with which PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. connect to a wireless network and connect to the Internet. Choosing an inexpensive but high-quality router can be difficult; you need to take into account a whole a number of device selection criteria. After all, by buying a “pig in a poke”, you won’t win anything. So, the main criteria:

• price– on Internet forums, many advise choosing from the cheapest routers, arguing that all devices are the same, support the same functions, etc., etc. So why, they say, pay more?! In reality this is not so - high-quality assembly, high performance, good components and high reliability are present only in relatively expensive models. And in cheap ones they put correspondingly cheap spare parts, they have much worse reception, and the Wi-Fi coverage area is small. Besides, budget routers They often break down more often than expensive ones, although this rule does not always work. If you can afford a more expensive router, then give it preference;
• brand– There is a whole line of router brands, but their products have proven themselves in different ways. For example, D-Link is considered one of the main manufacturers of budget routers, but its products are not particularly reliable. Experts and ordinary users name several manufacturers whose products are the best on the market: Linksys (quite expensive routers, but high-quality and reliable), Asus (according to reviews, it occupies a leading position among manufacturers of many devices, including routers), Zyxel (produces at least several models of excellent routers), TP-Link (produces budget, but high-quality and reliable router models);
• specifications . First of all, choose routers with normal “stuffing” - RAM (at least 64 MB), processor (300 MHz or more), FLASH memory (from 16 MB). Also pay attention to the power of the device, the presence and number of antennas;
• Internet access protocols . Pay attention to the most important detail - protocol support. The fact is that different providers use different protocols to provide Internet access: PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE. It is necessary that the router you purchase must support the protocol that your provider uses. To do this, ask your Internet provider for the required information, and then check that the router's technical specifications indicate the same protocol;
• WAN port and Internet connection technology . Routers also differ in the port (WAN port) through which the connection to the Network is made: Ethernet, ADSL, USB 3G. This is very important factor choice, because if you cannot connect an Internet cable to the router, then your money will be wasted;
• standards– today, the latest Wi-Fi standard is mainly used: 802.11n. It is already fully operational and the corresponding devices are being released, so there is no point in buying outdated routers that support 802.11b or 802.11g.

Router with ADSL port

Router with Ethernet port

Router with USB 3G port

What are the consequences? incorrect choice router

Why is it so important to choose the right router that suits me? Isn’t it possible to take the first one that comes along that is suitable for the price? What happens if I buy a router without really delving into its technical characteristics?

Let's look at these questions, because the average buyer does not understand network devices, but simply comes to the store and asks the seller for advice. In fact, this risks throwing money down the drain. If you purchase a router that has the wrong connector and doesn't work with your ISP, then at best you'll have to return it to the store. And if the product cannot be returned, then you will generally lose the money you spent. But there are other situations when the router is not suitable, and the user does not even notice it or simply resigned himself, thinking that there is no better option.

For example, many devices have insufficient power, they are designed to distribute the Internet within the boundaries of one room, and the signal no longer passes through the wall. Thus, you definitely need to pay attention to the power of the router and the number of antennas, external or built-in. There is no point in saving on power, even if this moment you don't need 100 meter coverage.

An unsuitable router may also cut off internet speed. That is, the provider offers you Internet access at a speed of 10 Mbit/s in both directions. You check your speed, and it turns out that it barely reaches 8 Mbps for downloading and 4 Mbps for uploading. The first thing the user will do is accuse the operator of deception. But it is likely that the problem is something completely different - your router, which simply does not support higher speeds. That's why you should find out what maximum download and upload speeds are available for a given router model.

In addition, poor quality or little powerful router maybe regularly freeze, reboot or simply drop the connection. This makes using the Internet extremely difficult and seriously gets on your nerves. Therefore, it is better to overpay a little, but get a high quality device.

Another problem with a number of routers is small Wi-Fi coverage area. In this case, it happens that the signal no longer passes through the wall or the router only covers a space of several square meters. Of course, such a device will not suit owners large apartment or a private home. After all, one of the delights of living in a private house or country house is to go out into the yard and use the Internet away from cables and routers. Therefore, for such needs you should choose a more powerful router with a good Wi-Fi transmitter.

