Asus ZenWiFi AX6600: was $180 now $140 at Amazon This is our top choice Wi-Fi router overall, so I was glad to see this one has got a discount. In our review, we found it delivered top-line ...

A router will have LAN and WAN ports where you can plug in the cable from the modem or connect other devices. It typically has lights on it to let you know when the Wi-Fi is connected.