At $180 (and possibly cheaper now that it’s a few years old), the AC68U is one of the most affordable premium routers on the market. If you read last year’s post, you’ll notice we have a bit of a soft spot for this router. So, without further ado, here are our picks for the best small business routers in 2016: Asus RT-AC68U – Affordable Reliability This is different from legacy N routers, where the signal is emitted equally in all directions.For the sake of staying technologically relevant for the at least the next year, we will focus primarily on AC routers. Beamforming is a smart signal that allows the router to increase the signal strength in the direction of connected devices. 802.11ac is 6 years newer than 802.11n, and can typically produce speeds up to 3 times faster than its predecessor.AC also has the latest in signal technology, called ‘Beamforming’. The basic difference between the two is their speed capabilities. When searching for the right router, there are two types of WiFi technology you should be considering – 802.11 n and 802.11 ac.
First, let’s brush up on the latest technology to better understand what everything means.
With that being said, it’s time to update last year’s post on the best small business routers. Small business owners are constantly looking for ways to give the best experience possible for their customers, and in the digital age providing customers with reliable WiFi is a small but effective gesture.