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When it comes to your connection, your router is one of the most important devices you can add to your home network. We know that routers are not cheap. The cheaper the router the more trouble you are going to have with your wireless and the amount of available devices that can connect at any given time.

Keep in mind that while any gigabit router is compatible, XMission recommends the following products based on feedback from our staff and customers. The products below are not required for service. You should choose a router that fits your budget.

Model numbers may vary depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer and may have different firmware versions.

XMission cannot guarantee advertised speeds over a wireless connection. When available we recommend the use of Ethernet Cables.

Recommended Routers

ASUS AX-5700: Specifications: Brand: ASUS Model: AX-5700 WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band Antennas: 3 - Removable Ports: 1 WAN / 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / 2 USB 3.0 WiFi Coverage: Large Homes Price: $249.99 - Amazon Product Specifications User Guide Includes: Comercial-grade home network security Lifetime free ASUS AIProtection Pro, powered by Trend Micro WPA3 Advanced Parental Controls

Netgear Orbi Wifi 6 Specifications: Brand: NETGEAR Model: Orbi WiFi 6 WiFi: WiFi 6/Tri-band Antennas: 8 Ports: 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 3 LAN on router / 2 LAN on satellite WiFi Coverage: Large Homes Price: $349.99 - Amazon Product Specifications User Guide Includes: NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity by Bitdefender 30-day free trial NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls 30-day free trial Easy setup in minutes with Orbi App

TP-Link AX6000 Specifications: Brand: TP-Link Model: AX-6000 WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band Antennas: 8 Ports: 1 Multi-Gig WAN / 8 LAN gigabit / 1 USB-A 3.0 / 1 USB-C 3.0 WiFi Coverage: Large Homes Price: $259.99 - Amazon Product Specifications User Guide Includes: Free lifetime subscriptions to TP-LINK HomeCare Next-level Antivirus Robust Parental Controls QoS

TP-Link Mesh Deco X20 Specifications: Brand: TP-Link Model: Mesh Deco X20 WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band Antennas: 4 Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 1 LAN gigabit / 2 LAN gigabit per satelite WiFi Coverage: Large Homes Price: $179.99 - Amazon 2-pack / $199 - Amazon 3-pack Product Specifications User Guide Includes: Free lifetime subscriptions to TP-LINK HomeCare Malicious Site Checker Infected Device Isolation SPI Firewall Parental Controls

eero Pro 6 Specifications: Brand: Amazon eero Model: Pro 6 tri-band WiFi: WiFi 6/Tri-band Antennas: 7 Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 1 LAN gigabit / 2 LAN gigabit per satelite WiFi Coverage: Large Homes Price: $399.99 - Amazon 2-pack / $599 - Amazon 3-pack Product Specifications User Guide Includes: Simple easy setup in minutes with eero app iOS or Android device is required for setup Secure package $2.99/month or $29.99/year Include content filtering Parental Controls Ad blocking

Linksys Velop Mesh Specifications: Brand: Linksys Model: Velop AX4000 Tri Band Mesh WiFi: WiFi 6/Tri-band Antennas: 8 Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 3 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0 per unit WiFi Coverage: Large Homes Price: $579.99- Amazon 2-pack Product Specifications User Guide Includes: Easy setup with Linksys app Parental Controls Separate guest access Linksys Seal

NETGEAR Nighthawk AX5400 Specifications: Brand: NETGEAR Model: Nighthawk Pro AX5400 WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band Antennas: 4 - Removeable Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0 WiFi Coverage: Large Homes Price: $299.99- Amazon Product Specifications User Guide Includes: Easy Setup with Nighthawk App NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls NETGEAR Armor

ASUS ROG Rapture AX11000 Specifications: Brand: ASUS Model: ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming Router WiFi: WiFi 6/Dual-band Antennas: 8 - Removeable Ports: 1 Gig WAN / 2.5 Gig LAN / 4 LAN gigabit / USB 3.0 WiFi Coverage: Large Homes Price: $349.99- Amazon Product Specifications User Guide Includes: AiProtection Pro by Trend Micro Easy Port forwarding Simultaneous Gaming and VPN ASUS AiMesh Compatible

Placement of your router

The placement of your router is very important. Your wireless signal will need to travel from your router to where you are in your home. Putting your router in a utility closet is probably not the best choice, if your utility closet is in your basement and you spend all day upstairs. You may want to reconsider a more central location for your router. Materials such as concrete, metal, brick and sheetrock - you know the stuff your walls are made from - can and will impact the strength of your wireless signal.

Router Issues

If you continue to have issues with your current router, it may be time to upgrade. If after talking with our support department and we have walked you through factory resetting your router and updating the firmware with no change to performance, then it may be time to get a new router. You can visit our Router and Wireless Troubleshooting guide to help you further.