One way to improve your internet connection this year is to get an ASUS Wi-Fi 6 router. The selection of routers at Best Buy can be daunting so I will try to use this opportunity to bring some clarity to your decision about a new router and you can then consider which factors are most important to you. At the same time you can enter to win an ASUS Wireless AX5700 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router that is great for gaming and most other activities that require an internet connection.
What are you looking for in a router
Most of us do not put much thought into how much information is flying around our homes. The fact is you might have dozens of devices sending and receiving Wi-Fi signals at any given moment. In a typical home with parents and children doing work of various kinds on laptops, on phones, on tablets, plus one or more televisions accessing streaming services, phones messaging, socializing, streaming, and searching, and smart home cameras uploading video, not to mention any smart lights, switches, or locks vying for bandwidth all at the same time, signals don’t get crossed because of the amazing technology built into the modern router.
However, most of us have felt the pain of a slow or weak router. I have four main requirements for a router: it must be fast; it must cover a large area; it must have adequate bandwidth so if I’m streaming a movie on TV and my wife is uploading a video lecture to YouTube and all of my smart home tech is communicating in the background, I don’t experience buffering—that really drives me crazy; it must be secure so no one in the neighbourhood or beyond can hijack my internet.
Gamers get preferential treatment from this router
A gaming router is usually the right choice if you enjoy gaming—especially if you’re very competitive. What would happen if you are in an online battle and suddenly your streaming speed was cut in half because of other people in your house streaming movies, playing music, or having a video chat? Obliteration! If your internet speed dies, your character dies! The ASUS RT-AX86S wouldn’t let that happen. It can preferentially allocate bandwidth to gaming; during high demand times, everything else in your home might have slower internet, but your game does not. That’s a router with its priorities in the right place!
ASUS security is one of many standout features of their routers
A home network can be a gateway to the best of the internet: education, entertainment, etc. It can also be a gateway to the worst of the internet: cybercriminals, hackers, unsolicited and unwanted content. A great router will act as your first line of defence. Some router brands charge a subscription fee for that kind of protection. ASUS does not!
The ASUS RT-AX86S router we are giving away in this contest has AiProtection built-in. You can read more about it on the ASUS website. It monitors inbound and outbound data to protect your home from all common forms of attacks. It even self-updates whenever a new security patch becomes available so your router stays up-to-date. Also, the security settings are easily accessible from the ASUS app. Read the reviews by Brad Moon and Stéphane Vaillancourt (in French) to learn more about the app and the many amazing features found in this router. Then return here to enter for a chance to win this amazing router. I’ll put both videos here so you can easily hear what these reviewers had to say.
How to enter
Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways.
- In a comment below, tell us what are the top two features you are looking for in a new router.
- In a comment below Brad’s review article, let Brad know what the most interesting part of his review was for you.
What you can win
At the end of this contest, we’ll randomly select one entry to win an ASUS Wireless AX5700 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router.
This contest runs from March 15th until March 29th.Â
Remember you can enter this contest in two different ways. However, you know that everyone wants secure Wi-Fi so tell your family and friends about this ASUS Wi-Fi and the great security features that can help protect their home.
Win an ASUS Wi-Fi 6 Router Contest Rules and Regulations
Good Luck
Strong WIFI signal and fast connectivity.
speed and distance
I like the security and the wider range of this router – that’s what I need.
Lightning speed wireless connectivity and having connection to many devices without compromising the speed.
The top two features I am looking for in a new router are a speedy network to transfer data and a wider range to cover my house.
The top two features I am looking for in a new router are Wi-Fi 6 and the ability to set Quality of Service (QOS).
Speed and Security
Whole House Connectivity and Speed
area coverage is huge as well as consistent speed.
Whole House Connectivity and Security
Fast speed and Security
fast connection and security.
High number of devices per connection and high bandwidth.
Top of my list is wider coverage and better security.
whole house coverage and speed
Monitoe is getting old
Speed and stability are my top two concerns.
I’m looking for enhanced security and a larger area coverage.
Area it spans and speed of it. I cannot connect to my current router from my bedroom :/
Fast connectivity and good security
I’m looking for coverage and stability in a router!
My top 2 fave features are the area of bandwidth and the mesh features
fast and low energy
security and speed
Stable connection and range are my top two features. Nothing is worse than a dropped connection and I want to be able to still use the WIFI even if I am far from the router.
Large area coverage and good security
Large area coverage and good security
The top 2 features when I want a new router would be Wifi 6 and mesh connectivity
speed and stable connection!
My top two features are speed and secure connection
Speed and security
speed & range
speed and stable connection!
I pay for high speed but I am not getting it. Therefore speed is at the top of my list for a router. It must have adequate bandwidth not to slow me down when my husband is watching Net-flicks.
The wifi 6 and strong security is what I am looking for
Need at least 6 ports and good range
Range & Security.
Looking for Wifi 6 connection and WPA 3 security
wifi 6 + mesh feature
Wifi 6 and mesh function
Security and stability. In “security and stability” I include the speed security and bug fixes been available by the manufacturer.
The top two features I am looking for in a new router are speed and good security features.
Large area coverage and good security
The two features I look for in a new router are:
1) Strong security features like UTM gateways
2) Ability to create and use VPN servers
Two feature : Wifi 6 and Secure Connection
Fast connectivity and security
top 2 features is security and a connection as stable as if I were wired.
Large area coverage and good security
Main go-to specs for a new router for me are strong security features and higher bandwidth speed especially for Wifi
Wifi 6 + mesh feature
The top 2 features when I want a new router would be Wifi 6 and mesh connectivity
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