Choosing the right WiFi router is crucial for ensuring seamless internet connectivity throughout your home. Here’s our guide to the best WiFi routers, helping you find the perfect match for your needs.
Why Your WiFi Router Choice Matters
Houses come in all shapes and sizes. Shouldn’t your WiFi too?
A Wi-Fi mesh network is a group of coordinated home router units that communicate wirelessly with each other to create a single Wi-Fi network that provides a blanket of connectivity. This allows you to have multiple sources of powerful Wi-Fi throughout your home, instead of just a single router.
Eero routers work seamlessly with the Sail Internet network, so you can set up your WiFi in minutes. Download the app, plug your Eero router into your modem, and find out where to best place your Eero devices for the ideal connection. A Sail Internet technician can set up your WiFi router for you during service installation.
Benefits of Choosing Sail Internet:
- Extensive Coverage: Our recommended routers ensure your entire home is covered, eliminating dead spots.
- Reliable Connection: Enjoy a stable and fast internet connection for all your activities, from streaming to gaming.
- Easy Setup: With Sail Internet, setting up your WiFi is a breeze. Our technicians can help you get started with minimal hassle.
- Seamless Integration: Our network works perfectly with top-rated routers like Eero, providing you with the best performance.
Flexible WiFi Solutions for Every Home
A perfect fit for every space. Build the network you need with a mesh system that’s flexible enough for any layout. Whether you have a tiny home or a four-story estate, Eero’s got you covered.
Why Choose Eero Mesh Systems?
- Versatility: Eero mesh systems adapt to any home layout, providing robust WiFi coverage in every room.
- Scalability: Easily expand your network by adding more Eero devices as needed.
- User-Friendly: Simple setup process and an intuitive app for easy management of your WiFi network.
Control Your Connected Home
All Eero 6 series devices feature a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, so you can connect compatible smart home devices on your network with Alexa. This integration allows you to manage your connected home effortlessly, making your daily routines more convenient and efficient.
Recommended Routers
As a Sail Internet customer, you’ll need a dual-band, Gbps-capable router with an Ethernet WAN port. Sail Internet can set up your WiFi router at the time of your service installation. While we recommend Eero 6 routers, you can use virtually any router with an Ethernet WAN port. The Eero 6, Google WiFi, and Google Nest routers are small, convenient, and powerful. They also can be linked together to form a mesh network.
Top Router Recommendations:
- Eero 6 Router: Small, powerful, and perfect for creating a mesh network.
- Google WiFi Router: Reliable and easy to set up, ideal for seamless connectivity.
- Google Nest Router: Combines power and convenience, ensuring strong WiFi signals throughout your home.
We suggest choosing a router that meets these criteria:
- Gigabit Compatible: Supports high-speed internet connections.
- 802.11ac or 802.11ax: For the latest WiFi standards.
- Dual-Band Support: Works with both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands.
- Mesh Capability: Optional, but beneficial for larger homes.
- Non-Combo Units: Avoid combination modem/routers like AT&T U-Verse or Comcast, as they are incompatible with the Sail Internet network.
But what is mesh, exactly?
A Wi-Fi mesh network is a group of coordinated home router units that communicate wirelessly with each other to create a single Wi-Fi network that provides a blanket of connectivity. This allows you to have multiple sources of powerful Wi-Fi throughout your home, instead of just a single router.
Since Wi-Fi is broadcast from each WiFi point (and not just a single router), a mesh-connected system provides better coverage over a wider space. The mesh system is flexible and scalable, so if you have a larger home, connect as many points as needed to get better Wi-Fi in every room.
Advantages of Mesh WiFi:
- Seamless Coverage: Eliminates dead spots and provides consistent Wi-Fi throughout your home.
- Scalability: Easily add more mesh units to expand your network as needed.
- Improved Performance: Each unit works together to deliver strong and reliable Wi-Fi signals.
Summary
Choosing the best WiFi router is essential for getting the most out of your Sail Internet connection. Both Google and Eero routers offer excellent performance, ease of use, and the ability to create a robust mesh network in your home.
- Google Routers: Reliable and easy to set up, ideal for users looking for a straightforward solution.
- Eero Routers: Known for their mesh capabilities, providing extensive coverage and seamless connectivity.
When selecting a router, consider the latest models to ensure you get the most up-to-date features and performance. Discuss your options with a Sail Internet technical sales team member to determine the best router setup for your specific needs and home layout. Contact us and experience the difference that an ideal router solution can provide.