How to choose a good apartment router. How to choose a WiFi Router for home - Practical Tips

I do not know how you have, but for me the choice of some kind of technology, including a router, this is a lot of time spent on the search for the desired model, hundreds of read reviews, and constant doubts: "Take this, or that." I have been for more than a month for more than a month, I use some old, wired mouse, just because I can not choose a new one. And this despite the fact that I basically know what I need some technical moments, etc.

Router and router, this is the same. Wrote about it. In the article I will use both names.

In this article we will try to deal with the choice Wi-Fi Routerand for home, or apartment. This is the category of devices in which I can give some tips to tell about all the nuances, and even advise specific models. As for the advice on buying specific models, I really do not like to give such advice. If only because I was not at home, I don't know for what purposes you choose a router, what is your Internet, how much and what devices will you connect to the Internet, is there any interference in your home, and most importantly, what kind of hums are you planning spend on buying a router. This moment concerns not only routers, but also other equipment.

But, if you want directly specific recommendations, then at the end of this article, I will give an example several models of routers that would advise you to purchase. But, if that, I'm not guilty 🙂 Consider we choose the router for a private house, or apartment. Although, probably you can still attribute small offices.

And immediately an important advice. If you have an unlimited budget, and do not feel sorry to spend a decent community, then buy one of the most expensive routers, which will find in some popular online store. Take the one that will appeal outwardly. It will cost about 300 dollars (if you do not take apple routers). But, he will definitely work consistently, and everything will be needed in it.

And another advice. If you want to save most and get the most budder router, then you will be useful.

First we will figure it out at the technical points that you should pay attention to when choosing a router. For what purposes the one is suitable, or another model, and whether there will be no problems in the process of use. Then, I will write my opinion about what Wi-Fi Router is better to buy in 2016 and 2017, whatever your purchase is quickly outdated, and you did not have to buy a new model in a year. Well, as promised, a couple of concrete routers that should be suitable for an apartment (private house).

Choosing a router for home: Technical Moments

First of all, you need to figure out what kind of router we need. In terms of technical characteristics: Type WAN port, the number of LAN ports and their speed, the frequency of the Wi-Fi network and its speed, the presence of USB connectors, and different additional functions.

You should already understand what goals will use the router. It is clear that you are buying it most likely to distribute the Internet on your Wi-Fi network devices, and possibly network cable.

Council. If you have stationary computers (without Wi-Fi), then after installing the router, you do not lay the cable to them, and connect to the wireless network, you can buy immediately.

The main thing that you need to orient when choosing a router for home is to the area that should be covered with a Wi-Fi network signal, the number of devices that will be connected to the router and the tasks that you will perform on these devices.

Here everything is simple: the router can simply not cover the signal all the rooms of your home. For example, due to a weak transmitter, or antennas (and their quantities). And if you buy a cheap router, it just will not be able to work stably when connected large number devices. Or when watching online video in high quality, in online games, etc. there will be permanent hangs, reboots and the like. As you already understand, everything is very individual. As a rule, the more expensive the router, the greater the load, it can withstand, will work more consistently, and then the Wi-Fi signal will be able to "pierce".

We select a router for the provider (type WAN-port)

The first thing to pay attention is to the WAN connector type. This is a way to connect a router to the Internet provider. This information is always specified in the characteristics. It all depends on what Internet you have.

Ethernet - The most popular connection type. This is the usual network connector RJ-45. Almost all Wi-Fi routers that are in Rank have an Ethernet WAN-port. And the provider in your home paves the usual network cable, which we directly connect to the router.
ADSL modems with Wi-Fi - In essence, these are ordinary routers, only as a WAN port, they have the RJ-11 connector to connect the telephone cable. And if you already have an ordinary ADSL modem, then you need to buy a simple router, with the usual Ethernet port (and connect it to the modem).
3G / 4G Wi-Fi Routers - If you have Internet via a USB modem, and you want to configure the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi, then you will need a special router with support for 3G / 4G modems. About choosing a router to work with a USB modem, I wrote in the article. Usually, in the characteristics of such routers it is written: WAN-port - USB 3G. Update: New article with tips on the choice of router to work with USB modems:

There are routers that can be called universal. Because, they have an ordinary Ethernet port for example for connecting the Internet, and a USB port to work with 3G modems. But, the presence of a USB port does not mean that there are support for modems. You need to watch the characteristics.

Protocol support: Another point for which I think you can not pay attention. I will introduce Internet provider connection protocols: L2TP, PPPOE, PPTP. On modern routers, there should be no problems with this problems. Is that, you have some kind of special provider.

Wi-Fi Network: Frequency, Speed, Radius

The frequency of the Wi-Fi network (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) - At the time of writing this article (May 2016), most routers (mostly not expensive)That is on sale, distribute the Wi-Fi network on the usual frequency 2.4 GHz, which is already much loaded. But, actively appear in the model model that support wi-Fi work At a frequency of 5 GHz. This is a new technology, and it is a router with a frequency support of 5 GHz, I would advise you to buy in 2016 - 2017. Read more about two-band routers (dual-band, because supports frequency 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz), pluses and compatibility, I already wrote in the article :. You can already find dual-band models at a very good price.

Wi-Fi speed - The cheapest models of routers, distribute Wi-Fi at a speed of up to 150 Mbps. I would advise not to buy such models. Is that you take a router to connect one or three devices and for surfing on the Internet, or watching video in no high quality. It is better to report 5-10 dollars, and buy a model that distributes a wireless network at a speed of up to 300 Mbps.

As for the wireless network standards, it must be supported 802.11n. And if you choose a router from the average price category and above, it is desirable to already take a model with support for a new speed.

Speed \u200b\u200bdepends on the set of factors: The number of connected devices, the power of the router, the provider, interference, etc. Read the reviews, as a rule, they write there immediately, the router cuts the speed by Wi-Fi, or not. Regarding the speed of connecting over a wireless network, you can read yet.

Wi-Fi Network Radio - Many are asked: "How to choose a router with a maximum wireless network action radius." The question is good, and understandable, but to give a specific answer to it is very difficult. Because the walls are very influenced by the radius of action. (their number and materials), interference (mainly from neighboring Wi-Fi networks), Location of the router in the house, well, the power of the router itself. The signal is very bad through concrete mills, in which there is metal.

If you have a large apartment, let's say more than 100 squares, or a house in several floors, then most likely one router will be little, even powerful. In this case, the most correct option is.

And if you choose a router for a one-room apartment, then in your case, even the cheapest model itself, in terms of the network of the network. For medium-sized houses, I would advise you to buy routers at a cost of $ 50. Well, it is advisable to buy models with a minimum of two antennas (5DBi capacity). But, there is good models With internal antennas, which practically do not give way to external. As a rule, the presence of for example three or more antennas affects not the radius of the Wi-Fi network, but on the connection speed. Also, it is worth paying attention, removable antennas, or not. In case you want to replace them, install more powerful.

