Good internet access is important for a lot of people these days. However, it’s not enough for most people simply to have a fast cable service or a great modem. If you want to get the most out of your internet, you need an awesome router.

In these mini guide we discuss the best Wi-Fi –routers that are popular for small office use and home use, Further we discuss the network expansion tool such as network repeaters, extenders to help spread the internet within your home  or your Work area.

The following list of routers are suitable for home internet access, Internet TV Streaming, Video Calling

Best low budget routers for home use;

Work, play, entertainment… you name it, having good Wi-Fi is crucial to help you stay connected no matter day or night. Like any other tech devices, there are budget and high-end routers. But the list below contains routers for home that support both wireless and wired Internet connections for your home

1. TP-Link TL-MR3420 3G/4G Wireless N Router

1. TP-Link TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router
2. TL-WR841HP 300Mbps High Power Wireless N Router
3. Tenda F6 Wireless and Wi-Fi Router 300
4. Tenda F3 300Mbps wireless router
5. Mikrotik hAP mini RB931-2nD Access Point /Router
6. Mikrotik Router BOARD hAP lite (RB941-2nD-TC)
7. TP-Link TL-WR940N 450Mbps Wireless N Router

Top popular Small Business Routers for business and offices

Most Small businesses in Kenya have unique needs when it comes to staying connected to the internet or simple office networking, whether you run a small business from home or recently moved into a new office building, it’s important to assess your needs and choose a router that delivers a fast and reliable connection while protecting your data.

Here is what you need to know about the best routers for small businesses, the features that set them apart from other products, and the reasons why they could be a good match for your office

1. TP-Link TL-WR941HP 450Mbps High-Power Wireless Router

1. Mikrotik Router Board RB951Ui-2nD hAP , 
2. Mikrotik Router BOARD RB951Ui-2Hnd,
3. Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD Indoor Gigabit Wireless Router ,
4. Archer C2  AC750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
5. TP-link Archer C5 White Dual Band Gigabit AC1200 1200Mbps Wireless Wi-Fi  Speed Router with 4 Antennas
6. TP-LINK Wi-Fi Router AC1750 Archer C7 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit, Router-AC1750
7. Tenda AC1900 Smart Dual Band Wi-Fi Router

Network Expansion options to help you extend your network and internet

In your home or offices

A signal booster, also known as a Wi-Fi repeater, makes it possible to amplify the signal your router produces. For example, if the Routers you use to connect your network to your ISP is in your garage or in an outlying office in your business, you can place a signal booster in the center of your location, which will repeat the same level of signal it receives to the other areas of your location. This can as much as double your router’s coverage area.

Top 5 Wi-Fi Repeaters for Home and Offices

1. Xiomi Mi Wi-Fi Range Extender Pro  suitable for Home
2. TPlink AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender RE450 – Powerful suitable for home and Office
3. Universal Range Extenders
4. TP-Link N300 WiFi Extender(TL-WA855RE)-WiFi Range Extender, up to 300Mbps speed, Wireless Signal Booster and Access Point, Single Band 2.4Ghz
5. TP-Link AC750 Wifi Range Extender | Up to 750Mbps | Dual Band WiFi Extender, Repeater, Wifi Signal Booster, Access Point| Easy Set-Up | Extends Wifi to Smart Home & Alexa Devices (RE200)
6. TP-Link AV600 Powerline WiFi Extender – Powerline Adapter with WiFi, WiFi Booster, Plug & Play, Power Saving, Ethernet over Power, Expand both Wired and WiFi Connections (TL-WPA4220 KIT)