Routers & hardware

The hardware often matters more than the provider

A better router or a correctly aimed antenna can improve a connection more than switching supplier. Here is what to look for across routers, mesh systems, antennas and travel kit.

Matte black router with external antennas on a light surface

Labs bench

How we plan to test hardware

When we begin formal hardware testing, each device will run in the same test environment and, where relevant, at a rural weak-signal site. We will measure throughput at fixed distances, thermal behaviour under sustained load, failover time and how much of the useful configuration is locked away.

Wi-Fi mesh

Example Wi-Fi Mesh System

Mesh systems can help extend coverage where a single router is not enough.

From £120

5G router

Example 5G Router

Look for external antenna ports if you live in a marginal-signal area.

From £150

Placeholder dataProduct names and prices are illustrative pending live inventory.