A pocket travel router that turns hotel or public Wi-Fi into a private network for all your devices. It is not a cellular hotspot, and it does not support OpenWrt firmware.
A cellular home and RV gateway with dual SIM failover, multi-WAN and fast VPN, built for rural and mobile internet. It needs a data SIM and decent coverage, and cellular is blocked in some countries.
A pocket sized, latest generation Wi-Fi router with fast VPN and wired ports that secures hotel and cruise connections. Advanced OpenWrt features take some setup, and the toggle switch needs configuring first.
A tri-band gaming router with the six gigahertz band, AI traffic prioritizing and RGB lighting for a gaming setup. Only one multi-gig port is listed, so heavily wired homes may need a switch.
A compact, silent firewall appliance running pfSense+ for home labs and small offices that want serious routing and VPN control. It has no Wi-Fi, so it pairs with a separate access point.
A capable ax Wi-Fi router running RouterOS with a USB port and deep tuning options. Setup takes networking know-how that plug-and-play routers do not ask for.
A pocket-sized travel router that creates a private hotspot from a hotel or café connection. It runs on a single band at N300 speed, so it suits a handful of devices only.
A pocket-sized travel router that creates a private hotspot from a hotel or café connection. It runs on a single band at N300 speed, so it suits a handful of devices only.
An entry dual-band current-generation Wi-Fi router for a small to medium home that connects to an existing modem. Coverage and device count are modest, so larger homes will outgrow it.
A sensible dual-band upgrade to the newer WiFi standard for typical homes, with app setup, current WPA security and parental controls. Gigabit ports cap it for multi-gig internet plans.
A sensible dual-band upgrade to the newer WiFi standard for typical homes, with app setup, current WPA security and parental controls. Gigabit ports cap it for multi-gig internet plans.
NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 AX5400 WiFi 6 Router
A gaming-focused router for households where consoles and PCs compete for the connection. Its tuning tools add complexity, and the listing carries several garbled speed and voltage fields.
A fast, open firmware dual band router with strong WireGuard speeds and built in ad blocking for tinkerers and VPN users. Coverage area is not listed, and the warranty term differs between listing sections.
A capable, well-equipped home router with full VPN server support, mesh expansion and IPTV features for apartments and smaller homes. Its coverage suits modest spaces, and wired ports top out at gigabit.
Data Transfer Rate
AX3000: 2402 Mbps (5 GHz) + 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz)
WiFi Generation
Wi-Fi 6
Frequency Band Class
Dual-Band
Security Protocol
WPA3; WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP, L2TP VPN; DNS over TLS
A basic dual-band router on the newer wireless standard, for a small home or apartment with a modest number of devices. It is a router only, so it needs a modem, and coverage is limited.
A pocket LTE hotspot and VPN router with a long running battery and open source firmware, built for travel and remote work. VPN throughput is modest and cellular is blocked in some countries.
A basic single band router for browsing, email and video calls in a small home, with guest access and parental controls. Its Wireless-N speed and Fast Ethernet ports fall short of modern internet plans.
An easy entry into latest generation WiFi mesh with multi gig ports and simple app setup for a mid sized home. It is dual band only, and a single unit covers one floor or a modest house.
An easy entry into latest generation WiFi mesh with multi gig ports and simple app setup for a mid sized home. It is dual band only, and a single unit covers one floor or a modest house.
A fast tri-band, latest generation WiFi router with free built in security, VPN tools and mesh expansion for a mid sized home. Coverage figures in the listing disagree, and a single unit will not reach a very large house.
Data Transfer Rate
9700 Mbps
WiFi Generation
Wi-Fi 7
Frequency Band Class
Tri-Band
Security Protocol
AiProtection, VPN, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal and Enterprise, OWE, WPS
An analog to VoIP gateway that connects a bank of office phones or fax lines to a SIP service. It is a wired voice device with no Wi-Fi, not a home internet router.
A dual-band current-generation Wi-Fi router for an apartment or small home that wants wired ports and app setup. Coverage stops at a modest footprint, so large homes need more.
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