Routers

Routers take the cake when it comes to lengthy product names and here’s a prime example: Linksys just released its new EA8500 Max-Stream MU-MIMO Gigabit Smart Wi-Fi router. In this case, the extended name actually means something, because this router is literally packed with the latest technology. But from this point forward, I’m just going to call it the Linksys EA8500 Max-Stream for short.

Shopping for a router can be intimidating. There are so many different feature and technologies you hear about but it can be tough to tell what they all mean with Wireless AC techology there is a handy classification system. Today I’ll take a look at an AC750 router and an AC1900 router to see how the classifications compare and what they mean to you when you’re shopping.

Google announces Nest Wifi (the followup to Google Wifi), a whole home mesh Wi-Fi system with integrated Google Assistant smart speakers.

At CES 2018, Netgear took the wraps off two new high performance gaming routers, including the Netgear XR500 NIghthawk Pro Gaming Wi-Fi Router.

Uncover the potential of mesh networks for superior Wi-Fi coverage and seamless connectivity in every corner of your home.

 Choosing a router sometimes isn’t easy, and one of the main reasons why is assessing how one might be better than another. Another reason is how the one you choose will improve or enhance your home network. The Linksys EA7500 is a smart router that doesn’t look as flashy as others on the market, but is still outfitted with high-end performance and some future-proofing in mind.

In testing, the ASUS RT-AC67P AC1900 dual-band gigabit Wi-Fi 5 router proved to be a solid performer for those who don’t need Wi-Fi 6.

While autonomous cars, smart appliances and super thin TVs made most of the headlines at CES 2017 last week in Las Vegas, an underlying trend was mesh networking in the home. Think of it as Wi-Fi with a wider net that doesn’t lose signal strength at each point in the chain: it’s better Wi-Fi for your home.

Recycling is always a good thing to do. It’s even better when you trade in old technology and get a rebate on new technology. Until May 1st, Best Buy is giving you a chance to do just that with router. Bring your old router to one of our stores and get $20 to apply to the purchase of one of the best new routers on the market. 

Want a gift that can noticeably improve everything from online gaming to browsing the web or even watching streaming video? A single device makes the experience of using virtually any gadget in today’s connected homes faster and more reliable. Choose a new 802.11ac Wi-Fi router and you can give the gift that everyone wants: the gift of better Wi-Fi.