According to my observations, the radius of action does not depend much on the price of the router itself. Most likely because the maximum power of the router is simply limited to the manufacturer (in accordance with the laws of strange in which they are shipped).

Availability of ports: LAN and USB

At a minimum, 1 LAN-port will definitely. Usually, on routers 4 LAN-port. It happens more. LAN-port is needed to connect to the Internet device on a network cable. (PC, TVs, game consoles, etc.).

As for USB ports, now there are no more on cheap models. But it seems to me that soon there will be no routers without a USB. Therefore, I advise you to choose a router, with at least one USB port. It is needed to connect USB drives, printers, or USB 3G modems (if there is support for modems). By connecting the USB flash drive, or outdoor HDD To the router, you can organize sharing files, or run a DLNA server. And by connecting the printer, you can configure the print server.

It all depends on the specific model and the manufacturer. For example, ASUS models can still download files to the drive. I already wrote. You can see for example.

Power Wi-Fi router and its performance

The root filling is also very important. The more powerful processor, and more random access memory, the more stable the router will work. It will keep more connected devices, without problems withstand torrents, online games, DLNA server work, etc., and at the same time, most importantly, there will be no dropping speed, ping, packet loss.

I do not think that you need to straight all the nuances associated with the iron on which one works, or another router, except that you are interested. Here everything is very simple, the more expensive the model is that it is more powerful. If you buy a router for 15-20 dollars, connect several devices to it, start loading torrent, online game, and open another online video, then most likely he will simply freeze. Or, very much speed will fall. And it will earn only after rebooting. It is quite normal for its price category.

That is why, I do not advise you to save on the router. Because, you connect all your computers, tablets, telephones, televisions, and all of them will suffer from a weak router, which all the time will cut the speed, and just "fall" from the load. It brings a lot of inconvenience, and most likely, you will soon think about buying a new router, more powerful and, accordingly, dear.

Price and firm manufacturer

At the moment, the cheapest router can be bought for about 15 dollars. I have already written above that buy such routers only if you do not need a lot of performance and speed.

Of course, it is better to take routers that cost from 30 dollars and above. This is an exceptionally my opinion. These devices are suitable for home useBut without fanaticism. Here you need to understand what we get smooth as much as we pay. Well, it all depends on the tasks that the router should cope with exactly in your case.

As for the manufacturer, the most popular of course TP-Link, ASUS, D-Link, Zyxel, Linksys, Tenda, Netis. If you are interested, then I have ASUS now. I love routers from TP-Link, which I also use and advise others. Relatives, inexpensive TP-LINK TL-WR841N for more than five years work without any problems. Not so long ago I met the routers from ZyXEL. I also really liked. Tenda makes inexpensive models.

I think that you do not need to focus on the manufacturer. Watch on models, according to the characteristics, price, in appearance finally. Sign with routers of all manufacturers who listed above, and I can not say that some kind of bad, and some kind of good. Each manufacturer has certain points that I personally liked, or did not like (control panel, equipment, instruction, packaging, configuration process, reliability, etc.). But, it practically does not affect the work of the router.

Often I see questions, like: "Which router is better, ASUS, or TP-LINK." You can endlessly arguing what brand is better, and what worse. I believe that in this case, it would be more correct to consider concrete models that are close to the price.

With price and brand figured out: the more expensive the better, and the brand is an amateur.

Which router to choose in 2016 - 2017

In my opinion, in 2017 it is necessary to buy a two-chain router (which supports Wi-Fi 5 GHz, and 802.11ac). And to be at least one USB port. Even if he is not needed now.

These two items: Wi-Fi support at 5 GHz, and the presence of a USB port, make a router modern, and it will not get out of half a year. Most likely, and in 2017 it will be relevant, and you do not have to change it.

I tell an example from my own experience. This winter (approximately in December 2015)I bought a new router into the parents' house. He works there with a 3G USB modem. Bought no cheap. Good, powerful router, with two USB ports (one is connected to the modem, and in the second drive). But, it does not support the work of a wireless network at a frequency of 5 GHz. And after some time after the purchase, I realized that I was mistaken with the choice. Having bought a dear router without the support of the new standard.

Sooner or later, you want to connect your devices to the Wi-Fi network at a frequency of 5 GHz (more speed, and less interference, especially relevant for apartments). Or, want to organize sharing files on the drive connected to the router. Therefore, it is better to immediately spend a big souma than in a year to buy a new router. In addition, now you can already find a conveniently available two-band router with a USB port, about 30 dollars.

This is an exceptionally my opinion, and you certainly can not agree with him.

Everything is very difficult, what specifically buy a router for the house?

At the beginning of the article, I wrote that the router should be selected specifically for your tasks. And you need to focus on the very room where it will work, well, in finance. And yet, I wrote that I don't like to give advice on specific models. In addition, I do not know anything about you, about your home and tasks that the router must do. But, if you already ask for :), then you will advise several models of routers that should be suitable for a small house, or apartments. And to connect a small number of devices. I will advise only those models that worked. We divide them into three categories.

Inexpensive, modern router

First of all, a consult of course the router, or TP-LINK Archer C20. This is not the cheapest model for the house, but it is dual-band (Wi-Fi 5 GHz), there is 1 USB port, and looks very pretty.

Easy for home, and without problems will cope with watching online video, load torrents, and online games. If you look at other manufacturers, then similar models are not many. According to the characteristics and price, only: ASUS RT-AC51U and Xiaomi WiFi Mirouter 3. It may have already appeared for some other options.

The most budget option for a small apartment

If you want to save well, you have a small home, and some devices, then you can consider the following options:

Very often new models appear, and I am not familiar with all the options that can be considered to buy. Therefore, see suitable routers, read reviews, oriented at the price and take the model that you like best. Now there are no problems with this, go to any online store, and choose until you get bored.

We did not consider expensive models. I believe that this does not make sense. If you can buy. They will definitely cope with the tasks. Especially if you have a TV with SMART TV, for which you need a stable connection at a good speed.

Afterword

I hope that my advice at least somehow helped you decide on the choice of the router, and you were able to purchase an optimal option that would please you with stable work.

It is important to understand that no one can pick up for you a suitable router. At least to the port until he gets necessary information About the house in which it will be installed (area, walls), about devices for which you need to provide access to the Internet, and about tasks that will be performed on these devices.

Summing up, I repeat that it is better not to save on the router. Buy the most expensive as possible as much as possible in your case. And if you already consider cheaper options, you can navigate the models that I wrote above. Well, it is advisable to buy a two-band router, with at least one USB port.

