Wi-Fi & Home Networking
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best buyTP-Link C5400X: A superb router that’s not just for gamers Excellent wireless performance and a strong all-round feature set make this a very desirable router£349
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recommended
Netgear Orbi Outdoor RBS50Y review A fast, if expensive, mesh satellite, the RBS50Y is a great way to extend your wireless network outside your home£250 -
Netgear Orbi Voice review: A superb domestic upgrade A triumph of convergence, but working out where to put it could be an issue – and the price is decidedly steep£434 -
recommended
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 review: A fast, powerful router The ROG is a capable router with next-gen wireless, but we’re not blown away by the gaming features£404 -
Netgear Nighthawk X4S review: A worthy understudy If you don't need top-of-the-class speeds and features, the X4S is worth a look£100 -
Virgin Media Hub 3 review: A disappointing router This rudimentary modem router covers the basics, but a third-party alternative will serve you much better -
Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR700 review The XR700 sets a new benchmark for routers, but you can get a decent alternative for much less£450 -
Synology MR2200ac: Part router, part mesh This highly capable mesh-enabled router is a joy to use – but nowhere near top of the class for performance£132 -
TP-Link Deco P7 review: A unique mesh Wi-Fi system A smart mesh system with loads of features, but it's pricey given the performance£250 -
recommended
Synology RT2600ac review: A feature-packed router Though not quite the fastest or cheapest option, the RT2600ac is a versatile and user-friendly router£217 -
The Netgear Nighthawk is super fast and super pricey The fastest router money can buy, but it has no integrated ADSL modem and it’s very, very expensive£400 -
Amazon Smart Plug review: Competent but basic Amazon’s own-brand smart socket works well but it’s not exactly a versatile accessory£25 -
best buy
TP-Link Archer VR2800: Fast and furious Wi-Fi Fast, easy to use and reasonably priced, this is our favourite wireless router£200