Even if you don't understand technical issues the router is working or there is no one to consult with, you can always go to the Internet and scroll through forums, reviews in online stores and specialized sites. There you will find all the information about the operation of different routers in a simple custom form. On these resources, you can, among other things, learn about the advantages and disadvantages different models, about methods for solving problems that arise, etc.

Zyxel Keenetic

Specifications

WAN port: Ethernet, USB 3G.

Interfaces: 5 RJ-45 connectors (10BASE-T/100BASE-T) with automatic cable type detection; 1 USB 2.0 type A; 2 RP-SMA sockets for connecting external Wi-Fi antennas.

IPTV support: Yes.

Number of antennas: 2.

Antenna design: Removable.

Security Features: Firewall (SPI) with DoS protection and DDoS attacks. Blocking Internet access based on MAC addresses, IP addresses, URLs, TCP/UDP ports.

Other functions: TVport technology - transit of Multicast streams to automatic mode and without wasting CPU time when assigning a LAN connector. Link Duo - simultaneous access to the Internet (L2TP/PPTP/PPPoE) and to local resources of the DHCP provider network (client/server). Working with a static IP address. IP protocol routing. NAT (Restricted Cone) IP address translation. Route Table (DHCP/Manual)

Dimensions and weight: 162 x 114 x 33 mm, 280 g.

Average price: 2 thousand rubles.

Linksys E3200

Specifications

WAN port: Ethernet.

Interfaces: 1 x WAN / 4 x Gigbit Ethernet / 1 x USB 2.0.

Wireless capabilities: IEEE 802.11n.

Number of antennas: 6.

VPN functions: VPN pass through.

Security features: Data encryption: WEP, WPA, WPA2.

Firewall features: Built-in firewall, NAT.

Other features: Possibility of connecting a 3G modem. Guest network.

Dimensions and weight: 190 x 170 x 25 mm, 215 g.

Average price: 4.5 thousand rubles.

Asus RT-N56U

Specifications

WAN port: Ethernet, USB 3G.

Interfaces: 4 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbit/s, 2 x USB 2.0

Wireless capabilities: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n.

Protocol support: PPTP, L2TP, PPPoE.

IPTV support: Yes.

Number of antennas: 2 x for 2.4 GHz, 3 x for 5 GHz.

Antenna design: Built-in.

Security Features: Filtering: Port, IP Packets, URL keywords, MAC address. Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise

Firewall features: NAT and SPI.

Other features: Sharing 3G Internet among multiple users.

Dimensions and weight: 172 x 145 x 60 mm, 330 g.

Average price: 4.4 thousand rubles.

TP-Link TL-WR841ND

Specifications

WAN port: Ethernet.

Interfaces: 4 10/100M LAN ports (RJ45 type), 1 10/100M WAN port (RJ45 type).

Wireless capabilities: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n.

Protocol support: PPPoE.

Number of antennas: 2.

Antenna design: Removable.

Support for VPN tunnels: Yes.

Other functions: Maximum range - 270 m.

Dimensions and weight: 200 x 140 x 28 mm.

Average price: 1 thousand rubles.

TP-LINK TL-WR340GD

Specifications

WAN port: Ethernet.

Interfaces: 4 x RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN ports.

Wireless capabilities: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g.

Protocol support: L2TP, PPPoE.

Number of antennas: 1 (5 dBi).

Antenna design: Removable.

VPN features: VPN Pass Through.

Security features: WEP 64/128/152-bit, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES).

Other features: Virtual Server. DMZ hosting. UPnP. Remote web control.

Dimensions and weight: 160 x 102 x 28 mm.

Average price: 1 thousand rubles.

A Wi-Fi router is needed to distribute the Internet to several devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, computers, TVs) via a wired LAN connection or Wi-Fi. The coverage area depends on its choice wireless internet in the apartment, speed, stability and availability additional functions: network storage, IPTV connection, creating a home media server, print server, network distribution with a 3G modem.
WiFi router operation diagram
In this article we will only consider Wi-Fi routers, operating from standard Ethernet cable. The choice of devices running from ADSL (via telephone), fiber optic network or 3G is more specific. They are often issued by the providers themselves.

Router speed

• 99% of modern routers use the Wi-Fi 802.11n standard. The theoretical data transfer speed reaches 600 Mbit/s (one antenna up to 150 Mbit/s).
• The 802.11g standard limits the theoretical maximum speed up to 54 Mbit/s.
• Most new standard- 802.11ac, provides theoretical speeds of up to 1.3 Gbps.