Today it is difficult to submit your life without wireless Internet, or, as it is called on the conversational slang "Wi-Fi" (Wi-Fi). For the possibility of its functioning, special routers are responsible. When choosing them, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

RAM and processor. Optimally, if the model will have at least 32 MB of RAM and the frequency of the calculator from 240 MHz. This will allow the router to work without loading and always provide sufficient access speed.
Modes of operation and plug-in interfaces. These characteristics determine the purpose of the router. Most devices provide an access point, bridge creation, repeater or client - these modes allow you to connect a router and make it a source of the Wi-Fi signal.
Signal frequency. In most cases, it is 2.4 GHz, but because of the wide distribution of these devices in homes, almost all subchannels are occupied, which negatively affects the stability of work and speed. It is better to choose a two-band model, where the second channel ends the signal at 5 GHz.
Protection protocol that encrypts data and does not allow third parties to connect to Wi-Fi. Most devices support WPA and WPA2 are the most reliable protocols.
The power of the antenna, which is measured in the DBI. Than this parameter is higher, the larger the device has a device. For home it is advisable to choose routers with a strong signal.
Supported protocols. The most common IPv4 has a 32-bit IP address length. But some models have already equipped with the TCP IPv6 - the most progressive data transmission protocol.
Availability of current software on the official website. It is not a fact that when selling on the router, the latest firmware will be installed, and the available software may contain errors that prevent the normal operation of the device.

Our ranking presents one of the best Wi-Fi routers that can be bought in online stores. All models were selected taking into account the above characteristics and parameters. In addition, the selection of devices was carried out with regard to:

Customer feedback
Device value (price and quality compliance)
Expert opinions

Best Cheap Wi-Fi Routers Home: Budget Up to 1500 rubles.

4 TENDA N301

Best price
Country: China
The average price: 878 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Let's start with the budget Wi-Fi router. The average price tag for this is a miniature miracle of only 890 rubles. For this money, the user receives a pleasant, high-quality snow-white case with two antennas with a capacity of 5 dBI each. Places does not occupy a lot - the size of the housing is 127x90x26 mm. But there are no slits for wall mount - for this minus.

The insides are not amazed. Cable speed reaches 100 Mbps. Connect throughLAN can be up to three devices. Wireless Internet complies with standardWi- Fi 802.11 n with theoretical speed up to 300 Mbps. In reality, judging by the reviews, the speed reaches 70-75 Mbps.

Separately note software. First of all pleases the simplicity of settings - as they say, even a housewife will cope. From an interesting: there is an opportunity to remote administration, reserve copy settings, access restrictions onMac I. URL, speed limitations.Of course, small problems happen, but they are easy to solve the installation of more thanceless firmware from the official site - the process will not cause difficulties even from newbies.

3 TP-LINK TL-MR3020

Budget Router with Support 3G / 4G LTE
Country: China
The average price: 1 412 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7

TL-MR3020 At first glance, an extremely simple device. Just one LAN-port, USB 2.0, miniusb for power, a couple of switches Yes indicators. Characteristics also are also not enough stars from the sky: the Wi-Fi 802.11n standard, which will be enough for tariff plans at 100 Mbit / s, but not more. But the ability to put a third-party firmware and ensure the distribution of mobile Internet makes this router very versatile. See what scenarios were shared by users in reviews:

1) Conventional router for home or apartment

2) Backup Internet Source (Mobile) in case of disabling the main provider

3) Access point in the hike - the device can work from a simple Powerbank!

4) Internet in the car: connected to the cigarette lighter, hid the router in the glove box, and you can share the Internet with all passengers

And this is just a small list. Installing the OpenWRT firmware, USB-hub and user curiosity allow you to use a router in a huge number of situations.

2 Mikrotik Hap Lite

Large software features. Router Os.
Country: Latvia
The average price: 1 360 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.6

The second line of the rating is the model from a little-known in wide circles Mikrotik. First of all, HAP Lite is highlighted by an unusual appearance. This is a compact white and blue box with stylish ventilation slots. But more attention is attracted to the absence of external antennas - here they are internal, in the number of two pieces. Power is small - only 1.5 DBI, but for a small apartment will be enough. On the other hand, it allows you to place the device almost anywhere. It is also worth considering that the silver medalist of the rating is able to give the speed of only about 150 Mbps.

There are several unique features. First, the use of Router OS. This system has simply incredible capabilities that cannot provide the user even significantly more expensive devices. Seamless transition between multiple access points, bridge mode, VPN, tunnels - all this and much more understanding people will find in the router settings. Secondly, HAP Lite supports connectivity directly to several providers. WAN-port can be any of the four on the housing.

1 TP-LINK TL-WR841N

The optimal value ratio, functionality and simplicity
Country: China
The average price: 1 290 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The first place of the ranking of the best budget Wi-Fi routers for the house takes TP-Link TL-WR841N. The device can be used as an access point and simultaneously "distribute" a signal to 6 receivers. Among all inexpensive routers has the highest potential speed of operation - 300 Mbps. The router is equipped with a modern WPA2 data encryption system, which ensures high reliability of the transmitted data. The model supports PPTP, L2TP and IPSec tunnel protocols that are most common in most providers.

The advantages of this router in response, users include low cost, ease of configuration and a good steady signal. The latter is ensured by two antennas operating in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz. The power of the transmitter is 20 DBM, which allows the "Punch" signal even the thick walls of the apartment. As weaknesses, poor material manufacturing material and a poor-quality power adapter, which makes extra sound when working.

Best Wi-Fi Routers of the Middle Price Segment: Budget up to 7000 rubles.

3 ASUS RT-N66U

Popular Wi-Fi Router. Speed \u200b\u200bup to 900 Mbps
Country: Taiwan (China)
Average price: 6 105 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

The high-speed ASUS RT-N66U model is located in the third place of the ranking of the best Wi-Fi routers for the middle price segment. This model is more expensive than its neighbors on the top, but the functionality fully justifies such a cost. The device has as many as 3 antennas, and emits a signal in 2.4 GHz bands and 5 GHz, which makes it possible to significantly improve the quality of communication and use it on large areas. The router includes 4 switter ports, so that you can connect 3 devices to it and organize their work using a wired Internet.

In numerous positive reviews, buyers talk about rapid work, ease of configuration and excellent synchronization with USB modems. Moreover, this model provides data transmission up to 900 Mbps at the same time, which allows you to use it for "distribution" Wi-Fi at once to several devices. If necessary, this router is capable of downloading files without using a computer. Among the disadvantages there are strong heating during operation and problems with some versions of firmware.

2 TP-LINK Archer C7

Best Wireless Speed
Country: China
Average price: 6 650 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

The second line of the rating occupies an already deserved respect Archer C7. Externally, the model is distinguished by the presence of three 5 DBI antennas each and impractical glossy surface. It looks good - the router is not ashamed to leave in a prominent place. Port Set standard for this class: Power, USB pair to connect printer or external drive and five Ethernet ports.

Router dual-band - 2.4 / 5 GHz. The maximum speed "by air", as stated by the manufacturer, 1750 Mbps. The indicator, rather, theoretical, because the providers present in our market are unlikely to provide such speed. It will be useful only when creating a home LAN. Of the pleasant features, it is worth noting the possibility of working immediately in two ranges, support for LTE modems, file server, guest service, firewall and much more.

