Wireless Routers - Showing 529 - 552 of 1883 Products
Ubiquiti UACC-LRE Long Range Ethernet Repeater, Indoor/Outdoor, 2 GbE RJ45 Ports, ...
- Model #: UACC-LRE
- Item #: 9SIV1W6KHV1771
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AC1200 WiFi Router (Archer A5) - Dual Band Wireless Internet Router, 4 x 10/100 Mbps Fast ...
- Wireless Data Rates: AC1200 / Up to 1.2Gbps
- WiFi Generation: Wi-Fi 5
- Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11ac / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11n
- Model #: ID-YUI39
- Item #: 9SIV36AKE30820
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HPE Aruba AP-535 (US) - Campus Central Managed - wireless access point - ZigBee, ...
- Model #: JZ337ACM
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37106
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Ruckus 901-T301-US51 ZoneFlex T301 802.11ac Narrow Beam Wireless Access Point
- Model #: 901-T301-US51 .
- Item #: 9SIV1W6H4E5142
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Ubiquiti Camo Skin
- Model #: NHD-COVER-CAMO-3
- Item #: 9SIV1W6KHV1763
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HPE Aruba AP-585 (US) Unified - wireless access point - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6
- Model #: R7T04A
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37075
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Juniper MPC7E-MRATE-RTU
- Model #: Juniper
- Item #: 9SIVGXPKG43322
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HPE Aruba AP-535 (RW) TAA - Campus - wireless access point - ZigBee, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6 - TAA ...
- Model #: JZ346A
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37081
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Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless AP310I - wireless access point - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6
- Model #: AP310I-FCC
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37002
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Cradlepoint TC05-0920-C7A-NN
- Model #: TC05-0920-C7A-NN
- Item #: 9SIV1W6KHV1309
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HDMI Extender Over Cat5e/6a/7 up to 1080P@60Hz 164ft/50m with IR Remote Control, FHD ...
- Model #: DE-RFVHS236
- Item #: 9SIV36AKE30635
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Extreme Networks ExtremeMobility AP505i Indoor Access Point - wireless access point - ...
- Model #: AP505I-FCC
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37046
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Juniper MX10003-LC2103
- Model #: 42018339029198
- Item #: 9SIV1W6KHV3709
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Juniper Networks AP33-US Mist 2-Port 2.4GHz 4x4:4 Wireless Access Point (NOB)
- Model #: AP33-US
- Item #: 9SIVH73KPM6570
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Extreme Networks ExtremeMobility AP560 Series AP560i-FCC - wireless access point - ...
- Model #: AP560I-FCC
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37048
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Juniper MX960-PREM2-AC
- Model #: 42018347942094
- Item #: 9SIVH73KPM7047
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D-Link Amplifi HD Media Router 1000 (DIR-657) Wireless N300, HD Fuel QoS, USB SharePort, ...
- Wireless Data Rates: N300 / Up to 300Mbps
- WAN Ports: 1 x 10/100/1000M
- Interface: USB 2.0
- WiFi Generation: Wi-Fi 4
- Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11n
- Security: WPA, WPA2, WPS
- WPA: WPA2
- LAN Ports: 4 x 10/100/1000M
- Model #: DIR-657
- Item #: 9SIV36AKE33475
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Extreme Networks AP305C Indoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
- Model #: AP305C-FCC-CHIPOTLEPRE
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37137
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Extreme Networks ExtremeMobility AP510i Indoor Access Point - wireless access point - Wi-Fi 6
- Model #: AP510I-1-FCC
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37039
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HPE Aruba AP-587 (US) Unified - wireless access point - Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6
- Model #: R7T09A
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37087
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Cisco C1111-8PWB Wi-Fi 5 IEEE 802.11ac Ethernet Wireless Router
- Model #: 889728058742
- Item #: 9SIV1W6KHV1507
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Cradlepoint TCA5-0920-C7A-NN
- Model #: TCA5-0920-C7A-NN
- Item #: 9SIV1W6KHV1294
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TP-Link Deco Powerline Mesh WiFi 6 System (Deco PX50), Covers up to 6,500 sq.ft, Replaces ...
- Model #: BEDeco PX50
- Item #: 9SIV36AKE52856
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Extreme Networks ExtremeCloud IQ AP302W - wireless access point - Bluetooth, ZigBee, ...
- Model #: AP302W-FCC
- Item #: 9SIV1JDJT37003
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Key Wireless Router Technologies
Introduction
Wireless router technology is constantly improving, with new models being quicker, more feature-packed, and having longer ranges than their predecessors. The wireless router is also becoming more essential, as Wi-Fi™ mobile devices such as tablets and cell phones are increasingly used in offices. If you are shopping for a new wireless router for your business network, the guidance below will help you understand the tech and specifications commonly associated with them.
Data Rates
Ever notice that wireless routers usually have a rated megabit per second (Mbps) or gigabit per second (Gbps) speed? For instance, you will commonly see 150 Mbps, 300 Mbps, or 1.9 Gbps on router packaging and product descriptions. Those numbers are maximum theoretical data transfer rates, which can serve as indicators for performance.
However, real-world speeds can vary, as interference and distance can negatively affect performance. A wireless router’s data rate only applies to wireless communication within its network, and a faster router does not necessarily mean faster data transfers from external networks.
Security
One method of protecting your network aside from a hardware-based firewall is to utilize a wireless router’s built-in security features. Below, NeweggBusiness outlines several common security technologies.
- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) – An older standard that is less secure than newer technologies such as Wi-Fi Protected Access. Despite its age however, it is still supported by some routers. To connect to a WEP network, users need to input a hexadecimal encryption key.
- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) – WPA superseded WEP security as the former offers better protection. Unlike WEP, users input a password rather than a hexadecimal key to access the wireless network. However, it has since been superseded by WPA2.
- Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) – Features stronger encryption than WPA and is supported by many modern wireless routers.
Single Band vs. Dual Band
A wireless router’s band is the frequency that it uses to communicate with wireless devices and has an impact on network performance. The more crowded a wireless band is, the more interference the devices on that band will experience.
The two commonly used bands for wireless routers are 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. The advantage of a dual band wireless router is that it can broadcast on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Standards
There are several wireless standards that are commonly used, some of which are listed below.
Standard | Band | Maximum Speed |
|---|---|---|
802.11ac | 5 GHz | 6933.6 Mbps |
802.11n | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz | 600 Mbps |
802.11g | 2.4 GHz | 54 Mbps |
802.11b | 2.4 GHz | 11 Mbps |
