Networking recommendations for IT Show 2017
Looking to upgrade your router? Or maybe you want to improve your Wi-Fi coverage at home? Check here for our networking recommendations from the 2017 IT Show.
By Kenny Yeo -
There's no better time to be shopping for tech gadgets and devices than at IT Show 2017. If you are thinking of upgrading your router or giving your home's Wi-Fi network a boost, here are our top recommendations!
Linksys EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
The Linksys EA9500 router might be pricey, but offers great performance and a rich set of features that includes 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, remote router management, and an easy to use setup interface. Oh, it also won our Best Wireless Router award at our recent 2017 Tech Awards. For a more detailed rundown of this product, check out our review.
Price: $399 (U.P $499)
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Gaming Router
The Rapture GT-AC5300 is ASUS’ first ROG router and it has been designed with gamers in mind. It comes with 8 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports of which two can be teamed together to create a single super-fast 2Gbps connection. Then there’s ROG Gaming Center an interface that allows gamers to quickly manage all aspects of their network for speedy, lag-free gaming. It's an updated version of the familiar ASUS RT-AC5300 router that was launched more than a year back, so check this article for other aspects of the predecessor.
Price: $559
Netgear Arlo
The Netgear Arlo is an easy-to-setup wireless security camera system. It is completely wireless and runs on batteries so you can position the camera wherever you want.
Price: From $299 for a single camera system (U.P $399)
TP-Link Archer C3200 Wireless Tri-band Gigabit Router
The TP-Link Archer C3200 is one of the most affordable tri-band routers you can find at IT Show 2017. It broadcasts three networks - a single 2.4GHz network and two 5GHz networks - and offers a maximum bandwidth of 3,200Mbps. It's also a decent performer in our shootout.
Price: $269
D-Link DWA-192 AC1900 Wireless Dual-band USB 3.0 Adapter
If you got an older client device, chances are you will need the D-Link DWA-192 AC1900 USB adapter to fully take advantage of your AC1900-class and above router. It features a stylish design that reminds us of the Death Star and easy WPS push-button setup. You can find out more in our review here.
Price: $59 (U.P $109)
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