1 MIKROTIK RB951G-2HND

The most reliable Wi-Fi router
Country: Latvia
The average price: 4 650 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

In the first place of the ranking of the best Wi-Fi routers of the average price category, the Mikrotik RB951G-2HND model is located. This device is a sturdy industry in the ratio of reliability, performance and cost. It is used as an access point and can simultaneously "distribute" wireless Internet by 5 devices. Maximum speeds of up to 300 Mbps. As a pleasant addition, the router has support for MIMO, which allows it to transmit data at once in several independent channels. To connect wired networks to wireless, a bridge mode is provided.

In reviews, buyers talk about high-quality assembly, uninterrupted work and extensive setup capabilities as the strengths of the model. At the same time, the router boasts 128 MB of RAM. Thanks to Telnet support, you can remotely control the device and its settings. The power of the transmitter is 30 DBM, and the internal antenna enhances 2.5 DBI, which has a positive effect on the radius of action. Disadvantages of this model - the complexity of the 4G network playback and incompatibility with some USB-hubs.

Best Wi-Fi Routers Premium Segment: Budget from 8000 rubles.

3 Huawei B525.

LTE support
Country: China
Average price: 8650 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

The third line occupies a router with a slightly non-standard design. B525 is designed for vertical installation. Front panel is made in black and gold colors, Wi-Fi Antennas Built-in. The set of connectors is standard, with the exception of two SMA ports for connecting external 3G / 4G LTE antennas. There is also a SIM card connector. Receiving a signal more than confident. In feedback, users argue that the router "sees 3 divisions" where the smartphone does not find the network at all. Speed, respectively, excellent.

You can distribute mobile or cable Internet through three gigabit LAN ports or two-band Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, simultaneous work at frequencies of 2.4 and 5 GHz is not declared. The theoretical speed of the wireless network can reach 1300 Mbps.

Also B525 can be used as a home file server: connected outdoor hard disc and you can do backups Or send movies to the TV.

2 Keenetic Giga (KN-1010)

Wide setup and modification capabilities
Country: Taiwan.
The average price: 8 190 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

Keenetic network equipment is a little known to the general public, but is popular with enthusiasts. The GIGA model is not the most topical, however, it is enough for its capabilities to even the most demanding users. The housing is not only sympathetic, but also functional. On the back face there are 4 gigabit LAN ports, one WAN and SFP for connecting the fiber optic cable. The latter can offer very few competitors. On the side face of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. The distance between them is large, which allows you to freely use even bulky modem of the mobile Internet. There are also two physical buttons, Each of which can be configured to three functions.

The router supports the 802.11ac standard and can work simultaneously in two bands. Maximum theoretical speed reaches 1267 Mbps. Real tests have shown the results of about 600 Mbps, which the overwhelming majority of users is enough with the head.

Thanks to the set of ports and excellent software, the router can be used in a wide variety of scenarios.

1 ASUS RT-AC88U

3167 Mbps
Country: Taiwan (China)
Average price: 18 568 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The leader of the rating of the best Wi-Fi routers premium segment is the ASUS RT-AC88U model. The main feature of this device is the possibility of providing simultaneous operation of several dozen devices, due to the maximum data transfer rate up to 3167 Mbps. Wide coverage and good signal level is provided by four antennas operating in frequency ranges of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

As the strengths of the device in the reviews, buyers celebrate the workshop work, pleasant appearance and understandable web-interface. In addition, the model has 512 MB of RAM, which allows it to quickly process data from different receivers. The router is equipped with one USB port version 2.0 and one version 3.0, which allows you to connect third-party device to it. The minuses include insufficiently developed software and the average signal level at a frequency of 5 GHz.

Best Mobile (Pocket) Wi-Fi Routers

3 Huawei E8372.

Connection via USB port. The most compact Wi-Fi router
Country: China
Average price: 2 843 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.4

Portable model Huawei E8372 ranks third of the best mobile Wi-Fi routers. This device, with enough small dimensions, can provide full-fledged Internet access to any smartphone or computer. The device is powered by any USB port. With Huawei E8372, you can organize an effective LTE Internet in your car, an apartment or house. The router works in the range of 2.4 GHz, which allows you to use it with a wireless network on an area of \u200b\u200bup to 50 square meters. Support for 3G and LTE is built into the device, that is, access can be performed using a SIM card.

Among the strengths of the device in feedback, users note work without connecting to a computer (via USB cable), confident retention of communication and the absence of fools. The device has a card slot microSd memory And two connectors for external antennas, which potentially can significantly increase the radius of the router. Among the weaknesses of this model is non-informative instructions and bad case materials.

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2 Alcatel Link Zone

The most budget autonomous router
Country: USA-France
The average price: 3 291 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

The next device is more versatile and autonomously than the previous one. Inside the compact and pleasant to the touch of the housing, the battery is located 1800 mAh, which provides 7 hours of active distribution of the Internet and about 35 hours of standby. The battery compartment also hid the slots for SIM and SD (up to 32 GB) cards and pair of connectors for connecting external antennas. It pleases that the batch battery will not be a reason to interrupt the surfing of the Internet - simply connect complete charging in the microUSB connector and use the device further.

Wireless Internet standards are not the most modern - only 802.11n. In practice, users speed reaches 70-80 Mbps. Such results even on cable not all providers boast! The signal level is also good: even a couple of capital walls will try. The only drawback is an ill-conceived mobile application. But the problem is solved programmatically, which means there is hope for a quick correction of shortcomings.

1 TP-LINK M7350

Best functional
Country: China
Average price: 4745 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The rating leader is the most expensive and functional device in the category. Appearance is simple: parallelepiped with rounded corners and a combination of matte and glossy plastic. The only part for which the eye clins, the 1.4 'TFT display, to which information about the operator, signal level, transmission rate, etc. is displayed. Also, the screen allows you to conduct an elementary setting. For more advanced settings, you will have to climb into the web interface. In most cases, you will only need to change the name of the wireless network - all the rest of the router will do it yourself, you only need to install "SIM".

Like the previous member, the M7350 has a removable battery. Capacity is noticeable above - 2550 mAh. There is a connector under micro map SDHC volume up to 32 GB. Thanks to supports for SMB and FTP protocols, any connected device can use files from a flash drive. Such a decision can be useful, for example, on traveling with the whole family - everyone can take photos and video and throw them off for shared access.

Best Wi-Fi Routers with Built-in File Storage

1 Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router HD

Router with built-in hard disk on 1 TB
Country: China
The average price: 14 440 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The only representative of the final category is the device of the popular Chinese company Xiaomi. Competitors at the MI Router HD, of course, are, but they are sold in single copies of transcendental prices, and therefore we cannot recommend to buy them.

The design of the router corresponds to other Xiaomi products - a metal minimalistic case with four antennas looks harmoniously in almost any interior. This is important, because so much "box" (195x146x96mm) is difficult to hide from eyes. With a fairly powerful Qualcomm processor, 512 MB of RAM and, most importantly, a hard disk for 1 TB. On the back cover 3 LAN and 1 WAN port, as well as USB. Wireless Internet meets 802.11ac and can work immediately in two ranges: 2.4 and 5 GHz, there is support for MIMO. The maximum speed "by air" to 2533 Mbps.