The technical specifications for each router indicate the maximum data transfer speed. If 300 Mbit/s is specified, in practice expect speeds 3 times lower - 100 Mbit/s. In megabytes, this is a speed of 12.5 MB/s. It is enough for surfing the Internet, watching 1080p online videos, listening to music, multiplayer games, downloading Full HD movies. This will not be enough for downloading torrents in multiple streams or copying files within the network. To work with fast Wi-Fi The laptop must support the 802.11n or 802.11ac wireless standard.


The specifications indicate the speed of the wired LAN connection. The standard figure is 100 Mbit/s. Expensive routers can work 10 times faster - at a speed of 1 Gbit/s. This speed is needed for quick exchange files within the local network.

How much the router cuts down the Internet can only be learned from real users. This is a subjective parameter, these numbers will be different for each provider. If you are connected to a 100 Mbit/s tariff, at best there will be 95 Mbit/s. The maximum speed will only be when connecting directly to network card computer.
Ask a question to a specialist technical support(the technician, not the operator), he must know what equipment is compatible with their network.

Network frequency range

Routers operate in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. There are models that can simultaneously or alternately operate in the 2.4 and 5 GHz range. The 5 GHz channel is useful if there are many routers around your apartment that create interference and slow down the Internet speed. Therefore, moving to 5 GHz may increase speed, but will reduce network range. Not all devices support this operating mode.

Operation stability

You will waste a lot of nerves if the router freezes 2-3 times every day. And until you reboot it, the Internet will not return. You can only learn about the stability of a router from reviews.

To reduce the risk of purchasing a low-quality router, choose from well-known manufacturers: ZyXEL, D-link, TP-LINK. They update their firmware regularly. It is also not recommended to buy new models - in the first year after release there are many glitches.

On the Internet you can find alternative firmware such as DD-WRT or OpenWRT to increase stability, speed and add new functions. But when installing them, there is a chance of permanently breaking the router.

Wi-Fi coverage radius

The actual range can only be determined in practice in your apartment. Almost any router, including D-link DIR 300, is enough for an apartment of 60–70 m².

Do you want to get network coverage on large area- buy a router with 2 or 3 antennas. They must support MIMO technology - multiple input-output. This allows you to increase the network coverage radius up to 400 meters in open space, reduce dead zones and increase Internet speed.

Routers with a built-in antenna have low gain - up to 2 dBi. The best option- external removable antenna. An antenna of 2-4 dBi is enough for an apartment or office. If desired, it can be replaced with a more powerful or directional one, or an extension cord can be installed.

Other features

Some routers have a USB port. It is used to connect flash drives or external hard drives for use over the network. You can download torrent files on them when the computer is turned off, create home media server, it is convenient to watch movies on smart TV.


This port is also designed (not on all models) for connecting a 3G/4G modem. Convenient feature, if you want to get a backup Internet channel. Many people take such routers to their dachas. Some models have an independent power source for dispensing mobile internet without electricity.


Availability Yandex DNS in the router interface will allow you to set a family filter with one click. Sites with illegal content, viruses, porn and bots will be blocked.
Devices vary in size random access memory. The higher it is, the better the overall performance of the router. If you don’t know which of the two models to choose, look at the RAM size.

Price

The cheapest router can be bought for 600–1500 rubles. It is enough for undemanding users: 2-3 devices with low connection speed and range. If the tariff does not exceed 30–50 Mbit/s and you don’t want to overpay for unnecessary functions, you can take the economy option. But it makes no sense to overpay for useless functions. The maximum adequate cost for a router for an apartment is 3–4 thousand rubles.

Design

In addition to a beautiful appearance, the design should be thoughtful and convenient.

The best Wi-Fi routers

The summary table compares the 21 best home router models that can now be found on sale.

