Xulashada router-ka wireless-ka ee bixiya Wi-Fi degdeg ah oo la isku halayn karo , iyo sidoo kale caymis heer sare ah, maaha hawl fudud, gaar ahaan haddii aad tahay bilow. Si wax loo adkeeyo, soosaarayaashu waxay ku sifeeyaan routerkooda iyagoo isticmaalaya erayo badan oo la soo gaabiyay iyo ereyo suuqgeyn oo xiriir yar la leh khibrada nolosha dhabta ah ee aad hesho. Sidoo kale, magaca badeecada wax badan kaagama sheegayo sida uu u fiican yahay router-ku, sidoo kalena ma aha qiimaha aad bixiso. Si lagaaga caawiyo inaad doorato routerka ugu fiican baahiyahaaga iyo miisaaniyadaada, akhri hagahan, oo baro waxa aad ka raadinayso router:

1. Ruuter-kaagu waa inuu lahaadaa processor-ka-core multi-core iyo ugu yaraan 128MB oo RAM ah

Qalabka ku jira routerkaaga ayaa aad muhiim u ah, gaar ahaan processor-ka iyo tirada RAM . Dadku waxay Wi-Fi u adeegsadaan baahinta fiidyaha, soo dejinta faylalka, kaydinta xogta, ciyaaraha khadka tooska ah, iyo hawlo kale oo inta lagu guda jiro xog badan laga wareejiyo lagana soo wareejiyo internetka. Sababtaas awgeed, router-yada wireless-ku waxay u baahan yihiin awood wax-qabad oo aad uga badan sidii hore.

Markaad doorato routerkaaga xiga, waa inaad ogaataa inuu leeyahay hal-core, dual-core, ama quad-core processor iyo inta jeer ee uu shaqaynayo. Haddii aad rabto shabakad degdeg ah oo la qabsan karta dhowr macaamiil shabakad isku mar ah, waxaan kugula talineynaa inaad joojiso iibsashada router-yada leh hal-core processor. Router-kaaga soo socda waa inuu lahaadaa ugu yaraan processor-ka dual-core^{(Your next router should have at least a dual-core processor)} kaasoo la tacaali kara xog badan iyo macaamiil ka badan hal-core processor. Processor-ka ku shaqeeya 900 MHz wuu ka awood yar yahay kan 1.2 GHz , halka tirada weyn ee kombuyuutarrada, uu si fiican u qabto router-ku. Xeerar la mid ah ayaa lagu dabaqaa sida kiisaska kombayutarada, taleefannada casriga ah, iyo aaladaha kale ee xisaabinta.

Sidoo kale, routerkaaga waa inuusan ka yarayn 128MB ee RAM. Ku habboonaanta waxay noqon doontaa 256 MB RAM ama ka badan. ^{(your router should not have less than 128MB of RAM. The ideal would be 256 MB of RAM or more.)}Tani waa si loo hubiyo inay wax walba u socodsiin karto sida ugu dhakhsaha badan ee suurtogalka ah. Haddii lacagtu aysan ahayn arrin, waa inaad raadsataa router wireless oo leh 512 MB RAM ama 1 GB.

2. Router-ka aad dooratay waa inuu ahaadaa laba-band ama ka badan

Router-band-ka ah waa wax la soo dhaafay. Routerkaaga cusub waa inuu noqdaa ugu yaraan laba-band. Maxay tani ka dhigan tahay? Waxay ka dhigan tahay in router-ku uu ku baahiyo signalka wireless-ka laba jeer (haddii ay tahay dual-band) ama ka badan (haddii ay tahay tri-band ama ka badan). ^{(the router broadcasts the wireless signal on two frequencies (if it is dual-band) or more (if it is tri-band or more).)}Mid ka mid ah kuwan soo noqnoqonaya had iyo jeer waa band 2.4 GHz , kaas oo la shaqeeya heerarka hore ee wireless sida Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) ama kuwa cusub sida Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - haddii aad leedahay router la shaqeeya Wi-Fi. 6 .

