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Any looking to improve their home network setup should consider investing in a new router.

Those supplies by your Internet Service Provider tend to be pretty low quality, lack useful features and don’t have particularly good Wi-Fi coverage.

I’ve done extensive research into various different routers from different manufacturers and found three that I believe would make a great addition to any home network. They also cater for different budgets so you are sure to find one that fits within your price range.

Top 3 Recommended Routers

• ASUS RT-AC88U​ – Although this router has been branded towards gamers, it provides excellent speeds and coverage whilst coming jam-packed with lots of useful features.
• NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 AC6000 – This is the ultimate router that delivers the fastest speeds I have seen in a router and even has Alexa voice control built-in.
• TP-Link AC1900 – This is your budget-friendly option but still supports speeds fast enough for most people and uses MU-MIMO technology.

Why I Picked the ASUS RT-AC88U

There are a few reasons for me picking the ASUS RT-AC88U as the recommended router.

• Capable of combined speeds of almost 3,200 Mbps across all bands
• MU-MIMO technology built-in for when you have several devices connected at the same time
• 8 integrated Ethernet ports
• Wi-Fi coverage up to 5,000 sq ft
• Adaptive QoS to easily prioritize packets for gaming
• Intuitive app and user interface
• Extensive parental controls

What to Consider When Buying a Router

• Size of your home – If you live in a large home, this is an important factor to consider as you wouldn’t want certain rooms receiving a poor signal or no signal at all
• Internet speed – It is tempting to buy the fastest router possible, but remember you are ultimately limited by the Internet speeds you receive in your home
• How many devices you have – Most homes will have a large number of devices that all need to send traffic to the router, so it needs to be up to the task and be able to accommodate all of the devices you plan on having in the future
• Security – Make sure any router you purchase supports at least WPA2 security protocols. Some will come with extra security such as an extra layer of encryption. The more secure your router is, the better
• Other features – Check the router’s feature list before making a purchase to make sure it has everything you need. This could be a USB port for connecting an external hard drive or multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports to deliver the best performance for your wired devices