Five routers with a standalone torrent client

The D-Link DIR-853 dual-band router belongs to the AC1300 network equipment class. The model has acquired a gigabit WAN connector for cable connection to the Internet, a USB 3.2 gen 1 port for 3G/LTE modems and support for MU-MIMO technology. But let's talk about everything in order.

The router distributes the Internet in two bands: 2.4 GHz with a bandwidth of up to 450 Mbps and 5 GHz with a speed of up to 867 Mbps. Also at the user's disposal are four gigabit LAN ports. MU-MIMO 2x2 technology allows you to simultaneously transmit multiple data streams to different client devices. The mechanism uses Beamforming beamforming technology.

The D-Link DIR-853 hardware platform is based on a MediaTek MT7621A dual-core processor, which works in conjunction with a high-performance Wi-Fi module and four external antennas. As a result, the router is able to provide stable coverage in an apartment housing stock of 2-3 rooms, a small country house or a small office. The router is configured via a web interface from a browser. The configuration process itself requires minimal knowledge of networks - in advanced mode, many users may have difficulty setting the fine parameters of the router.

The model is equipped with a built-in firewall, correctly handles VPN traffic and handles IPTV streaming. The router also has a standalone torrent client - the USB port mentioned above can be used to connect external storage media to which you can write files from trackers. Finally, the MediaTek MT7621A supports configuration and control via the D-Link Assistant mobile app.

By no means everywhere there is an opportunity to bring a gigabit Internet connection to an apartment or house. If the provider offers rates up to 100 Mbps, the Keenetic Carrier KN-1711 model will be the best router option for such conditions.

The wireless router from Keenetic is aimed at use in apartment housing stock, a small country house or a small office. The model has acquired support for fast data transmission "over the air" with MU-MIMO technology in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. In the first option, you should count on a bandwidth of up to 300 Mbps, in the second - up to 867 Mbps, which is quite enough for undemanding home scenarios for using a router.

In terms of functionality, Keenetic Carrier KN-1711 turned out to be an advanced wireless router with an abundance of flexible settings. Also , the router provided a stand-alone torrent client Transmission, and for downloading files directly to external media, the design of the model has a USB 2.0 standard port. An intuitive web interface or mobile application can be used to configure and manage the operation of the router.

Of the pleasant bonuses, the model notes support for Beamforming technology, which allows you to form a directed beam of a wireless signal towards client devices. The declared routing speed of VPN traffic for the model reaches 95 Mbps. At the same time, the router has the functions of parental control and protection against cyber threats, as well as other flexible tools for setting up network connections that are typical for devices under the Keenetic brand.

An inexpensive entry ticket to the Wi-Fi 6 arena is the Asus RT-AX1800U router. This is a model with good functionality and speed formula AX1800.

The wireless router is suitable for deploying high-speed home or small office networks with a large number of client devices. To ensure a stable connection of many network gadgets, the model supports MU-MIMO multi-channel transmission and OFDMA orthogonal frequency multiplexing. The router provides high data transfer speed, minimal latency for gaming and streaming, watching 4K video, fast cloud services and downloading files using a standalone torrent client.

The connection of the router to the cable network of the Internet provider is implemented through a gigabit WAN port. Also in the arsenal of the model there is a trio of LAN ports of the Gigabit Ethernet standard. Thanks to the presence of multi-channel dual-band radio modules , the Asus RT-AX1800U boasts a theoretical throughput of up to 574 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 1201 Mbps in the 5 GHz carrier frequency.

To cover areas of a large "quadrature" , the model provides support for the MESH mode. As a bonus, router owners receive the AiProtection Classic cybersecurity system, which offers Security Assessment for security settings, blocking access to resources with malicious content, and isolating infected devices on the local network. The router lacks only more nimble responsiveness. However, this moment is solved by updating the firmware version - with each new patch, the performance of the model improves.

In the strong medium segment of wireless routers, the Keenetic Hero KN-1011-01EN model definitely deserves close attention. This is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router.

The device is made in a stylish minimalist design with the possibility of horizontal installation on flat surfaces and wall mounting. The key to the high productivity of the router is four external fixed Wi-Fi antennas: two for the 2.4 GHz band and two more for the 5 GHz frequency. At the first carrier frequency, you can squeeze out a bandwidth of up to 574 Mbps from the router, and at 5 GHz, the router develops a data exchange rate of up to 1201 Mbps.

The model was equipped with one gigabit WAN for cable connection to the Internet using twisted pair and a Combo RJ45 / SFP connector with Gigabit Ethernet support, which can be used for fiber optic connection. Keenetic Hero KN-1011-01EN is armed with a MediaTek MT7621A dual-core processor with a clock frequency of 880 MHz, has 512 MB of RAM and 128 MB of flash memory. Additional modes of operation of the router are represented by MESH support and a standalone client for downloading Transmission files.

For multi-stream data transmission, the models provided support for MU-MIMO and Beamforming technologies. In addition, the router was equipped with a USB port. For dessert, advanced firmware features are prepared - Keenetic wireless routers today are rightfully one of the most multifunctional in the home Wi-Fi equipment segment.

Asus' portfolio includes the remarkable Asus RT-AX86U gaming router with support for high-speed Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5G Ethernet. And if you don't want to overpay for it, you can look at a simplified modification of this wireless router with the RT-AX86S index.

The model has undergone simplifications only according to several criteria, which was done in order to make the router accessible to the widest possible audience. So, in the modification "S" there is no 2.5G Ethernet port, instead of which a gigabit connection to the Internet is offered, and a less efficient processor is installed. The wireless router still captivates with ultra-high throughput in both frequency bands and ultra-low latency in gaming mode. Specially for mobile gamers, the model provides Mobile Game Mode.

The router fully supports the functions of two incoming cable connections Dual WAN and Link Aggregation to combine multiple ports into one logical one. The theoretical bandwidth is up to 861 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band and up to 4804 Mbps in the 5 GHz carrier frequency. It is expected to achieve figures of this order when using client devices that support 4x4 MIMO mode, 160 MHz wide channels and OFDMA modulation.

A large area of high-quality Wi-Fi coverage is created by a set of three external antennas and one internal, as well as Beamforming virtual beam technology. A separate line pleases the USB 3.2 gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports. They are quite enough to use the Asus RT-AX86S as a kind of NAS. The router has many available configurations and impressive features that enhance productivity. In addition, the device is always ready to work in seamless networks built on the basis of Asus AiMesh technology.