To set up a home Wi-Fi network, you need a wireless router. Choosing the right router can be a challenge, as hundreds of models offer different features.
Router Buying Guide for Beginners
We work from home, so we’ve been using wireless routers for years and have a lot of experience testing different options. We’ve developed this buying guide to help you decide which wireless router is right for your budget.
A Wi-Fi router is a computer networking device that broadcasts the Internet signal from your modem, allowing you to connect devices to the Internet wirelessly. Some modems have built-in routers, but you will need to connect to a router to access the Web via Wi-Fi if yours doesn’t have one.
Please note that the performance of your network equipment (i.e. your router and modem) is limited by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have a high-end router, you will only get the full benefits if you have a comparable Internet plan.
