Plus, it doesn’t skimp on features, including guest networking on 2.4GHz and 5GHz schedule-based parental controls for websites and applications quality-of-service rules (QoS) a built-in traffic analyzing tool for games and apps and an OpenVPN server so you can safely connect to your home network from outside.

It also prompts you to download the latest version of the router’s firmware, which is an important security feature. The RT-AX86U takes up less shelf space with its vertical design, and its browser-based configuration portal makes it easy to set up. Specifically, it was an exceptional router for larger homes packed with devices, and even better if you have an internet plan above 200Mbps. With some of the best speeds at the longest range on our hardest tests, it also handled multiple devices better than any other router we tested and includes advanced features like 2.5Gbps Ethernet, link aggregation, guest networks, Wi-Fi scheduling and an OpenVPN server. The Asus RT-AX86U offers incredible performance in a relatively smaller footprint at a reasonable price. Your CNN account Log in to your CNN account

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