The 10 best wireless routers of 2016

If your current router is getting a bit long in the tooth, absent the latest hardware or support for the latest 802.11ac networking standard, it may be time for an upgrade. Thanks to directional beamforming, routers can now exhibit faster speeds and range than ever before.

This equates to less time-consuming downloads and nippy web browsing. That goes without mentioning advancements in wireless technology allowing for speeds up to 34Gbps. We’ve rounded up ten of the best wireless routers to give your home an 802.11ac a boost.

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1. TP Link Archer AC3200 Wireless Tri-Band Gigabit Router