Faa'iidada band 2.4 GHz waa in ay ku habboon tahay aaladaha isku xirka hore iyo in ay leedahay aag daboolan oo ballaaran. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, sidoo kale waa tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiib tartiibለዉ no so no no no no noq noqdey uu u yahay uu u haysto Wi-Fi-ga kooxdan GHz .

Dual-band ama tri-band router sidoo kale waxay ku sii daayaan signalkooda wireless-ka inta jeer ee 5 GHz . Aad ayey uga dhakhso badan tahay 2.4 GHz waxayna faa'iido u leedahay isticmaalka heerarka casriga ah sida Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) ama Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Cidhiidhigu^(Congestion) wuxuu u eg yahay inuu ka yaraado dhibaatada sababtoo ah 5 GHz ayaa la isticmaalaa in ka yar 2.4 GHz mid^{(GHz one)} , iyo aagga dabooli waa ka gaaban yahay. Haddii aad rabto guri caqli badan oo casri ah oo leh shabakad fiilo degdeg ah oo loogu talagalay HD Full^{(Full HD)} ama 4K streaming, hel router-ka laba-band ama tri-band wireless.

Faa'iidada kale waa in aad ku xidhi karto Wi-Fi adiga oo isticmaalaya laba ama ka badan halbeegyo, oo wata magacyo shabakadeed iyo ereyo sir ah oo kala duwan. Si aad wax badan uga barato mawduucan, akhri: The advantages of using different network names for each Wi-Fi band!

3. Xeerarka magacaabidda router -ka waa in ^(Router)aan^(NOT) lagu xisaabtamin marka aad go'aanka gadashada samaynayso

Routers-ka bilaa-waayirka ah ayaa ku faana wadarta guud ee baaxadda baaxadda baaxadda baaxadda leh ee magacooda moodelka. Waxaad haysataa AC1200 , AC1900 , ama xataa AC5400 router. Jiilka cusub^(New) ee jiilka cusub ee taageera Wi-Fi 6 ayaa magacooda ku leh AX oo ay ku xigto tiro ka sii badan, sida ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 . Dhibaatadu waxay tahay markaad waydiiso "Waa maxay nooca router ee aan u baahanahay?" ^{("What kind of router do I need?")}, xeerarkan magac-bixintu waa kuwo aan macno lahayn.

Taasi waa sababta oo ah kuuma sheegaan xawaaraha aad ku soconayso. Nolosha dhabta ah, waxaa jira kiisas marka AC1900 wireless router uu ka sarreyn karo AC2500 router, sababtoo ah kala duwanaanshaha qaabeynta qalabka, markii la sameeyay, cidda, tignoolajiyada Wi-Fi , cusbooneysiinta firmware, iyo booska aad ku isticmaasho. Waxaan ku sharaxaynaa sababta magacaabista heshiisyada aysan wax badan ka caawin qodobkan: Waa maxay AC1200, AC1750, AC1900 ama ka badan, macnaheedu waa maxay farqiga u dhexeeya?^{(What does AC1200, AC1750, AC1900 or more, mean and what's the difference?)}

Ha iibsan AC1750 router bilaa-waayirka ah halkii aad ka ahaan lahayd AC1200 router kaliya sababta oo ah heshiiska magaciisa. Qodobo kale ayaa aad uga muhimsan, waana in aad baaritaan sameysaa. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, dhib ma leh waxaad doorato, HA iibsan ROUTER HOOS AC1200^{(DO NOT BUY A ROUTER BELOW AC1200)} . Haddii aad aragto router leh AC750 , AC900 ama wax ka hooseeya AC1200 , waxay la macno tahay inaad la macaamilayso router duug ah, oo leh tignoolajiyada taariikhaysan^{(you are dealing with an old router, with dated technology)} . Router-ka noocan oo kale ah maaha mid wanaagsan oo loogu talagalay guri casri ah oo aad u baahan tahay xawaare, xasilooni, iyo badbaado tirada sii kordheysa ee qalabka ku xiran.

