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Top FlashRouters By Maximum Speeds
WIRELESS NETWORKING STANDARD
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ad,ax
Standard created for manufacturers of wireless routers and networking devices
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Wireless-G (54 Mbps)
Wireless-B (11 Mbps)
Wireless-N max data transmission rate from 54Mbps to up to 900Mbps
Bandwidth wider to 40 Mhz
Increased security and improvement of stability and range
While these features may have been an upgrade from Wireless-G,
Wireless-N is now being phased out with a new successor.
New routers and wireless standards still support Wireless-N and older wireless standards.
Looking for a router that supports your Wireless-N devices? Check out one of our most popular options!
$149.99
Netgear Nighthawk R7000
Meet the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 FlashRouter, a networking centerpiece with more than enough power and style to future-proof your WiFi network to next-gen Wireless-AC standards. The latest of our Netgear Wireless-AC Routers (reminiscent of a tank suitable for Batman himself) prepares your network for all the latest devices while still offering full support for Wireless-G and Wireless-N legacy devices.
Medium Homes
6-9 Devices
Works With All ISPs & Supported VPNs
Compatible Worldwide
What is Wireless-AC?
Wireless-AC is the next iteration of the IEEE’s wireless standards. The 802.11ac standard greatly improves nearly every aspect of Wireless-N.
Wireless-AC has increasingly become more formalized and is essentially the minimum for every wireless-capable device. Some improvements include:
Increased maximum data transmission rates of up to 5300 Mbps
Wider bandwidth capabilities of 80 Mhz as well as an optional 160 Mhz channel
Additional 5 GHz frequency band for faster speeds and less wireless clutter
For the best Wireless-AC speeds, check out one of our most popular routers below:
$324.99
Linksys WRT3200ACM
The WRT3200ACM DD-WRT gets bonus points for featuring the fastest processor currently available in a FlashRouter. The 1.8 GHz Dual-Core ARM processor in the WRT3200ACM is also one of the first FlashRouters to use a Marvell chipset. If you are looking for a top shelf router for gaming, streaming, video calls, or max speed VPN use, look no further.
Large Homes
10+ Devices
Works With All ISPs & Supported VPNs
Plug n Play Setup Available
What is Wireless-AD?
Wireless-AD is among the newest wireless standards to hit the consumer market. As with any new wireless standard, nearly every aspect has been improved and upgraded. Some of these upgrades include:
Increased maximum data transmission rates of up to 7200 Mbps
Additional 60 GHz frequency band
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However, Wireless-AD is not backward compatible. Simply put, there are few very Wireless-AD compatible devices that support the new 60 GHz frequency band.
Currently, that makes Wireless-AD a great future-proofing feature on the routers that support it. When Wireless-AD becomes adopted as the standard, you will be ready. Take a look at our most popular Wireless-AD router below.
$274.99
Netgear Nighthawk R9000 X10 AD7200
The FlashRouter Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10 with DD-WRT is the beefed-up brother of our all-time customer favorite - the Netgear Nighthawk with DD-WRT. Netgear's premium Nighthawk line offers the best of both worlds with increased wired connectivity and future-proofing wireless AD7200 networking performance.
Large Homes
10+ Devices
Works With All ISPs & Supported VPNs
* Needs International Power Adapter
Compatible Worldwide
What is Wireless-AX?
Unveiled at CES 2018, Wireless-AX is the next step in wireless standards. Wireless-AX will be able to deliver as much as five times as much bandwidth as Wireless-AC.
Current routers are equipped with 4×4 MU-MIMO (multi-user, multiple-input, and multiple-output). Wireless-AX routers will come standard with 8×8 MU-MIMO on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Essentially, Wireless-AX will support eight data streams up and down your network, doubling the previous standard.
Other upgrades from previous standards include: increased efficiency, reliability, and better coverage in large areas.
While these specs sure do look enticing, you may have to wait a few years before Wireless-AX routers hit the market.
Why Should You Upgrade To Wireless-AC?
Hanging onto an older Wireless-G or Wireless-N router means you are sacrificing overall speed and security while actually hindering the wireless capabilities for newer devices.
Using a Wireless-G or Wireless-N router with your iPad may feel like trying to catching a fish with a stick. It may eventually work, but it certainly not the most efficient way to get the job done. This is not an iPhone 6S to iPhone 7 type upgrade where you have a little bit sleeker device and a few new features to play with. When a wireless standard is jumped, you are talking MAJOR wireless connectivity improvements.
Want to see the differences between Wireless AC, Wireless-N, and Wireless-G? Well, here’s a quick breakdown for you.