Thanks to the built-in HDD, the router can be used not only for direct intended, but also as a file storage for convenient backup from all domestic devices, storing movies for further playback on TV, download torrents without PC participation, and much more. The only drawback - you have to be patient and time to configure everything correctly.

How to choose a wifi router for home to provide a good signal? Yes, a difficult task for a beginner, but we will help to figure out! Wi - Fi routers today are actively used to create a wireless network in home conditions big number devices that you want to connect to world Wide Web. Compared to a local connection, the wireless connection is much easier to organize and, in addition, you do not need to lay a plurality of cables to connect each device to the Internet.

Today, the market of computer devices has a huge selection of the most different Wi-Fi routers. What technical parameters need to consider when it is elected, which Wi-FiRO currenter is better to buy for home and what to pay attention to when buying this device is about this in our article.

Wi-Fi router (from the 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 convenience when working.

At home, used for home, you can, how to connect to the global web of wirespellas from various devices (laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc.), and organize an internal wireless connection between domestic devices (for example, you can connect a home computer or laptop To the wireless printer or "cut" into a fascinating "shooter" with the whole family).
Using Wi-Fi router for home can be forgotten about "cable affection", have certain devices anywhere in the apartment and connect a large number of gadgets to one access point.
Before you choose a wireless access point for a home, you should deal with its technical characteristics.

The most important characteristics of routers

Choosing a wireless router, you should pay attention to its characteristics. Any Wi Fi Router is designed to combine certain computer devices Communication in a single network, as well as provide joint access to the devices of the Kinternet Channel.
One of the most important characteristics of the wireless access points is the transmission of data over the network (from 8 - 35 Mbps in cheap models, up to 1 Gb / s in expensive devices).
When choosing Wi-Fi, the router should be brought in the wireless standards. So, today there are several such standards that affect the maximum data transfer rate of the device. For example, the IEEE 802.11b standard is already obsolete and provides data transmission at a maximum speed of up to 11 MB. / S. New computer devices have new standards - 802.11g with the speed of the Internet - compound 54 MB / s and 802.11n with a maximum speed of up to 300 MB / s. Greater data transfer speeds makes it much faster and receive information from the Internet.

Choosing a WiFi router for home, pay attention to the number of RAM. It is recommended to buy wireless access points with RAM from 64 MB and the processor power is at least 240 MHz. Flash memory in the device should not be less than 16 MB.
In the event that you have a large apartment, it is desirable to acquire a router with 2, 3 antennas and with high power. The most powerful router allows you to "break through" a building by 50 - 70 meters.
Well, of course, it is advisable to buy products of only well-known brands. So, among the most best manufacturers Wireless access points can be highlighted: Linksys, TP - Link, Asus, ZyXEL.

Main router selection criteria for home

Choosing a router for the house, you should pay attention to the following important characteristics: maximum data transfer rate, stability, data transmitter radiation power, availability of additional connectors
The maximum data transfer rate is measured in MBIT / s. So, for example, acquiring a device at a rate of 150 Mb / s. One should take into account that it is about 10 MB / s. Such speed is quite enough to work comfortably on the network from several devices. Consider the LAN speed of ports (cable connectors) optional. Usually on cheap models, the speed does not exceed 100 Mbps, and in expensive 1000 Mbps. Such characteristics are important if you connect several devices and "chase" gigabytes of data between them.

Choosing a router, pay attention to how much meters it can transmit a signal. If you have a large apartment or house, look at powerful routers with several antennas.

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

In addition, in addition to wireless access, you need to connect additional devices to Wai Fay (printer, local computer IPTV receiver), purchase a device with optional connectors (USB, connectors for connecting local cables, etc.).

Portable and Mobile WiFi Routers

For travelers or businessmen who need to be constantly in touch and have access to the Internet, it is best to purchase a portable router. From the advantages of such gadgets should be allocated: small size, the ability to work from the battery, support all cellular standards and an automatic connection unit. Such routers have a built-in router and are quite reliably protected from network attacks. They can also be used when connecting multiple users and to organize a network storage with a mediterite, as well as to create wireless communication in the machine, on the boat, on the yacht.

From the disadvantages of mobile routers, it is necessary to highlight - low power of the transmitterWi-Fi, as well as a short operation time of the device. When choosing a portable router, you should pay attention to the fact that you are more valuable: the dimensions of the device or its autonomy. In short tourist trips, you can purchase a compact mobile router. For long movements, it is worth picking a router more, with a capacious battery and with the possibility of organizing a local network. Among portable routers, you can allocate: asuswl-3300nul, asuswl-330n3g, LexandLBP - 52C and LBP - 78W.

The divorce of sellers or which routers are better not to buy

Choosing a router, should not be chased behind the most "tricky" and expensive deviss, especially if you live in a small apartment. Never buy routers, and other devices "from hand", but only in specialized stores. Require from the seller show you a license from the manufacturer, as well as a guarantee for the device.

Attention: The most frequent divorce from sellers is an additional guarantee. An additional guarantee will be offered to buy in addition to the standard. Do not buy an additional guarantee, it is often only a divorce for money. Routers rarely break through both of them that worked normally for a whole year - the second and third will work.

Choosing a router, try to get as much information about it as possible, look at the video reviews, read the text reviews about it on the Internet.
Which router is better to buy for home? So, we present to your attention the top 3 Wi Fi routers for home!

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

In the third place of our chait - Router Parade - a beautiful and stylish wireless router from Netgear - NetgearWndr4500.
His greater advantage is the data transfer rate - up to 900 Mbps! Indeed, with such a device you can freely download gigabytes of information from the Internet or play on the network in computer games. The device has 6 internal antennas with individual transceivers, which provide excellent signal reception.

LED indicators that are on the front panel of the device displays the state of the ports, activation of the device and operation. The big advantage of this router is also the power button - off Wi-Fi. It saves electricity, or disable the device when the computer's hacking threat is threatened.
The router works on the basis of the BroadcombCM4706 processor at 600 MHz, it has 128 MB of operational and 128 MB flash memory. The NETGEARWNDR4500 router is an excellent acquisition. Beautiful appearance, excellent data transfer speed and convenient control buttons - All this allows you to enable the router of this company in the top three for the home user.
From the disadvantages it should be noted: the lack of wall mount, the inability to adjust the power of the transmitter and the high cost of the router.

