The main difference between models is the Wi-Fi generation: AC1200 and AC1900 class devices handle everyday browsing and video, while Wi-Fi 6 models — the Archer AX1500 or AX5400 — hold up better when dozens of devices are connected at home at once. The second thing worth checking is the type of LAN ports: Fast Ethernet caps the speed of a wired connection, Gigabit models impose no such ceiling. An Omada Gigabit VPN router suits an office, while the Mercusys AC12G covers a lighter load.
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The main difference between models is the Wi-Fi generation: AC1200 and AC1900 class devices handle everyday browsing and video, while Wi-Fi 6 models — the Archer AX1500 or AX5400 — hold up better when dozens of devices are connected at home at once. The second thing worth checking is the type of LAN ports: Fast Ethernet caps the speed of a wired connection, Gigabit models impose no such ceiling. An Omada Gigabit VPN router suits an office, while the Mercusys AC12G covers a lighter load.