A solid router option for homes up to 2,500 square feet: TP-Link AX3000
According to your answers, the TP-Link AX3000 Smart Wi-Fi Router is the ideal router for your home. It’s handles dozens of devices, is Wi-Fi 6 enabled and comes with advanced security features right out of the box.
Wi-Fi 6 technology offers up to three times faster speeds, four times higher capacity and 75% lower latency compared to Wi-Fi. Tap or click here to learn more about Wi-Fi 6 routers. Along with an Intel dual-core CPU, you can expect smooth, buffer-free streaming and gaming.
The AX3000 is built to deliver a strong connection across up to 2,500 square feet and can handle up to 40 devices at once. Stream 4K videos, play online games and video chat across multiple gadgets with minimal lag.
Here’s a cool bonus: TP-Link’s Target Wake Time feature communicates with your devices to optimize how frequently to transfer data, increasing device sleep time and battery life. That means you get more time with your gadgets between charges — with no work on your end.
It’s simple to set up user profiles and parental controls. You can block certain websites and allow each profile a certain amount of internet time, important if you have little ones at home. You can even access reports on which sites each person visits and how much time they spend online.
| Range | 2,500 square feet |
| Type | Router |
| Bands | Dual-band |
| Devices | 40 |
| Bandwidth | 1 Gbps |
| Controls | App – Alexa, iOS, Android |
| Connections | 4 + USB |
“I set up this router 2 months ago and have not had to touch it since,” one reviewer said. “Setting up the network names and passwords was intuitive and easy. I have quite a few devices I’ve added to the networks … No connection issues so far. I feel this was a good value for the money!”
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