In second place is the device of the Chinese company "TP - LINK" - TP-LINK TL-WR2543ND.
A distinctive "chip" of this device is the possibility of its operation in 2 frequency bands (up to 450 Mbps) in each. The device has smooth hull lines. Three external antennas that can rotate 360 \u200b\u200bdegrees, provide reliable device reception anywhere in an apartment or home.
The router has indicators of operating modes, wireless network, power, Ethernet - ports, and USB ports. There are holes for wall mounting device. The router has "on board" the "ATHEROSAR7242" processor, which works at a frequency of 400 MHz, as well as 64 MB of operational and 8 MB flash memory.
From the advantages of the device can be noted: the possibility of working in 2 bands, low cost, low energy consumption. Of the minuses - the small amount of flash memory and not a very convenient interface.

Well, finally, the first place deservedly occupies the products of the famous brand "ZyXEL" - "Zyxel Keeneticgiga 2"!
This device has an updated software platform and excellent specifications, as well as an elegant appearance. Externally, "ZyXEL" looks very stylish - black lacquer case with rounded edges and matte sidewalls.

Two external antennas provide a steady signal reception at a speed of up to 300 Mbps. There is a universal button that allows you to reprogram the various features of the device.
The "Motor" of the router is the "mediatekrt6586" processor, which works at a frequency of 700 MHz and provides a steady and stable connection signal in any room at home. 256 MB of RAM allows the user to not think about the performance of the device, but only enjoy reliable and stable operation on the network. The Russified device interface is very convenient. The hardware part of the device works immaculately, as well as software. From the advantages of "ZyXELKEENETICGIGA 2", you can note the excellent quality of communication, confident, stable signal reception, even in interference conditions, a beautiful case, a Russified interface and a high data transfer rate - deserved first place!

Good WiFi Routers with a large radius action

In the event that you have a big house or apartment or you need access to the Internet for a considerable distance, you need to think about the purchase of powerful equipment. At the same time, if a computer or laptop has a small power receiver, then you should buy a more powerful adapter.

When choosing a powerful router, you should dwell on the purchase of a good device with a high Wi-Fi data transfer rate (11G to 54 Mbps or even 11N - 600 Mbps) - this will provide a quick connection and the ability to quickly download a large amount of information from the network.

A powerful router requires a large number of antennas for sustainable communication, so it should be highlighted on gadgets with a maximum number of antennas.

It is advisable to buy a wireless access point with two bands. In this case, its bandwidth increases. As for the company, here the answer is one - the undisputed leader among powerful and super powerful Wi-Fi routers with a large radius of action - the company "ZyXEL" remains.

Important! The best place to locate a wireless access point - as close as possible to the center of the house on the shelf or wall above the furniture level. In the event that you survive in a large private house, the ideal option is the first floor in the center of the house. The router antenna to ensure the best signal should be directed strictly upwards. The router should not be placed next to steel beams, reinforcement, various electronic devices. These factors can affect the signal power or to make it intermittent.

Well, and finally some tips for your router to transmit a long distance signal:

Make the installation of powerful external antennas in the device;
Locate the router to the place in the building where the signal will be most stable;
Purchase another router, or buy special amplifiers.

Wi-Fi router provides the ability to immediately multiple devices supporting data exchange wi-Fi technology, access the Internet. In other words, the router is a network device connecting to the Internet and distributing such an opportunity to other devices using either Wi-Fi or LAN.

What Wi-Fi Router is better: the choice of router

The main role in choosing a router is definitely played by its characteristics. However, an equally important indicator of its quality and reliability is a manufacturer. Based on this, a device made by such firms should be purchased as: TP-Link, ASUS, D-Link, HP. These firms produce one of the most best models routers.

To date, there are several types of network standards.

802.11 A - speed up to 54 MB / S
802.11 B - speed up to 11 MB / S
802.11 G - speed up to 54 MB / s
802.11 N - speed up to 600 Mb / s
802.11 AC - Over 1GB / S speed

Choosing a Wi-Fi router, you should stop your attention on the models of 802.11 N and higher.

Our top Wi-Fi routers:

1. Wi-Fi Zyxel Keenetic 4G III router

Used in collaboration with more than 70 variants of USB modems that are part of particularly popular for working with mobile Internet formats 3 and 4G. The router is able to work in 4G LTE using the CDC-Ethernet and NDIS mode.

It does not need to install special firmware and additionally adapt the device. You just need to make the device to the USB port by selecting the mobile network. This will give the Internet for all computers and devices that are connected to the router: via Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

If it fails or freezes the modem, the device performs an automatic restart of the connection: for this we can reboot in the power plan.

Thanks to the MEDIATEK MT7620N 580 MHz processor, having a hardware network accelerator and a new NDMS 2 Ourser, the router can work on networks mobile communications At speeds below 100 megabits per second.

2. Wi-Fi tP-LINK router TL-WR841N.

The device is released for work in small office space and at home. The technologist 2T2R MIMO makes it possible to form a network that has a super high speed of information transmission. This allows you to continuously broadcast video online: quality remains high. You can run network games. In addition, IP telephony operates at a high level.

The device supports the IEEE 802.11n standard, so that you can install wireless connections, speed and signal range in which are fifteen and five times more than conventional devices that work according to the 11G standard.

With the help of the router, the speed of information transfer comes to 300 megabits per second. Thanks to the SSA technology, the likelihood of conflicts occurs during information transmission. This gives an increase in the performance of the connection. The use of WPA / WPA2 encryption technologies make it possible to increase the security degree of information.

The device is capable of supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The device provides a button, with the help of which quick protection setting is performed - QSS. Protection on the wireless network is made by only one click. Then there is an automatic WPA2 protection. This is an additional convenience: no need to remember the password.

Thanks to the IP QoS function, the network has the best bandwidth, the traffic is rationalized depending on the user tasks. This limits the applications that currently have less values \u200b\u200b- so that they do not overload the network.
Installing the instrument and setting up the network is available even in the absence of appropriate experience: the setting of the router turns on the disc, where the detailed clear instruction is presented, how to do these manipulations.

3. Wi-Fi Router ASUS RT-N12 VP

Assigning a multifunctional wireless router ASUS RT-N11P - work in home networks and in small office space.

With it, it is possible to ensure high speed transmission rates by wireless connections. Such speed allows you to comfortably play games online, broadcast streaming video, use Internet telephony.

The device is easily adjusted, even if the user has no appropriate experience.

4. Wi-Fi router TP-LINK TL-WR941ND

The tasks of the Zyxel Keenetic III Internet Center include ensuring a reliable and convenient connection of home appliances to the Internet, IP television, services of which provide providers through dedicated lines with any types of connection: IPOE, PPPOE, PPTP, L2TP, 802.1X, VLAN 802.1q , IPv4 / IPv6.

The device provides full speed mode within the tariffs below 100 megabits per second, the connection of the connection and the nature of the loads do not matter.

Thanks to the use of Link Duo and TV Port branded technologies, it is possible to simultaneously access the Internet and local-type services.

The device is capable of connecting to the network by means of dozens of 3G / 4G USB modems. A DSL modem can be used, a provider PON terminal, which has an Ethernet port, hot spot Wi-Fi provider or personal.

5. Wi-Fi router Apple AirPort Express (MC414U / A)

This device is able to deliver issues related to the formation wireless networks For home or small office space.