Model	USB	3G/4G	Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi speed	Port speed	Antenna	average price
ZyXEL Keenetic Start			802.11n	150	100	1 fixed 2 dBi	1397
ZyXEL Keenetic Lite III			802.11n	300	100	2 non-removable 3 dBi	1754
ZyXEL Keenetic 4G III	1	+	802.11n	300	100	2 non-removable 3 dBi	2187
ZyXEL Keenetic Lite II			802.11n	300	100	2 non-removable 3.5 dBi	2760
ZyXEL Keenetic Viva	1	+	802.11n	300	1000	2 non-removable 3 dBi	3060
ZyXEL Keenetic Extra	1	+	802.11n	600	1000	2 non-removable 4 dBi	4000
ZyXEL Keenetic II	2	+	802.11n	300	100	2 removable 5 dBi	4107
ZyXEL Keenetic Giga II	2	+	802.11n	300	1000	2 removable 5 dBi	4862
TP-LINK TL-WR740N			802.11n	150	100	1 fixed 5 dBi	1151
TP-LINK TL-WR841N			802.11n	300	100	2 non-removable 5 dBi	1390
TP-LINK TL-WR841ND			802.11n	300	100	2 removable 5 dBi	1551
TP-LINK TL-MR3420	1	+	802.11n	300	100	2 removable 3 dBi	1890
TP-LINK TL-WR842ND	1		802.11n	300	100	2 removable 5 dBi	1990
TP-LINK TL-WR941ND			802.11n	300	100	3 removable 3 dBi	2190
ASUS RT-N11P			802.11n	300	100	2 non-removable 5 dBi	1705
ASUS RT-N12VP			802.11n	300	100	2 non-removable 5 dBi	1853
ASUS RT-N12			802.11n	300	100	2 removable 5 dBi	2085
D-link DIR-300			802.11g	54	100	1 removable 2 dBi	1194
D-link DIR-620	1	3G	802.11n	300	100	2 non-removable 3 dBi	1680
D-link DIR-615			802.11n	300	100	2 removable 2 dBi	1794
NETGEAR JWNR2000			802.11n	300	100	2 internal antennas s	1333

Wi-Fi routers today are actively used to create a wireless network at home, if the user has large number devices that need to be connected to the World Wide Web. Compared with local connection, a wireless connection is much easier to organize and, in addition, you do not need to lay a lot of cables to connect each device to the Internet.

Today, on the computer device market there is huge selection a variety of wi-fi routers. Which technical specifications when choosing it, you need to take into account which Wi-Fi router is best to buy for your home and what you should pay attention to when buying this device - this is discussed in our article.

Wi-Fi router (from English route) is a small device that provides wireless transmission data between the Internet and various devices (Wi-Fi).
Today, most computer communication devices already have built-in Wi-Fi receivers, which gives them greater mobility and ease of use.

At home, using a home router, you can both connect to the global wireless network from various devices (laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.) and organize internal wireless communication between home devices (for example, you can connect home computer or laptop to wireless printer or “play” an exciting “shooter game” with the whole family).
Using a wi-fi router for your home, you can forget about “cable tethering”, place certain devices anywhere in the apartment and connect a large number of gadgets to one access point.
Before choosing a wireless access point for your home, you should understand its technical characteristics.

The most important characteristics of routers

When choosing a wireless router, you should pay attention to its characteristics. Any Wi-Fi router is designed to combine certain computer communication devices into a single network, as well as provide shared access of devices to the Internet channel.
One of the most important characteristics of wireless access points is the speed of data transmission over the network (from 8 – 35 Mbit/s for cheap models, up to 1 Gbit/s for expensive devices).
When choosing a Wi-Fi router, you should also understand the standards wireless connection. So, today there are several such standards that affect the maximum data transfer speed of the device. For example, the IEEE 802.11b standard is already outdated and provides data transfer at a maximum speed of up to 11 Mb/sec. New computer devices also have new standards - 802.11g with an Internet connection speed of 54 Mb/sec and 802.11n with a maximum speed of up to 300 Mb/sec. High data transfer speed allows you to transmit and receive information from the Internet much faster.

When choosing a wifi router for your home, pay attention to the amount of RAM. It is recommended to buy wireless access points with at least 64 MB of RAM and a processor power of at least 240 MHz. Flash memory The device should not have less than 16 MB.
If you have a large apartment, it is advisable to purchase a router with 2 or 3 antennas and high power. The most powerful router allows you to “pierce” a building at 50 - 70 meters.
Well, of course, it is advisable to buy products only from well-known brands. So, among the most the best manufacturers wireless access points can be distinguished: Linksys, TP – Link, Asus, ZyXEL.