4. Ka xaqiiji khadka tooska ah xawaaraha nolosha dhabta ah ee router-ka aad iibsato

Markaad akhrido tilmaamaha router-ka wireless-ka, laguuma sheegayo xawaaraha nolosha dhabta ah ee aad hesho markaad isticmaasho. Waxaa lagu tusay tirooyin aragtiyeed oo lagu cabiray shaybaadh khaas ah oo wata qalabka isku xidhka ee ugu habboon.

Taasi waa sababta ay tahay inaad akhrido faallooyinka^{(read reviews)} : faallooyinka isticmaalaha iyo faallooyinka ay sameeyeen khabiiro, sida kooxdayada Digital Citizen . Raadi dib u eegista halka ay dadku ku isticmaalaan kombuyuutarrada nolosha dhabta ah iyo qalabka si ay u cabbiraan, ma aha "qalabka shaybaadhka u eg". ^{(Look for reviews where people use real-life computers and devices to make measurements, not "lab-like" equipment.)}Tusaale ahaan, daabacadaha qaarkood waxay isticmaalaan router kale si ay u cabbiraan xawaaraha router-yada ay tijaabinayaan. Waxay tan u sameeyaan sababtoo ah soosaarayaashu waxay rabaan inay si fiican u eegaan dib u eegista alaabta. Waxaad doonaysaa inaad akhrido daabacadaha isticmaala kombayutarada maalinlaha ah, sida kuwa aad ku leedahay shabakadaada. Tani waa habka kaliya ee lagu ogaan karo waxa aad hesho marka aad iibsanayso router wireless, ka hor inta aanad go'aansan inaad iibsato.

5. Router-kaagu waa inuu leeyahay app-ka casriga ah, gaar ahaan mid aad ka isticmaali karto meel kasta oo internetka ah

Toban sano ka hor, isticmaalayaashu waxay maamuli karaan router-kooda wireless-ka kaliya iyagoo ka gelaya qalabkooda biraawsarkaaga shabakad kumbiyuutarka ku xiran router-ka. Dad badan ayaa cabsi galiyay is-dhexgalka isticmaalaha oo kale waxayna rabaan wax fudud in la isticmaalo. Natiijo ahaan, soosaarayaasha router-ka waxay sameeyeen apps-ka casriga ah oo ay dadku isticmaali karaan si ay u dejiyaan routerkooda wireless-ka. Haddii aad rabto in lagugu raaxaysto, waa inaad hubisaa in router-ka aad iibsanayso uu leeyahay app-ka casriga ah. Waa inaad awood u yeelatid inaad u isticmaasho si aad u aragto xaalada shaqada ee router oo aad maamusho sifooyinka ugu muhiimsan markaad u baahato.

Nasiib darro, soosaarayaasha router waxay leeyihiin habab kala duwan marka ay timaado barnaamijyada mobilada: qaarkood waxay bixiyaan barnaamijyo aasaasi ah oo aad dejin karto kaliya waxyaabo fudud sida furaha Wi-Fi , halka kuwa kalena ay bixiyaan barnaamijyo horumarsan oo aad ku habeyn karto astaamaha badankood.

Arrin kale ayaa ah in qaar ka mid ah barnaamijyada mobilada ee router-yada wireless ay shaqeeyaan kaliya marka taleefanka casriga ah lagu xiro Wi-Fi-ga uu sii daayo router-ka. ^{(some mobile apps for wireless routers work only when the smartphone is connected to the Wi-Fi that is broadcast by the router.)}Tani waxay la macno tahay in aad isticmaali karto mobaylka app-ka marka aanad ka ag dhowayn router-ka. Haddii maamulka fog ee meel kasta oo internetka ah uu muhiim kuu yahay, waa inaad hubisaa inuu jiro router-ka aad rabto inaad doorato. Sida caadiga ah, maaraynta fog ee intarneedka ayaa loo bixiyaa router-yada dhexe iyo kuwa qaaliga ah. Router-dhamaadka hooseeya inta badan ma helaan sifadan.^{(As a rule of thumb, remote management from the internet is offered for mid-range and premium routers. Low-end routers do not usually get this feature.)}

