These days, your wireless router is not just your lifeline to the internet, but also to your job. We've hand-tested the top routers so you can find the right fit to build a snappy home Wi-Fi network.

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Place centrally in the home for maximum reach. Elevate on tall furniture (signals radiate outward and downward). Keep your router out in the open where it can broadcast clearly (avoid drawers or ...