WIRELESS G
Max Throughput (Speeds):54 Mbps
Max Wireless Range (Radius):75 Ft
Wireless Channel Widths:20Mhz
Wireless Bands:2.4 Ghz
Single Band
WIRELESS N
Max Throughput (Speeds):900 Mbps
Max Wireless Range (Radius):200 Ft
Wireless Channel Widths:20/40 Mhz
Wireless Bands:2.4 Ghz / 5Ghz
Dual Band
WIRELESS AC
Max Throughput (Speeds) : 5300 Mbps
Max Wireless Range (Radius) : 500 Ft
Wireless Channel Widths : 20/40/80/160 Mhz
Wireless Bands : 2.4 Ghz / 5 Ghz (x2)
Tri-Band
WIRELESS AD
Max Throughput (Speeds) : 7200 Mbps
Max Wireless Range (Radius) : 500 Ft
Wireless Channel Widths : 5/10/20 Mhz
Wireless Bands : 2.4 Ghz / 5 Ghz (x2) / 60 Ghz
Quad-Stream
WIRELESS AX
Max Throughput (Speeds) : 10,000 Mbps
Max Wireless Range (Radius) : 500+ Ft
Wireless Channel Widths : 20/40/80/160 Mhz
Wireless Bands : 2.4 Ghz / 5 Ghz (x2)
Tri-Band
Of course, these ranges are maximum distances in optimal conditions.
Most of us don’t live in a world where there is no other wireless interference.
Even if you don’t see any other wireless signals in your range,
there is still a laundry list of devices that can cost you range,
such as cordless phones, baby monitors and even microwaves.
While Wireless-AD is the latest iteration of the standard,
getting a premium Wireless-AC router is the best way to ensure compatibility with the best performance.
LIST OF POPULAR WIRELESS-AC ROUTERS
AND THEIR MANUFACTURER SPEED MAXIMUMS:
Top FlashRouters By Maximum Speeds
Wireless-AC 1750 Mbps
Netgear R6400 AC1750 DD-WRT
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a wireless network centerpiece with more than enough power and
style to future-proof your WiFi network to Wireless-AC standards.
Small to Medium Homes
4-7 Devices
DD-WRT Upgraded
Wireless-AC 1900 Mbps
NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK R7000
Meet the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 FlashRouter, a networking centerpiece with more than enough power and style to future-proof your WiFi network to next-gen Wireless-AC standards. The latest of our Netgear Wireless-AC Routers (reminiscent of a tank suitable for Batman himself) prepares your network for all the latest devices while still offering full support for Wireless-G and Wireless-N legacy devices.
Medium Homes
6-9 Devices
Wireless-AC 2600 Mbps
NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK R7800
FlashRouter Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4S DD-WRT is the beefed-up brother of our all-time customer favorite:
the R7000 Nighthawk. Netgear's premium Nighthawk line offers the best of both worlds with increased wired connectivity and future-proofing wireless AC2600 networking performance.
Upgrading from 3 to 4 powerful external antennas and ramping up to
1.7 GHz Dual Core Processor (70% more powerful) to handle the increasing needs of every day web activities.
Medium To Large Homes
10+ Devices
Works With All ISPs & Supported VPNs
Compatible Worldwide
Wireless-AC 3200 Mbps
$159.99
LINKSYS WRT32X AC3200
Introduced in 2002, the classic Linksys WRT54G served the role as the first Open Source DD-WRT router. Now, in this age of remakes and reboots, Linksys has brought the WRT series back from the techno-graveyard, bigger and badder than ever. That clunky blue and black box with two antennas prodding out of the back has been improved with a sleek starship design, complete with four external antennas.
Medium to Large Homes
6-8 Devices
Works With All ISPs & Supported VPNs
Compatible Worldwide
$324.99
Linksys WRT3200ACM
The WRT3200ACM DD-WRT gets bonus points for featuring the fastest processor currently available in a FlashRouter. The 1.8 GHz Dual-Core ARM processor in the WRT3200ACM is also one of the first FlashRouters to use a Marvell chipset. If you are looking for a top shelf router for gaming, streaming, video calls, or max speed VPN use, look no further.
Large Homes
10+ Devices
Works With All ISPs & Supported VPNs
Plug n Play Setup Available
Wireless-AC 5300 Mbps
Best Range Router of 2018
$359.99
Asus RT-AC5300
The Asus RT-AC5300 not only looks like a robotic Alien "facehugger", it performs like one too. Featuring a best-in-class 1.4 GHz processor alongside 8 (yes, eight!!) external antennas, the AC5300 is the ultimate, top-tier (or should we say "God Tier") router for lag-free gaming and high quality 4K streaming. With cross-platform compatibility and game acceleration, the AC5300 is a must for any gamer looking to seriously "rekt" it up.
Large Homes
10+ Devices
Works With All ISPs & Supported VPNs
Plug n Play Setup Available
Wireless-AD 7200 Mbps
Most Powerful DD-WRT Router of 2018
$274.99
Netgear Nighthawk R9000 X10 AD7200
The FlashRouter Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10 with DD-WRT is the beefed-up brother of our all-time customer favorite - the Netgear Nighthawk with DD-WRT. Netgear's premium Nighthawk line offers the best of both worlds with increased wired connectivity and future-proofing wireless AD7200 networking performance.
Large Homes
10+ Devices
Works With All ISPs & Supported VPNs
* Needs International Power Adapter
Compatible Worldwide
If you are looking to get “faster wifi,” these are the devices you want to buy.
Upgrading these router’s firmware to the powerful DD-WRT firmware platform on all of these routers, as FlashRouters does, allows you more control over the signal while improving signal strength and stability. Many of these routers have excellent hardware but the manufacturer’s firmware actually hinders their abilities.
Buying one of these routers with a DD-WRT upgrade can make a world of difference in their overall performance and create a new bedrock for your networking gateway.
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