6. Router-ku waa inuu lahaadaa deked USB ah, gaar ahaan USB 3.0

Haysashada ugu yaraan hal deked oo USB ah ayaa lagama maarmaan u ah guryaha casriga ah. Waxaan haynaa dhammaan noocyada aaladaha USB ee aan u baahanahay si aan ugu xirno routerkeena wireless-ka: Hard disks-yada dibadda, daabacayaasha, modem USB , iwm . ^{(Your newly purchased router should have at least one USB port, preferably one that is USB 3.0.)}Router-yada qaaliga ah sida TP-Link Archer AX6000 sidoo kale waxay xidhxidhaan deked USB-Type C ah oo loogu talagalay isku xidhka aaladaha mobilada ee casriga ah.

7. QoS sare^{(Advanced QoS)} halkii uu ka ahaan lahaa QoS cad ( Tayada^(Quality) Adeegga )^(Service)

Marka la tilmaamayo router-kooda wireless-ka, soo-saarayaashu waxay adeegsadaan ereyo badan oo la soo gaabiyay sifooyin "horumarsan". Mararka qaarkood xitaa ma isticmaalaan ereyo la mid ah kuwa suuqa intiisa kale, oo waxay hindisaan nooca ereyga. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, qaar iyaga ka mid ah waxba ma laha sababtoo ah macno la'aan. Tusaale ahaan, dhammaan router-yada casriga ah waxay ka kooban yihiin QoS ama tayada adeegga. Si kastaba ha noqotee, inta badan router-yada, qaabkani waa mid aan macno lahayn^{(all modern routers feature QoS or Quality of Service. However, on most routers, this feature is pointless)} , sababtoo ah waa qalab gacanta lagu dejiyo xeerarka ku saabsan inta bandwidth aad siiso qalab kasta oo shabakadaada ah. Isticmaalayaasha celceliska ah weligood ma habeeyaan sifadan. Waa shaqo aad u badan, ma fahmaan mabaadi'da ku lug leh, iyo natiijada ay helaan waa liidata. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, qaar ka mid ah jiheeyayaasha bilaa-waayirka ah ayaa leh la qabsiga QoS, ^{(Adaptive QoS,)} QoS inteligent^{(Intelligent QoS)} , ama QoS Dynamic^{(Dynamic QoS)}. Qaabka ay soosaarayaashu u magacaabaan macno malahan. Waxa muhiimka ah waa in aysan ahayn QoS cad . Noocyadan horumarsan ee QoS waa kuwo faa'iido leh sababtoo ah waxay maareeyaan sida xajmiga xajmiga si toos ah loo kala qaybiyo, oo ku salaysan algorithms-yada caqliga leh, iyada oo aan wax yar oo ka mid ah ku lug lahayn isticmaale. Sidoo kale, natiijooyinka aad ka hesho iyaga ayaa ah kuwo aad u fiican, gaar ahaan marka aad la macaamilayso shabakado badan oo waaweyn oo isku mar ah. Adeegyada sare ee QoS waa muuqaal togan oo aad ka rabto routerkaaga^{(Advanced QoS services are a positive feature that you want on your router)} .

8. Is dhexgalka smart-home

Dad badan ayaa guryahooda ku haysta qalab iyo dareemayaasha. Si loo maareeyo iyaga si ka sii wanaagsan, waa fikrad wanaagsan inaad soo iibsato router ku dhex jira Amazon 's Alexa smart asad, ama adeegyada automation-ka shaqada sida IFTT (If This, then That) . Tani waxay kaa caawinaysaa abkaaga iyo aaladahaagu inay u wada shaqeeyaan siyaabo cusub. Tusaale ahaan, haddii router-kaaga uu leeyahay isku-dhafkan oo kale, waxaad ku xakameyn kartaa amarrada codka ee loo soo diro Alexa oo aad sameyso waxyaabo ay ka mid yihiin karti ama demi Wi-Fi-ga martida^{(Guest Wi-Fi)} , dami LED^(LEDs) -yada router-ka inta lagu jiro habeenkii, ama mudnaanta siiya taraafikada ciyaaraha.

