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The list is not in a particular order, ; its purpose is to help you match wired and wireless needs with your home.

Many capable routers are not listed here. This list is a compilation of routers that we have seen think will work well with our service based on their features.

List of Recommended Routers

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Mesh

Mesh routers create a seamless network across multiple routers to provide wide coverage, eliminate dead zones, and are best to cover large areas.

Port Interface Speed indicates the maximum speeds supported by the router's Ethernet ports.

Router

Port Interface Speed

Ranges

Vendor

1

NIGHTHAWK® 8-STREAM WIFI 6 MESH EXTENDER (extender only)

extender

NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 6E (RBKE963)

Up to 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

WiFi 1-

6

6E

NETGEAR

2

AX11000-Nighthawk Tri-Band AX12 12-Stream WiFi 6 Router

TP-Link Deco X90

Up to 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

WiFi 1-6

NETGEAR

Excellent

Router

Interface

Ranges

Vendor

1

AC1900 Nighthawk Smart WiFi Router With Circle with Disney

TP-Link

ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

Up to 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

WiFi 1-6

ASUS

Amazon eero Pro 6E

Up to 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

WiFi 1-

5

6E

NETGEAR

2

Nighthawk AC2400 Smart WiFi Router

Amazon eero

Google Nest Wifi Pro

Up to 10/100/1000 Mbps

WiFi 1-

5

NETGEAR

3

6E

Google

Gaming

Gaming routers may reduce latency and provide optimal performance for gaming applications. Check the manufacturer's website for detailed specifications.

Router

Port Interface Speed

Ranges

Vendor

ROG Rapture GT-

AC2900

AX11000

Up to 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

WiFi 1-

5

6

ASUS

4

RT-AC88U

Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000

Up to 10/100/1000 Mbps

WiFi 1-

5

6

ASUS

NETGEAR

5

RT-AC66U Dual-band 3x3 AC1750

TP-Link Archer AX11000

Up to 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

WiFi 1-6

TP-

5

Link

ASUS

6

RT-AC66R Dual-Band AC1750

Regular

These routers are suitable for users who don't need multiple devices connected simultaneously but still want the benefits of WiFi 6 for higher speeds and better performance.

Router

Port Interface Speed

Ranges

Vendor

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 (RAX80)

Up to 10/100/1000 Mbps

WiFi 1-6

NETGEAR

TP-Link Archer AX50

Up to 10/100/1000 Mbps

WiFi 1-6

TP-

5

Link

ASUS

7

AC2600 MU-MIMO WiFi Router (Archer C2700)

RT-AX86U

Up to 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps

WiFi 1-

5

tp-link

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6

ASUS

Value

Routers around or under $100* that still meet the WiFi 6 standard for improved performance and speed
*Vendor and retailer prices may vary over time

Router

Port Interface Speed

Ranges

Vendor

1

TP-Link

AC1750 (

Archer

A7)

AX10

Up to 10/100/1000 Mbps

WiFi 1-

5

6

tp

TP-

link

2

N900 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router -- Premium Edition

Link

NETGEAR 4-Stream WiFi 6 Router (RAX20)

Up to 10/100/1000 Mbps

WiFi 1-

4

6

NETGEAR

3

ASUS RT-

N66U Dual-band 2x2 N900 Wifi 4-port Gigabit Router

AX56U

Up to 10/100/1000 Mbps

WiFi 1-

4

6

ASUS

WiFi Standards

Wifi Version

Wifi Protocol

Frequency

Speed

Browsing and Emails

Video Conferencing

Video Streaming

Multiple Devices

Local Storage

Gaming

WiFi 1

802.11b

2.4 GHz

Up to 11 Mbps

✅

❌

❌

❌

❌

❌

WiFi 2

802.11a

5 GHz

Up to 54 Mbps

✅

✅

SD

❌

❌

❌

WiFi 3

802.11g

2.4 GHz

Up to 54 Mbps

✅

✅

SD

❌

❌

❌

WiFi 4

802.11n

2.4 GHz & 5GHz

Up to 600 Mbps

✅

✅

HD

✅

✅

❌

WiFi 5

802.11ac

5 GHz

Up to 3.5 Gbps

✅

✅

4K UHD

✅

✅

✅

WiFi 6

802.11ax

2.4 GHz & 5GHz

Up to 9.6 Gbps

✅

✅

8K UHD

✅

✅

✅

WiFi 7

802.11be

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz

Up to 30 Gbps

✅

✅

8K UHD+

✅

✅

✅

Wifi Version

Wifi Protocol

Frequency

Speed

Browsing and Emails

Video Conferencing

Video Streaming

Multiple Devices

Local Storage

Gaming

WiFi 1

802.11b

2.4 GHz

Up to 11 Mbps

WiFi 2

802.11a

5 GHz

Up to 54 Mbps

WiFi 3

802.11g

2.4 GHz

Up to 54Mbps

WiFi 4

802.11n

2.4 GHz & 5GHz

Up to 300 Mbps

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WiFi 5

802.11ac

5 GHz

Up to 1733 Mbps*

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HD

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WiFi 6

802.11ax

2.4 GHz & 5GHz

Up to 3.5 Gbps

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8K UHD

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*Full 1733 Mbps throughput is dependent Actual speeds may vary depending on router and connected device capabilities and whether they support 4x4 MIMO. 1x1, 2x2, and 3x3 MIMO variants will proportionally limit speeds. See the router manual for more info on what speeds it offers or give us a call if you have , including support for MIMO configurations (e.g., 2x2, 3x3, 4x4). Throughput can also be affected by factors such as network traffic, interference, and environmental conditions. Refer to the router manual for detailed information on supported speeds and configurations, or contact us if you have any questions.

Additional Questions

If you have any questions about whether your router will work with our service please send us an email at support@voonami.com and we will let you know if it is a good fit.