Top 5 wireless routers

       The wireless router is arguably the most important piece of computer equipment in your home (and even when traveling), since it connects the rest of your gadgets to one another and the Internet. As there are so many choices on the market, it's always hard to find the best one for your money. This is a list of the current Top 5 routers.

Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight Double 450Mbps N Router

       
       Though not perfect, the Asus RT-N66U Dark Knight Double 450Mbps N Router would make an excellent network gateway for home and small-office environments.

Price: $159.00 - $210.00

NetGear R6300 WiFi Router

       The Netgear R6300 WiFi Router is for a high-standards, low-ego type of user: it's not something you can show off aesthetically, but a powerhouse for a robust, fast home network, both for now and tomorrow.

Price: $198.99 - $199.99


D-Link DIR-857 HD Media Router 3000

       Though not perfect, the D-Link DIR-857 HD Media Router 3000 makes a great router for homes thanks to its top-notch performance on the 5GHz band and a nice set of features.

Price: $149.00 - $179.00

Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA4500

       Running Cisco Connect Cloud firmware, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router EA4500 makes an excellent router for those who want a fast and advanced home network that's easily manageable from anywhere.

Price: $147.00 - $204.82

Western Digital My Net N900 HD dual-band router

       The Western Digital My Net N900 HD is a whole new kind of Wireless-N router. At release, the router is a decent investment for home users but will need better firmware to work at its full potential.

Price: $132.98 - $179.99