Iibiyeyaasha qaarkood waxay la qaateen is dhexgalka Alexa heerka ugu dambeeya waxayna ku dhiseen router laftooda. Tusaalaha xiisaha leh ee kan waa ASUS Lyra Voice router.

9. Taageerada Mesh Wi-Fi

Nidaamyada Mesh Wi-Fi-ga^{(Mesh Wi-Fi systems)} ayaa noqday kuwa caan ah, iyo dhammaan iibiyeyaasha router-ka sidoo kale waxay iibiyaan nidaamyada Wi-Fi-ga mesh. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, habku wuu ka duwan yahay iibiyaha ilaa iibiyaha. Qaar ka mid ah soosaarayaasha, sida Netgear , waxay door bidaan inay wax kala soocaan oo ay iibiyaan nidaamyada Wi-Fi-ga mesh iyo router-yada sida alaabooyin kala duwan. Kuwo kale, sida ASUS oo leh AiMesh iyo TP-Link oo leh OneMesh , waxay door bidaan inay ku daraan awoodaha Wi-Fi mesh in badan oo ka mid ah routerkooda, oo kuu ogolaanaya inaad si wada jir ah u isticmaasho alaabada kale ee deegaankooda si aad u abuurto nidaamka Wi-Fi mesh.

10. VPN , antivirus, firewall, iyo astaamo kale oo horumarsan

Routers badan ayaa bixiya astaamo horumarsan oo faa'iido leh sida VPN servers, antivirus, iyo astaamo kale oo amniga kuwaas oo ka ilaalin kara shabakadaada Wi-Fi^(Wi-Fi) malware-ka iyo weerarada ka baxsan. Dhibaatadu waxay tahay in sifooyinka noocaas ah sidoo kale laga helayo router-yada leh qalab daciif ah oo aan si fiican u shaqeyn karin. Haddii aad rabto astaamo horumarsan sida server-ka VPN inuu si fiican u shaqeeyo, ha iibsan AC1200 router wireless-ka la awoodi karo oo leh qalab-dhammaad hooseeya. Raadi router qaali ah, oo leh qalab awood leh iyo RAM badan , kaas oo leh agab uu ku socodsiiyo adeegyada horumarsan si wanaagsan, oo ay weheliso baahinta heerka Wi-Fi .

Sida caadiga ah, haddii aad rabto astaamo horumarsan, router-kaagu waa inuu lahaadaa ugu yaraan processor-ka dual-core iyo 256 MB ee RAM - gaar ahaan 512 MB ama ka badan.

Maxaa adiga kuugu muhiimsan markaad iibsanayso router-ka wireless-ka?

Hadda oo aad ogtahay aasaaska ku saabsan sida loo doorto router, fadlan nala wadaag su'aalahaaga iyo fikradahaaga: Maxaa muhiim kuu ah markaad iibsanayso router? Waa maxay nooca router ee aad u baahan tahay? Sideed ku heli kartaa macluumaadka ka hor inta aanad iibsan router? Caadi ahaan waqti ma ku qaadaa inaad la tashato dib u eegista alaabta? Isticmaal foomka faallooyinka ee hoose oo aan bilowno wadahadal.

How to choose a wireless router: 10 things to consider!

Pіcking a wirеlesѕ router that deliverѕ fast and reliable Wi-Fi, as wеll as excellent coverage, is not an easy task, especially if you are а beginner. To make things harder, mаnufactυrers dеscribe their routers using lots of acronyms and marketing terms that have little connection to the real-life experience you get. Also, the product name doesn't tell you much about how good a router is, and neither does thе price you pay. To help you pick the bеst router for your needs and budget, read this guide, and learn what to look for in a router:

1. Your router should have a multi-core processor and at least 128MB of RAM

The hardware inside your router matters a lot, especially the processor and the quantity of RAM. People use Wi-Fi for video streaming, file downloads, data backups, online gaming, and other activities during which lots of data is transferred to and from the internet. Because of that, wireless routers need a lot more processing power than they used to.

