Wireless Routers Are Hot Again. Here Are WIRED's Favorites
There are a whole bunch of fancy new routers these days. Most of them are similar. Some of them are not.
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Everyone decided to reinvent the router this year. It makes sense: With all the connected laptops, TVs, fridges, and toothbrushes in your home nowadays, stable and robust Wi-Fi is increasingly important. Most of these revamped routers share similar aesthetics (modern minimalism), technology (mesh), and ease of use (dead simple). But a few key differences set them apart. Here's what you need to know to pick the right surfing buddy for your needs.