4 Wi-Fi routers that go beyond just internet connection

Wi-Fi routers are an integral part of any home or business, making them an indispensable tool for communication. For home use, it allows us to connect with family or friends who live far away. Businesses, on the other hand, can benefit from the use of Wi-Fi routers for communications and sending of large files.

There are plenty of Wi-Fi routers on the market but features will come in handy depending on your personal needs. When shopping around for a new router, CNET advised on a few considerations such as coverage area, the number of clients, and the types of devices that will connect to the router.

Here’s a look at five router options for the home or office:

Asus RT-AC88U Dual-Band Router

An ideal Wi-Fi router for those who are not on a budget, the Asus RT-AC88U is a sleek box housed in a matte black package. The high-end router has a range of features including Multi-User Multiple Input and a Multiple Output technology for multiple Wi-Fi clients without sacrificing bandwidth. Apart from these, the router comes with various Gigabit LAN ports and USB ports and offers plenty of management options through a user-friendly interface and works on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

Wi-Fi routers aren’t just for going online now; they can be smart hubs as well. (Source)

5BARz ROVR Wi-Fi router

Ideal for home use, the 5BARz ROVR is a high-end Wi-Fi router and IoT hub. Designed to deliver an experience that offers intuitive features and provide a state-of-the-art living experience, the router enables users to customize their internet experience completely around actual usage within a home.

The router from 5BARz International (OTCQB: BARZ) comes in two color variants: white and black. Its futuristic design draws inspiration from the foundations of minimalism—a trend advocated by a lot of consumer electronics today.

Despite its simplicity in design, it comes packed with features including According to the 5BARz press release, it has the following:

• Smart Power for an uninterrupted power supply
• Smart Wireless, which has a wireless backhaul and dynamic switchover
• Smart Usage to create mini instances of Wi-Fi with variable bandwidth
• Smart Storage which enables users to share a common drive for files
• Smart Bandwidth which alerts users when usage has exceeded

In addition to these already useful features, the ROVR also comes equipped with Smart Home functionalities for IoT devices. It can control features such as temperature, humidity, gas detection, motion sensors, and cameras. It can also alert homeowners with a call or SMS.

Cisco Linksys E900 Wireless N300 Router

Ideal for small and middle-scale businesses, Cisco’s Linksys E900 router is affordable and offers 300 Mbps speed waves at 2.4 GHz frequency. It also covers an area of 1,400 square feet and is ideal for multiple devices. Moreover, it also has specifications such as a MIMO antenna, four ethernet ports, WPA2 encryption, and is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.

Netgear Nighthawk X4S

A great Wi-Fi router that won’t disappoint gaming fanatics, the Netgear Nighthawk X4S is an extended version of the previous Nighthawk X4. The X4S is capable of handling multiple devices and delivers optimum performance in terms of speed, range, and consistency. Moreover, this router also works in large homes with multiple devices connected to it thanks to the antennas that deliver an impressive range and has a network speed of 2.6Gbps.

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