The best router works with Wi-Fi. Such an opportunity provides support for modern Wi-Fi standards: 802.11 n immediately in two frequencies - 2.4 and 5 GHz. You can simultaneously use both bands. The instrument allows you to create a separate guest network: the main network password will be known only to the owner.

It is possible to organize joint access and network printer. You just need to connect the desired device to the built-in connector.

Joint access is possible, combining computers on the tables, network drives and digital media.

What you need to pay attention when choosing a Wi-Fi router

2. Router and DHCP server. The router provides access to all connected devices to the Internet. At the same time, for each of them, the DHCP server determines its internal IP address. This allows several connected devices to access the Internet at once using one external IP address.

3. Radius action. When choosing a router, you need to pay special attention to the radius of its action. It is from this that it depends on what distance from it will be able to go online devices. However, it should be borne in mind that the data relative to the radius of the device designated by the manufacturer are not accurate and may differ from the real capabilities several times. This is due to the fact that manufacturers indicate the possibilities of the router, focusing on ideal external conditions, which in reality is almost impossible. Factors affecting the radius of the router set, ranging from partitions and walls in the apartment and ending with homemade furniture. It is necessary to take into account their all for the most successful location of the device.

4. Antennas. The efficiency of the router directly depends on the number of antennas installed on it. The antenna is larger, the higher the speed of the Internet. So, the router, having only one antenna, using it and accepts, and transmits data. At the same time, when connecting third-party devices, the transmission rate will inevitably fall, in order to ensure normal operation of the router. The presence of two antennas allows the device to use one of them to receive, and the other for data transmission. At the same time, the speed of the Internet connection remains steadily high. If the devices have three antennas, then two of them are directed to data transfer, and one to receive. The maximum number of antennas in the device can reach 6. It is desirable that the selected router had the ability to replace an antennas to more powerful. Thus, you can make an Internet connection all better, purchasing more powerful views of the antennas.

5. Encryption data. Data encryption is the most important part Internet connection security. Unauthorized connection to the network can significantly reduce the speed of the Internet. Almost all modern routers use 2 data encryption methods: WPA and WEP. WPA is more reliable of them.

6. USB slot. The presence of this feature is not mandatory. It can be used to connect to the router of various devices, such as printer, flash drive, hard disk. Due to this, it is possible to provide files available on these devices, other users connected to Wi-Fi.

7. Connecting a 3G modem to a Wi-Fi router. The USB interface does not ensure the ability to connect to the router the possibility of connecting to the G-modem router. Such an opportunity is far from all routers. The need for its presence is the impossibility of some users to connect a stationary provider. In addition, 3G is an insured version, in case of malfunction with a standard connection.

8. Connect ADSL. If you connect to the ADSL Internet, you should select a router supporting this type Connections. In this case, there is no need to use ADSL modem to obtain an additional functionality.

9. Number of ports in the router. The largest number of access points include 4 Ethernet port. This makes it possible to connect several devices to the Internet, through a wired network. Such devices can be a receiver, a stationary computer, TV. At the same time, it remains to use and wireless connection. However, it must be remembered that the connection by cable is more reliable and faster. Therefore, it is better to use such a look for stationary devices.

10. Port speed. Providers mainly provide Internet speed up to 100 MB / s. However, those times are not far from the mountains when this indicator will be several hundred MB / S. That is why it is better to acquire a device that will support gigabit networks. So, you should choose a router, the port speed of which is 1000 MB / s. This will allow him to for a long time Stay in demand and relevant. This recommendation applies only to those users who use the Internet at the maximum. The remaining can be content with quite good 100 MB / s. Web interface with its help will be configured to configure the device using the browser. This means that the settings menu will look like a Web site.

11. Routher firmware. The possibility of firmware is available in almost all models of routers. This feature Allows you to eliminate the existing errors in the work, as well as, improve the efficiency and convenience of using the device. Therefore, if you choose what router, you should pay attention to how easily it can be reflashing and how often new firmware is available for it. Choosing any router, it is necessary to clearly follow the selection criterion listed above. Even the models of routers included in the top may simply not be suitable for a specific environment in which they will work. It must be remembered, also that it is better to buy an inexpensive router, whatever speed he possessed (as a rule it happens enough for normal work on the Internet), but, but, providing stable and reliable operation. The best router must necessarily have quality and safety criteria from unauthorized connection to the network.

Video about how to choose a Wi-Fi router:

Although the fiber optic network today seems to be highly rare, still check the cable interface left by the provider. We assume that the standard RJ45 Ethernet is well known. This is a transparent patch, all 8 positions are engaged in well-viewing brass contacts. Through the corps are visible multicolored shells lived twisted pairs, the tip is equipped with a plastic latch. The master uses a crimp, creating reliable contact.

The name RJ45 incorrect, came from telephony, caused by external similarity. Really, the transparent plug should be called 8p8c (8 positions - 8 contacts). Finally, readers can feel any doubts, request a search engine show how true RJ45 looks like. Router for the apartment should choose compatible with the equipment of the provider. Repeat, more often so far the master throws a copper tweeza couple, shaved RJ45. Fiber optics are considered to be highly rare.

Source of Internet

For the most part, the provider provides an old good copper tweeer pair, topped with an RJ45 connector, or optical fiber. Today, a decent competition is modem for a country house who can catch network cellular operators. Using a marketing trick, managers are in a hurry to call such 4G. Actually the situation looks a little different. The currently existing velocity commission (the developer of standards) originally called the fourth generation, but later they had enough, significantly increase the bar (up to 1 Gbit / s for stationary objects). However ... The word is not a sparrow, and the Deltsi began to exploit the emerging gap.

Three China Modern Communications

Separate reviews increase the set of listed three whales to another - ADSL. We believe, this old one will offer a rare nostalgist. Although the peak speeds of the latest standards have reached a receptive plank of 25 Mbps. Actually reached the lower border of Ethernet. Today's realities are forced to consider dealers at least at least Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps). We list once again three whales to firmly remember the presented options:

Ethernet (100 Mbps, or 1 Gbit / s). The usual twisted pair (cord includes 4 pieces of different colors, the gamma is chosen according to the purpose of the vein).
The name itself hints: there are gigabit speeds. Downward stream is usually twice as fast, for example, 2.488 and 1.244, respectively. There are more powerful options for optical technology transmitting 10 Gb / s.
SIM card. For the cottage, the modem is perfect, telling a Wi-Fi cellular network. There are compact portable options equipped with a battery. It is this version of the merchants to rush to name 4G (the real speed goes below the standards of the standard).

External differences

Many will try to buy iron, guided by the information of numerous advertisements. The lack of consultants imposes on the acquirer to learn at least general external signs of equipment. The instruction is often missing.

We believe the manufacturers quickly noticed the growth of confusing people with the choice. Therefore, alphabetic designations of the ports of aging routers Ethernet differ from GPON. Previously dominated the following picture:

External port (provider) - WAN or Internet.
Local conclusions - LAN1, 2, 3, 4.
Optionally, there is a set of additional interfaces, such as USB for drives, or printer.