When you pick your next router, you must know whether it has a single-core, dual-core, or quad-core processor and its operating frequency. If you want a fast network that can cope with several network clients at the same time, we recommend that you stop buying routers with single-core processors. Your next router should have at least a dual-core processor that can deal with more data and more clients than a single-core processor. A processor running at 900 MHz is less potent than one at 1.2 GHz, while the bigger the number of cores, the better the router performs. The same rules apply as is the case with computers, smartphones, and other computing devices.

Also, your router should not have less than 128MB of RAM. The ideal would be 256 MB of RAM or more. This is to make sure that it can process everything as fast as possible. If money is not an issue, you should seek a wireless router with 512 MB of RAM or 1 GB.

2. The router that you choose should be dual-band or more

Single-band routers are a thing of the past. Your new router should be at least dual-band. What does this mean? It means that the router broadcasts the wireless signal on two frequencies (if it is dual-band) or more (if it is tri-band or more). One of these frequencies is always the 2.4 GHz band, which works with old wireless standards like Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) or new ones like Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - if you have a router that works with Wi-Fi 6.

The benefit of the 2.4 GHz band is that it is compatible with old networking devices and that it has a wide coverage area. However, it is also slow, and congestion is always a problem, especially in blocks of flats and office buildings, where everyone has Wi-Fi on this GHz band.

Dual-band or tri-band routers also emit their wireless signal on the 5GHz frequency. It is a lot faster than 2.4 GHz and benefits from the use of modern standards like Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Congestion tends to be less of a problem because the 5 GHz band is used less than the 2.4 GHz one, and the coverage area is a bit shorter. If you want a modern smart home with a fast wireless network for Full HD or 4K streaming, get a dual-band or tri-band wireless router.

Another benefit is that you can connect to Wi-Fi using two or more standards, with different network names and passwords. To learn more on this subject, read: The advantages of using different network names for each Wi-Fi band!

3. Router naming conventions should NOT be taken into account when making your buying decision

Wireless routers brag about their total theoretical maximum bandwidth in their model name. You have AC1200, AC1900, or even AC5400 routers. New generation routers with support for Wi-Fi 6 have AX in their name followed by even larger numbers, like this ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000. The problem is that when you ask "What kind of router do I need?", these naming conventions are meaningless.

That's because they don't tell you the speed that you are going to get. In real life, there are cases when an AC1900 wireless router can outmatch an AC2500 router, because of differences in hardware configuration, when it was manufactured, by whom, Wi-Fi technologies, firmware updates, and the space where you use it. We explain why naming conventions don't help much in this article: What does AC1200, AC1750, AC1900 or more, mean and what's the difference?

Don't buy an AC1750 wireless router instead of an AC1200 router just because of its naming convention. Other factors are more important, and you should do some research. However, no matter what you choose, DO NOT BUY A ROUTER BELOW AC1200. If you see a router with AC750, AC900 or anything lower than AC1200, it means that you are dealing with an old router, with dated technology. Such a router is not a good pick for a modern home where you need speed, stability, and security for an increasing number of connected devices.

4. Verify online the real-life speed of the router that you buy

When you read the specifications of a wireless router, you are not told the real-life speed you get when you use it. You are shown theoretical numbers that are measured in specialized labs with the ideal networking equipment.

That's why you should read reviews: user reviews and reviews made by specialists, like our team at Digital Citizen. Look for reviews where people use real-life computers and devices to make measurements, not "lab-like" equipment. For example, some publications use other routers to measure the speed of the routers they are testing. They do this because manufacturers want to look good in product reviews. You want to read publications that use everyday computers, like those you have in your network. This is the only way to know what you get when buying a wireless router, before deciding to buy it.

5. Your router should have a smartphone app, preferably one that you can use from anywhere on the internet

A decade ago, users could manage their wireless routers only by accessing their firmware through a web browser on a computer that was connected to the router. Many people are intimidated by such user interfaces and want something easier to use. As a result, router manufacturers have developed smartphone apps that people can use to set their wireless routers. If you want convenience, you should check that the router you are buying has a smartphone app. You should be able to use it to view the working state of the router and manage the main features when you need to.

