Routers & Access Points for 2017

Browse our Routers & Access Points section, featuring 20 items for 2017 curated from the Networking category. Dive into the latest releases, detailed buying guides, expert tips, performance benchmarks, and hands‑on reviews - everything you need to compare options, stay ahead of trends, and make the best informed choices. Also, learn about how TweakTown tests and reviews hardware.

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F-Secure Sense AC1750 Secure Wireless Router Review

November 3, 2017 | F-Secure pushes into hardware with the Sense AC1750 secure wireless router. Let's take a close look.

ASUS Lyra Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router System Review

October 13, 2017 | We delve into ASUS Lyra, a tri-band mesh home wireless system. Is it one for you to consider deploying? Let's investigate.

TP-Link Archer C3150 Dual-Band Wireless Router Review

September 21, 2017 | TP-Link's Archer C3150 V1 Wave 2 dual-band wireless router goes under our spotlight today as we see what it can do under our tests.

TP-Link Archer C5400v2 Wireless Router Review

September 12, 2017 | TP-Link updates its flagship Archer C5400 wireless router with a new HomeCare firmware platform. Let's take a close look.

Linksys WRT32x AC3200 Wireless Gaming Router Review

August 21, 2017 | Linksys and Killer launch the WRT32x AC3200 wireless gaming router. Is this the best gaming router ever? Let's examine and find out.

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 Wireless Gaming Router Review

August 17, 2017 | Looking for a balls to the wall gaming Wi-Fi router that is packed with features? ASUS' ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 could be the one for you.

Best bang for your buck: AC1900 Wireless Routers

June 22, 2017 | If you're on the market for an AC1900 Wi-Fi solution, read on as we pit the best of the best against each other!

TP-Link Deco M5 AC1300 Wireless Mesh System Review

June 16, 2017 | Yet another whole-home wireless mesh system gets tested, this time the Deco M5 AC1300 kit from TP-Link. Is it a buy? Let's find out.

NETGEAR Nighthawk R7000P AC2300 Wireless Router Review

June 14, 2017 | NETGEAR's Nighthawk R7000P AC2300 wireless router gets examined with strong focus on its performance and cost. Join us.

Amped Wireless Helios-EX AC2200 Range Extender Review

June 2, 2017 | Our look at Amped Wireless extenders resumes with the RE2200T Helios-EX, an AC2200 Wi-Fi solution that is worth considering.

Amped Wireless Artemis-EX AC1300 Range Extender Review

May 31, 2017 | Amped Wireless' RE1300M Artemis-EX AC1300 Wi-FI range extender device goes under the spotlight to see if it should aid in extending your Wi-Fi range.

ASUS RT-AC1900p Wireless Router Review

May 22, 2017 | The ASUS RT-AC68U gets refreshed and comes out as the RT-AC1900p wireless router. Let's see how it does.

Synology RT2600ac Wireless Router Review

April 25, 2017 | Synology surprises big time with its new RT2600ac wireless router. Let's just say Synology should no longer be treated as just a NAS producer.

Amped Wireless Athena R2 AC2600 Router Review

April 6, 2017 | The Amped Wireless Athena R2 AC2600 router surprises in quite a few of our performance tests. It's a router you can add to your consideration list.

Linksys Velop Mesh Whole Home Wireless System Review

March 16, 2017 | Linksys' Velop, a Mesh whole home Wi-Fi system, gets examined. Looking for a flexible and solid way to flood your home with wireless? Read on.

Amped Wireless Ally Plus Whole Home Wi-Fi System Review

March 8, 2017 | The Amped Wireless Ally Plus whole home wireless system kit goes under the spotlight as we determine its quality and performance.

NETGEAR Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart Wi-Fi Router Review

March 3, 2017 | NETGEAR's Nighthawk X10 AD7200 smart wireless router is the cream of the crop when it comes to home Wi-Fi networking performance and features.

Tenda AC9 AC1200 Dual-Band Wireless Router Review

February 24, 2017 | Tenda's AC9 AC1200 is one of the cheapest dual-band wireless routers we've ever reviewed, but does that straight up mean it's bad? Not at all.