The main criteria for choosing a router for your home

When choosing a router for your home, you should pay attention to the following important characteristics: maximum data transfer speed, stability of operation, radiation power of the data transmitter, availability of additional connectors
The maximum data transfer rate is measured in Mbit/s. So, for example, when purchasing a device with a speed of 150 Mbps, you should take into account that this is approximately 10 Mb/s. This speed is quite enough to comfortably work on the network from several devices. It is not necessary to take into account the speed of LAN ports (cable connectors). Typically, on cheap models the speed does not exceed 100 Mbit/s, and on expensive ones 1000 Mbit/s. Such characteristics are important if you connect several devices via cable and “drive” gigabytes of data between them.

When choosing a router, pay attention to how many meters it can transmit the signal. If you have a large apartment or house, take a look at powerful routers with multiple antennas.

As for the stability of the device, it depends on the firmware of the device, as well as on the reliability of the chip. IN in this case, again, it is best to pay attention to well-known brands and purchase a device in a specialized store rather than buying a Chinese-assembled device “from hand”. And, of course, require a warranty for all purchased products.

In the event that, in addition to wireless access, You need to connect additional devices to Wi-Fi (printer, local computer IPTV receiver), purchase a device with additional connectors (USB, connectors for local cables and etc.).

Portable and mobile wifi routers

For travelers or businessmen who need to be constantly connected and have access to the Internet, it is best to purchase a portable router. The advantages of such gadgets include: small sizes, battery powered, supports all standards cellular communications and automatic connection establishment. Such routers have a built-in router and are quite reliably protected from network attacks. They can be used when connecting several users and for organizing network storage with medical content, as well as to create wireless communication in a car, on a boat, on a yacht.

The disadvantages of mobile routers include the low power of the Wi-Fi transmitter, as well as the short operating time of the device. When choosing a portable router, you should pay attention to what is more valuable to you: the dimensions of the device or its autonomy. For short tourist trips, you can purchase a compact mobile router. For long journeys, it is worth choosing a larger router, with capacious battery and with the ability to organize a local network. Among portable routers we can highlight: AsusWL-3300NUL, ASUSWL-330N3G, LexandLBP - 52C and LBP - 78W.

Scam by sellers or which routers are better not to buy

When choosing a router, you should not chase the most sophisticated and expensive device, especially if you live in a small apartment. Never buy routers or other devices second-hand, but only in specialized stores. Ask the seller to show you a license from the manufacturer, as well as a warranty for the device.

Attention: The most common scam from sellers is an additional guarantee. You will be offered to purchase an additional warranty in addition to the standard one. Don’t buy an additional guarantee, it’s often just a money grab. Routers rarely break down and those that worked fine whole year– both the second and third will work.

When choosing a router, try to get as much more information about him, watch video reviews, read text reviews about him on the Internet.
Which router is better to buy for your home? So, we present to your attention the top 3 Wi-Fi routers for the home!

Top 3 best home wifi routers (their advantages and disadvantages)

In third place in our hit parade of routers is a beautiful and stylish wireless router from NETGEAR - NETGEARWNDR4500.
Its big advantage is the data transfer speed – up to 900 Mbit/s! Indeed, with such a device you can freely download gigabytes of information from the Internet or play computer games over the network. The device has 6 internal antennas with separate transceivers that provide excellent signal reception.

LED indicators on the front of the device indicate port status, device activation, and operation. The big advantage of this router is also the Wi-Fi on/off button. It allows you to save energy or turn off the device if there is a threat of computer hacking.
The router is powered by a BroadcomBCM4706 processor at 600 MHz, it has 128 MB of RAM and 128 MB of flash memory. The NETGEARWNDR4500 router is a great purchase. Beautiful appearance, excellent speed data transfer and convenient control buttons - all this allows us to include this company’s router in the top three for the home user.
Among the disadvantages, it should be noted: the lack of wall mounting, the inability to adjust the transmitter power and the high cost of the router.