Unfortunately, router manufacturers have different approaches when it comes to mobile apps: some offer basic apps where you can set only simple things like the Wi-Fi password, while others offer advanced apps where you can configure most features.

Another issue is that some mobile apps for wireless routers work only when the smartphone is connected to the Wi-Fi that is broadcast by the router. This means that you can use the mobile app only when you are not near the router. If remote management from anywhere on the internet is important to you, you should check whether it exists for the router that you want to choose. As a rule of thumb, remote management from the internet is offered for mid-range and premium routers. Low-end routers do not usually get this feature.

6. The router should have a USB port, preferably USB 3.0

Having at least one USB port available is a must in modern homes. We have all kinds of USB devices that we need to connect to our wireless router: external hard disks, printers, USB modems, etc. Your newly purchased router should have at least one USB port, preferably one that is USB 3.0. More expensive routers like the TP-Link Archer AX6000 also bundle a USB-Type C port for connecting modern mobile devices.

7. Advanced QoS instead of plain QoS (Quality of Service)

When describing their wireless routers, manufacturers use lots of acronyms for "advanced" features. Sometimes they don't even use the same terms as the rest of the market, and they invent their version of a term. However, some of them don't matter because they are meaningless. For example, all modern routers feature QoS or Quality of Service. However, on most routers, this feature is pointless, because it is a manual tool to set rules regarding how much bandwidth you give to each device in your network. Average users never configure this feature. It's too much work, they don't understand the principles involved, and the results they get are poor. However, some wireless routers have Adaptive QoS, Intelligent QoS, or Dynamic QoS. The way manufacturers name it doesn't matter. What is important is that it is not plain QoS. These advanced forms of QoS are useful because they manage how the bandwidth is split automatically, based on smart algorithms, with little to no user involvement. Also, the results you get from them are great, especially when dealing with many large network transfers at once. Advanced QoS services are a positive feature that you want on your router.

8. Smart-home integration

Many people have smart devices and sensors in their homes. To manage them better, it is a good idea to purchase a router that is integrated with Amazon's Alexa smart assistant, or with task automation services like IFTT (If This, Then That). This helps your apps and devices work together in new ways. For example, if your router has such integration, you can control it through voice commands sent to Alexa and do things like enable or disable the Guest Wi-Fi, turn off the LEDs on the router during the night, or prioritize gaming traffic.

Some vendors have taken this integration with Alexa to the ultimate level and built it into the router themselves. An exciting example of this is the ASUS Lyra Voice router.

9. Support for Mesh Wi-Fi

Mesh Wi-Fi systems are getting popular, and all router vendors also sell mesh Wi-Fi systems. However, the approach differs from vendor to vendor. Some manufacturers, like Netgear, prefer to keep things separate and sell mesh Wi-Fi systems and routers as different products. Others, like ASUS with its AiMesh and TP-Link with OneMesh, prefer to add mesh Wi-Fi capabilities to many of their routers, letting you use them together with other products in their ecosystem to create mesh Wi-Fi systems.

10. VPN, antivirus, firewall, and other advanced features

Many routers offer useful advanced features like VPN servers, antivirus, and other security features that can protect your Wi-Fi network from malware and outside attacks. The problem is that such features are also found on routers with weak hardware that can't run them well. If you want advanced features like the VPN server to work well, don't buy an affordable AC1200 wireless router with low-end hardware. Look for a more expensive router, with powerful hardware and lots of RAM, that has the resources to run advanced services well, alongside the standard Wi-Fi broadcasting.

As a rule, if you want advanced features, your router should have at least a dual-core processor and 256 MB of RAM - preferably 512 MB or more.

What matters to you the most when buying a wireless router?

Now that you know the basics about how to choose a router, please share your questions and opinions with us: What is important to you when purchasing a router? What kind of router do you need? How do you get information before buying a router? Do you normally take the time to consult product reviews? Use the comments form below and let's start a conversation.

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