Fiber optic equipment changes the set of familiar litera radically. Now we see the following:

External port (provider) - GPON, or OPTIC.
Local conclusions - LAN (plus number), or ETH (plus number).
Optically add other interfaces. More often phones - POTS (plus number).

So, the external inspection of the model will correctly identify and choose iron. As for cellular models, some more resemble a flash drive, equipped with a single output Ethernet context. Other distribute Wi-Fi, the appearance more resembles the typical options described above. However, there is often a distinctive feature:

The presence of an alternative entry of universal models. Such besides the cellular network can distribute the usual wired Ethernet. Then one port performs combined. Depending on the mode, it may be input (WAN) or output (ETH4).

Two criteria serve as a reliable sign of cellular models:

Mobility, the presence of a built-in power supply.
SIM card slot. It is impossible to confuse.

The form of compact models is more often smoothed, round, or oblong. However, it is impossible to consider the factor in the Iron criterion.

Set of criteria for choice

Cell providers love to impose their own equipment. Moreover, many will offer to rent a module hardly free (typical MTS case). Real benefit of wasteful marketing policies is known exclusively to the company managers. But unambiguously won special services. Trace Internet visitors is much easier. Each router is equipped with a unique BSSID, there are even online services that help track ... The location of the "Criminal". Then when buying a choice by parameters is literally absent.

Note! Break up to check the support of the Provider Protocol (for example, PPPoE).

Speed

We look together the possibility of input and output interfaces.

entrance

Optical fiber today is powerless to become a bottleneck, the neck of the bottle. With good speed (above 1 Gbit / s), consistently transfers traffic. Ethernet happens (take, for example, classification of the official site TP-LINK):

Fast (100 Mbps).
Gigabit (1 Gbit / s).

Choose a model according to your own tariff plan (see the provider agreement). High-speed cellular router is still not available. The best peak indicators (center of Moscow) depend on the operator, rarely exceed 150 Mbps. A similar combination removes the need to inspect the output interfaces completely. Even the implementation of the IEEE 802.11n standard will ensure the full consumption of incoming traffic. The newest models are rather affected by AC, AD, where higher rates will (more than 346 Mbps).

Output

Traditionally, the characteristics of Ethernet ports input and output are identical. Therefore, pointed on the wireless part. Here each manufacturer is unique. The TP-LINK mentioned above use a non-versatile catalog range labeling system:

Protocol listers: N, AC, AD.
Speed, expressed Mbps: 150, 300, 600, 3200 ...

Here you can only amaze. We give a living example. The Archer C60 router looks to put it mildly strange, having a powerful wireless interface, equipped with a low-performance entrance:

WAN 10/100 Mbps.
4 LAN 10/100 Mbps.
Full spectrum of IEEE 802.11: B, G, N, AC.

The error is visible immediately. Wi-Fi pleases users peak performance speakers:

2.4 GHz - 450 Mbps.
5 GHz - 867 Mbps.

People will say: a lot of wireless customers can share access ... Why? The speed of the input flow is 100 Mbps. Probably for games. We intend to go through the whole school Local version of Diabolo II. Bare wi-Fi adapters. Attention! The power of the forces of evil increases in proportion to the number of characters.

The second aspect is the IEEE protocol version. Today, de facto standard remains n, so really indicated peak passing abilities unattainable. You will have to make more compatible adapters.

I will recall: Wireless interfaces are damaged to health, use the most accurately as possible.

Price

Fans of "high-quality" branded configuration will be unpleasant. Inexpensive room with a router will not pass. There are models: good (prices bite - above 3000 rubles), it is better (many unavailable), top (unreasonably big value). It is more expedient to take on the bulletin board.

By purchasing, try to get a set of documents. Break down immediately reset the settings, try to change the BSSID (it is often impossible to execute). A rare hacker is engaged in a home router, but the seller's trustworthiness test is too thin. Just reset the settings (for the first DNS) button with the RESET button.

After zeroing becomes the current information specified by the label (login, password, IP address).

Wall mounting

The lion's share of what is customized to call Router for home Internet, is equipped with suspension nests. Wall-mounted installation is difficult to call indisputable advantage. Use options are varied. Suspend in the hallway, reducing your home, distribute the wireless network. The lack of cables, clinging legs, will quickly appreciate.

However, the access point certainly damages the households. Although the standards of the Russian Federation (level of radiation) are relatively tough, a number of countries today noted the risk of proximity of cellular tapes. Wi-Fi has a similar threat. Foreign specialists are just beginning to considerse the issue, but observations made later than 2015 fully confirm the development of the state of overvoltage of the body's protective forces, up to the development of cancer. Beware work, holding a laptop on the knees.

In other cases (in addition to the organization of the access point), the convenience of the wall variant is called controversial.

USB port

New Fashion Pisk - Availability of a Printer Connection Port, Drive. Consider Smart Box Beeline. The provider mentions the ability to share files stored by flash drive, losing details. The setting menu of the setup (browser) offers three options (see Wikipedia):

Specialized folder, which is seen homemade multimedia device. For example, TV. Turning on the option settings of the router, you can watch movies using standard hardware functions.
Cross-platform application manner with reading disks (SMB / CIFS protocol).
FTP server. Organizes through the browser (conductor) secure access via the protocol. Dick: FTP: // Address, enter a login / password, download, or pour the content.

Use: In the network environment of the Windows Explorer will appear the appropriate working group (set to the router setting, usually workgroup) containing a connected drive.

Apple Models (AirPort) offer to connect a network printer (wireless printing). For a cottage - a dubious advantage, production - will appreciate. Apple complements the novelties from AirPlay, which allows to solve the iTunes media resources from any mobile gadget for home equipment. Prices bite ...

Business options

The difference is limited by a set of factors determined by the scope of application. For a private client, the case is indifferent to the body, the corporate sometimes requires a protected version. Equipment is often placed outside, exposed to precipitation. It is useful to pay attention to the inferiority of the technical characteristics. Caused by a sharp rise price - the West appreciates durable, reliable things. Professional equipment is traditionally expensive.

Office options are conveniently mounted. The equipment maintains power cable (PoE), has a minimal functionality. At the same time allows you to create multiple wireless networks (according to internal enterprise divisions). Administrator Waves to exhibit (EAR115-WALL) speed limits, avoiding the sole occupation of the channel with dissected clerks. Finally, there is a schedule for preventing unauthorized use of equipment with diner personnel (online games).

Office equipment will allow the authorities to show any degree of self-employment, to implement completely points of the TC RF. Special attention is paid to the instrument management system. Attempts to change the settings may be notified by the administrator. email. Often, the exhibition of settings is made from the outside, since the sysadmina is not to visit each workplace personally.

Guests register a separate network, requesting a list of identity data. Industrial espionage (or the right to free access to information) is completely supplanted.