Top 10 router manufacturers
TOP 10 best manufacturers of Wi-Fi routers
10 Mikrotik
Country: Latvia (made in China)
Rating (2022): 4.3
One of the few successful European manufacturers of Wi-Fi routers. However, the main profit of this company is brought by office models. Accordingly, all devices of the MikroTik brand are characterized by stable connection and a large coverage area, plus they receive a configuration system with many additional parameters that are usually not available in Wi-Fi routers for home and apartment. At the same time, there is a significant drawback - the bulky design and unattractive appearance.
In Russia, the MikroTik CRS109-8G-1S-2HnD-IN model is in special demand, operating in the 2.4 GHz band, but offering communication stability over long distances, ease of setup, 8 LAN ports for switching, USB 2.0 Type A connector, SFP port, built-in 128 MB flash memory and two external antennas. The reviews note the absence of connection lags, signal strength, stability in operation and a wide range of customization options.
9 D-link
Country: Taiwan (made in China)
Rating (2022): 4.4
This company needs no introduction and has been known in Russia since the beginning of the Internet era. D-Link offers routers for every taste and color, but in recent years it has been losing its position in the market due to the reduced quality of the hardware stuffing.On the other hand, it is still at a fairly high level, especially for the segment of budget devices, where D-Link shoots due to a convenient interface and many original technical solutions, for example, a built-in torrent client with the ability to download directly to a USB flash drive.
The best budget-level model from this manufacturer is the D-link DIR-615/T4. The device received two external antennas and operates in the 2.4 GHz band with a maximum connection speed of 300 Mbps. Repeater and guest network modes are supported, there is a VPN and an impressive set of connection security functions, there is a switch for 4 LAN ports, as well as support for the Yandex.DNS content filtering service.
8 NETGEAR
Country: USA (made in China)
Rating (2022): 4.4
This American firm mainly focuses on premium devices, striving to provide a high level of quality in everything: assembly, ease of use and signal stability. Also, NETGEAR products are distinguished by an intricate space design with original shapes that can decorate any interior of a house or apartment. Well, the most advanced models of Wi-Fi routers from the American manufacturer can also surprise with an ultra-high connection speed, up to 7133 Mbps.
Among the best models of the brand, we note the NETGEAR R7800 with four detachable external antennas and a connection speed of up to 2533 Mbps.Simultaneously dual-band, this Wi-Fi router also offers 4 LAN switching ports, two USB 3.0 Type A connectors, file server option support, VPN connectivity, a wide range of connection security functions, 128 MB flash memory, built-in print server and user-friendly web interface.
7 Tenda
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.5
A world-famous brand that has appeared on our market relatively recently, but is rapidly gaining popularity due to a good level of quality, functionality and attractive design. It offers routers of all price ranges, but more emphasis is placed on devices with an average price level, although cheaper models are not particularly inferior in quality. One of the main features of the manufacturer is the use of a quick and easy setup system with step-by-step information entry without the need to use a web interface.
Highlighting a separate model, we note the Tenda AC15 router with an interesting scaly design and three external antennas, designed for use at home or in a small office. It has two operating ranges, a maximum connection speed of 1900 Mbps, WPA, WPA2 and WPS encryption, a switch for 3 LAN ports, a print server and support for repeater mode.
6 Xiaomi
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.6
Chinese manufacturers are increasing their presence in the market every year, and the Xiaomi brand is among the leaders in terms of growth. Wi-Fi routers of this company are diverse in price and capabilities, but all of them are united by rapidly growing quality, reliability in operation and the company's desire to actively introduce advanced technologies.As a result, devices with an excellent balance of price and quality against the backdrop of excellent functionality enter the market.
For example, the best budget Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router 4A router at an average price below 2000 rubles offers two communication bands, a maximum speed of 1167 Mbps, a switch for a couple of LAN ports, its own 16 MB flash memory, an impressive set of security features connections and an extremely convenient configuration system via a web interface. In the reviews, users praise this model for its ease of operation, stylish appearance and powerful signal, suitable for both home and apartment.
5 Ubiquiti
Country: USA (made in China)
Rating (2022): 4.7
An American manufacturer of Wi-Fi network equipment with an impressive selection of premium devices. All Ubiquiti products are perfectly adapted to work with Apple gadgets, they are distinguished by their stylish design, rich functionality, high speed and stability of the connection, as well as reliable operation around the clock with a low probability of overheating.
Among the most popular models on the Russian market, Ubiquiti Amplifi HD-R stands out, which received an interesting cubic design with a round touch screen that simplifies control and configuration. This router supports speeds up to 1750 Mbps, has three built-in antennas, 4 LAN ports, one USB 2.0 Type A connector, support for the guest network option, as well as a well-designed web interface for more detailed settings.
4 ASUS
Country: Taiwan (made in China)
Rating (2022): 4.7
A company originally from Taiwan, known not only for the production of routers.Most of the products of this brand belong to the segment of mid-price and expensive devices, and even budget models are often more expensive than their counterparts from competitors. On the other hand, the ASUS inscription on the case guarantees high quality and, more importantly, the best level of protection against hacking according to several independent studies at once. Another interesting feature of the Taiwanese is the proprietary configuration interface, which greatly simplifies the process of preparing a Wi-Fi router for work.
Among affordable models, ASUS RT-AC58U is especially popular in Russia, which is perfect for use in an apartment. This Wi-Fi router received four external antennas, operates in two bands, supports VPN and a wide range of connection security features, and also has the ability to connect a 4G modem.
3 Huawei
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.8
The Chinese brand Huawei does not need a special introduction, and every year it strengthens its position in the global electronics market, including Wi-Fi routers. At the same time, this manufacturer focuses on universal models that can work not only as a classic Wi-Fi router, but also effectively interact with 4G USB modems. Another important property of Huawei products is the quality that is growing every year at a very reasonable price.
Highlighting the optimal model for an apartment and a country house, we note the Huawei B525 router, made in a non-standard but stylish case that hides two integrated antennas.The user will have 3G / 4G / Wi-Fi support, a 4-port LAN switch, a full set of router options, two additional connectors for external antennas and a built-in print server.
2 Keenetic
Country: Taiwan (made in China)
Rating (2022): 4.8
Keenetic is a subsidiary of Zyxel, which inherited the most popular line of routers for a house or apartment. It is one of the three best-selling brands of network equipment in the Russian market, offering very high-quality models with support for two bands - 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz. Products under the Keenetic brand are distinguished by the use of a large number of unique technological solutions, a high level of access protection and an extended factory warranty.
Among the most popular models of this manufacturer, we note the Wi-Fi router Keenetic City (KN-1511) with three antennas, which at a very affordable price provides excellent communication quality in a city apartment, received VPN support, built-in protection against hacker attacks, three LAN ports for PC connection and multi-streaming function.
1 TP-LINK
Country: China
Rating (2022): 4.9
TP-LINK is a leading Chinese manufacturer of network equipment with a fairly extensive range of models that can satisfy requests for any wallet. Moreover, in 2020, the routers of this brand are the best-selling in Russia, which further confirms their high quality, noted in numerous tests. Well, a large selection makes it easy to choose a model with optimal parameters for use both in an apartment and in a country house.
We especially note the TP-LINK TL-WR841N model - this Wi-Fi router took first place in terms of sales in the first quarter of 2020 in a number of stores at once and has balanced characteristics at a very affordable price. The key features of the TL-WR841N are the option to work as a repeater and WISP access point, as well as high-quality adaptation to the simultaneous connection of several wireless devices.
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