How important is it to have a good router? In a word, very! If you’ve been experiencing long amounts of lag time, choppy streaming, and/or dropped calls, then you may want to upgrade to a new, wireless router. Your frustration can end now!
There are a myriad benefits to investing in a quality router. The team at Tech Shack has put together a list for you to consider. Take a look!
Faster Speed
First and foremost, who doesn’t want a fast router? It’s important to know that speeds vary among single, dual, and tri-band WiFi routers. Further, the overall efficiency of your router depends on the number of bands it has.
The speed of transferring data is measured in megabits per second (Mbps). For example, a tri-band router provides the quickest speeds, with up to 2166 Mbps on each band, while a single-band optimal speed can reach up to 750 Mbps. Depending on your specific needs and how many devices are being used, it’s recommended you choose the fastest speeds, offered with a tri-band WiFi router.
Stronger Control
If you’d like to have more control and customization, then consider installing a whole home Mesh WiFi system. Unfortunately, when using an ISP-provided router, many experience inadequate WiFi areas throughout their home. Yet, with a simple upgrade to your WIF router, you can put WiFi nodes wherever you need to for stronger coverage.
Further Range
Did you know that basic, traditional routers deploy single-user technology, connecting WiFi to only one device at a time, resulting in slower speed and reliability? A router that utilizes multi-user technology delivers WiFi to multiple devices at the same time and the same speed.
Enhanced Firmware
When is the last time you updated your firmware? Firmware updates to your WiFi router can improve functionality, as well as fix bugs you’ve been experiencing. If your current ISP-provided router doesn’t have this capability, or you frequently have to call a tech to fix bugs in your system, it may be time to think about changing routers.
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