In second place is the device Chinese company“TP – Link” - TP-Link TL-WR2543ND.
A distinctive feature of this device is the ability to operate in 2 frequency ranges (up to 450 Mbit/s) in each. The device has smooth body lines. Three external antennas, which can be rotated 360 degrees, ensure reliable reception of the device anywhere in the apartment or house.
The router has indicators for operating modes, wireless network, power, Ethernet ports, and a USB port. There are also holes for wall mounting the device. The router has an “AtherosAR7242” processor on board, which operates at a frequency of 400 MHz, as well as 64 MB of RAM and 8 MB of flash memory.
The advantages of the device include: the ability to operate in 2 ranges, low cost, low energy consumption. The downsides are the small amount of flash memory and a not very user-friendly interface.

Well, and finally, the first place deservedly goes to the products famous brand"ZyXEL" - "ZyXEL KeeneticGiga 2"!
This device has an updated software platform and excellent technical characteristics, as well as an elegant appearance. Externally, “ZyXEL” looks very stylish - a black lacquered body with rounded edges and matte sides.

Two external antennas provide stable signal reception at speeds up to 300 Mbit/s. There is also a universal button that allows you to reprogram various functions devices.
The “motor” of the router is the MediatekRT6586 processor, which operates at a frequency of 700 MHz and provides a stable and stable connection signal in any room of the house. 256 MB of RAM allows the user not to think about the performance of the device, but only enjoy reliable and stable work online. The Russified interface of the device is very convenient. The hardware of the device works flawlessly, as does the software. Among the advantages of “ZyXELKeeneticGiga 2” we can note the excellent quality of communication, reliable, stable signal reception even in conditions of interference, a beautiful case, a Russified interface and a high data transfer speed - a well-deserved first place!

Good Wifi routers with a long range

If you have a large house or apartment or you need access to the Internet over a considerable distance, you need to think about purchasing powerful equipment. Moreover, if a computer or laptop has a low receiver power, then you should buy a more powerful adapter.

When choosing a powerful router, you should consider purchasing a good device with high Wi-Fi data transfer speeds (11g - up to 54 Mbit/s or even 11n - 600 Mbit/s) - this will ensure fast connection and the ability to quickly download large amounts of information from the network.

A powerful router requires and large quantity antennas for stable communication, so you should focus on gadgets with the maximum number of antennas.

It is advisable to buy a wireless access point with two bands. In this case, it increases throughput. As for the company, there is only one answer - the undisputed leader among powerful and super-powerful Wi-Fi routers with a large radius of action - the company “ZyXEL” was and remains.

Important! The most the best place for location wireless point access - as close as possible to the center of the house on a shelf or wall above the furniture level. If you live in a large private house, then the ideal option is the first floor in the center of the house. To ensure the best signal, the router antenna should be pointed straight up. You should not place the Wi-Fi router next to steel beams, reinforcement, or various electronic devices. These factors can affect signal strength or make it intermittent.

Well, and finally, a few tips to ensure that your router can transmit a signal over a long distance:

• Install powerful external antennas in the device;
• Place the router in the place in the building where the signal will be most stable;
• Buy another router, or buy special amplifiers.

Who and why might need a reserved Internet channel at home? For example, if you have “ smart House"or simply a server and video surveillance cameras, security and engineering sensors (water leaks, gas leaks), the status report of which you would like to receive guaranteed, regardless of whether it is working in currently your Internet provider, or unexpectedly decided to carry out routine maintenance.

Seamless Wi-Fi roaming

This technology is gradually starting to appear in home devices, after becoming an integral part of corporate wireless networks. It is important when more than one is used to ensure a large coverage area (a multi-room apartment with “impenetrable” walls or a large private house). wireless router, but several. One router is designated as the “master” (usually the one that is connected to the provider), and the rest are switched to access point mode, and the “master” constantly monitors the state of the entire network, distributes uniform settings and connection rules to all routers, and can transfer clients from loaded points to a less busy one, provides a transparent transition from one point to another, and so on. If you have a large house or apartment and you are faced with the problem of stable reception with one wireless router, quite possibly, this is your path. One has only to take into account that prerequisite The way such a scheme works is to use routers from the same manufacturer, and those models in which this technology works. And one more “but”: you should not expect that this technology will work flawlessly on home routers - it is just emerging and is unlikely to be ideally implemented in the home segment in the near future.

Ethernet port speed

Gigabit ports are slowly becoming a must-have home router: Providers are offering increasingly higher speeds, and all of our stationary devices have switched to the Gigabit Ethernet standard. So there’s not much to discuss here - soon there will simply be no devices left with 100 Mbit/s ports.