5 Routers We Recommend

When signing up for unWired, you will need a router to deliver your Internet connection into your home. You can either buy your own router or purchase a managed router for a small monthly fee from unWired. If purchasing your own router, you can find them on Amazon or at an electronics store like Best Buy. Any router without a modem will work with our network. Here are some of the routers that we recommend:

ASUS AC1900 / Netgear Nighthawk AC1900

On the lower end of the price range, these routers are recommended for mid-size homes, as they can cover homes up to 3000 sq. ft. They are also perfect for gaming and streaming. These routers range from $150 – $200.

ASUS AC3100 / Netgear Nighthawk X6 AC3000

Perfect for larger homes, these routers will cover around 3000 – 5000 sq. ft. They are slightly better for gaming and streaming, but the real improvement is on the Wi-Fi range. These routers range in price from $200- $250.

unWired Managed Router

If you want to avoid setting up your own router or paying for replacement routers, you can lease an unWired managed router. For $9.99/month, we will set up your router and pay for any maintenance, as well as take care of changing the passwords and adding port forwarding for different devices. You can cancel your managed router service at any time.

At unWired, we have done extensive router testing with a variety of brands and the brands that we do not recommend are D-Link, Belkin, TP-Link, and almost all routers under the $75 mark. However, if you happen to have one of these routers, don’t worry! They are not necessarily bad routers; they may just burn out sooner than the other major brands.

If you are buying your own router, we suggest that you also purchase a warranty for your router. Many routers tend to only last about 2-3 years and most warranties sold are 3 years or longer.