The key to a linked house is the connected part. A smart device with no wireless communication features is just an old normal device! Some smart devices communicate via Bluetooth, but the vast majority are connected via Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi Router is one of the most important components of a smart home!

Sometimes your Internet Service provider offers you to rent a router. This is usually a bad deal. You can easy save your money by buying your own router. Read on to find the best router for your home.

Router speed

There are several speed classifications of the router, referred to as 802.11 followed by a letter. The Wi-Fi speed ranges go like this: A-> B-> G-> N-> AC, with “a ” being the slowest, and “AC ” being the fastest.

If you are in the market for a new router, be careful with Routers 802.11 a, 802.11 b or 802.11 g. These routers have several years of date, and unless you are getting to the bottom dollar of the rock, they are not worth the money.

802.11 n tout routers accelerate to 300 megabits per second and 802.11 AC routers can reach speeds of around 1300 + megabits per second. Now keep in mind that the maximum speed you will get depends on the Internet service that you pay for. Most modern homes do not have access to higher speeds of 300 megabits, so it is likely to be OK with the purchase of a 802.11 n router. However, if you want to be testing future, buying an AC 802.11 router needs to be configured for the next few years.

Double versus single Band

Many routers offer dual-band capabilities, such as 2.4 GHz signals and 5 GHz signals. Single-band routers offer 2.4 GHz signals. If you have a lot of devices or you really need the extra speed, go for the dual-band router. If the use of the router will be modest, you can save some money and stick with the single band.

Extensors and mesh networks

If you have a large house, you may have to buy the Wi-Fi extensions. These devices can increase the signal and reach other rooms in the house. I recommend you set up your new router before you see if the extenders are needed.

If money is not an object, you can buy routers with mesh network technology. These routers work together automatically to create a powerful Wi-Fi network. Technology is mainly used in commercial buildings, but is now becoming more and more accessible to the consumer. That said, mesh routers can be very expensive!