Today, a Wi-Fi router is one of the most popular devices among Internet users. And in order to choose the right router for home use, you need to know the basic criteria for its selection.
What is a router for?
Today, one of the most popular gadgets for home Internet users is a Wi-Fi router. There are a huge number of routers of various manufacturers on the market, so it will be difficult for a person who does not understand this to make a choice.
A router (or router) is a device through which computers, laptops, phones, tablets and other gadgets are connected to a wireless network and can connect to the Internet. Choosing an inexpensive, and at the same time, a high-quality router can be quite difficult, you need to take into account various criteria when choosing a device.
Router selection criteria
The main criterion that is taken into account when choosing a router is price. All routers are practically the same both in appearance and in characteristics, and if there is no difference, then why pay more. But this is not the case. Cheap routers are equipped with cheaper parts, have a shorter lifespan, understated specifications, etc. Therefore, the best router definitely cannot be cheap.
Another criterion to look at is brand. There are many different brands on the market now. However, even a model of a well-known company may not always be of high quality. For example, the D-Link brand is widely known in the market, which produces mainly budget models. Also, very high quality and high speed routers are available from Linksys. But for a higher quality, you will need to pay extra. In addition, Zyxel routers (of high quality and reliability) and TP-Link routers (inexpensive but very high quality devices) also have a good image.
Then, you need to pay attention to the technical stuffing of routers. The RAM must be at least 64 MB, the processor must be at least 300 MHz and the flash memory must be at least 16 MB. You also need to check what protocols the router supports and check with the one that your ISP uses. The best routers generally support most protocols.
In addition, you need to clarify what speed the router supports, so that it does not turn out that the provider provides you with 10 MB, and the router only supports 5 MB. In this case, you will never have speeds higher than 5 MB.
So, if you do not know which router is better to choose, and there is no one to ask for advice, then proceed from the above criteria. Do not trust too much reviews on the Internet, as well as sellers in stores, and choose a router based on your preferences.
