Presence of high speed internet connection represents a very important part of the infrastructure in any place, whether it is a commercial place or even homes and offices. The importance of the internet connection gives a special importance to the router devices as well. The special attention to the router devices gives a special importance to the knowledge about different types of routers so what are the best types of Wi-Fi routers and how they affect the internet speed, that's what we are going to know.
What are the types of Wi-Fi routers? What is the best type of Wi-Fi router?
First of all, we need to know the definition of the router. Router devices are known as the device responsible for sending and reception of data bundles between local networks and the internet network. In another word, a router is used to connect different networks to the internet.
So what are the types of Wi-Fi routers? There are a lot of types of Wi-Fi routers that offer internet services, and routers can be classified into different types according to their features but we will give you routers classification according to the internet speed supported by them.
- Wi-Fi 4 ( 802.11n) router, The use of this type of routers is not common nowadays as it only works on frequency 2.4, and it supports low speeds that reach up to Only 600Mbps.
- Wi-Fi 5 ( 802.11 ac) router: This is a type of the dual frequency router as it works on 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency. This router is the most commonly used router in homes and it can support internet speeds up to 3 GB.
- Wi-Fi 6E ( 802.11 ax) router: This is one of the dual frequency routers, and it supports high speed internet connection that reaches up to 10 GB.
- Wi-Fi 6E router: It is a type of modern routers that supports triple frequency. It can support 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz frequencies.
- Mesh Network Router: This router system depends on the presence of multiple units distributed in various places. It is suitable for large places that suffer from poor coverage.
- Mobile router: This type of routers depends on the presence of a SIM card inside it. It can provide internet connection in different places, as it allows the Internet to be available in various places. This router can support multiple speeds depending on the generation to which it belongs. The third generation mobile router supports speeds of up to 42 Mbps, while the fifth generation router supports high speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
Types of routers can support different speeds according to the features and choosing the best between these routers depends on the required speed and price, as increasing the generation of the Wi-Fi router can raise its price.
How does the type of Wi-Fi affect internet speed?
The type of Wi-Fi router can affect the internet speed according to its present features. So what are the router’s features that can affect the internet speed generated by this router? That's what we are going to know in this paragraph.
- The generation supported by the router is the first point of the router’s features that affects its speed, as the older generation of the routers as Wi-Fi 4 can support low internet speeds, but recent generations like Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6E can support higher speeds to up to 10 Gbps.
- The frequency supported by the router can greatly affect the speed of the router, as a router that supports the 2.4 GHz frequency can not support high speeds, despite its wide coverage, while a router that supports 5 GHz frequency can support higher speeds with a lower coverage, while modern routers can support 6 GHz frequency, which increases the router's ability to support higher speeds, but in a lower coverage.
- Supporting MU-MIMO technique, this technique means Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output, and it can help routers improve speed of their internet connection, especially in case of using many devices.
- The router’s processor power can affect internet speed, as routers that contain strong processors can support higher speeds. Modern type routers have strong processors that support higher speeds.
- The router's internal memory. Increasing the router's internal memory allows it to increase its Internet speed.
- The number of antennas available in the router. Increasing the antennas in the router helps increase the speeds supported by the router.
Routers can be classified into different types according to their supported speeds, that are generated by their specifications and features. Specifications and features of the routers can affect speeds they can support, generation of the router can support this speed as well, so you can choose your most suitable router based on its features.