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The Best Computer Routers under $50

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TP-Link

TL-WR902AC AC750 Wireless Portable Nano Travel Router

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From $36.95

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Archer A6 AC1200

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From $49.99

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RAVPower

FileHub Travel Router

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ASUS RT-N12 D1

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Features

  • Powerful Online Multi-tasking, throughput up to 300Mbps.
  • 4 SSIDs help manage bandwidth allocation and access control.
  • Operating Frequency: 2. 4 GHz.
  • Two detachable 5dBi antennas for more powerful and wider coverage.
  • Multiple 3-in-1 Router/Access Point /Range Extender wireless modes.

Pros

  • ⊕ Very affordable.
  • ⊕ PPTP VPN support.
  • ⊕ Multiple wireless SSIDs.
  • ⊕ Can set up multiple SSIDs.
  • ⊕ Multiple wireless accounts.

Cons

  • ⊖ No 5GHz.
  • ⊖ Limited range.
  • ⊖ No 5GHz support.

RAVPower FileHub Travel Router

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Features

  • [One Key Backup] Upload your SD card-stored photos or video to your hard disk or flash drive easily with 12-18 MB/s on Data Transfer Speed without computer. (Must hold the power button for 5s until wifi LED light on to turn on filehub).
  • [AC750 Wireless Travel Router]]Portable Wifi Touter for Travel, Upgraded with 300Mbps Wi-Fi speed on 2.4GHz band and up to 433 Mbps on 5GHz. Instantly convert a wired network to private and share Internet access with multiple Wi-Fi devices via AP Mode/Router Mode/Bridge(Not Support VPN )Note:We have updated micro B Port to USB-C Port in order to charge the filehub better.
  • [Wireless Free Up Your Devices' Storage] Automatically back up your latest photos and videos to attached SD Card or HDD directly through our RAVPower FileHub via in-app camera. (Please make sure you have connect the wifi of RP-WD009 in 10 metres).
  • [Media Share & Personal Cloud] Seamlessly share with your families, friends and stream your videos, photos, and music on your connected smartphones, tablets, TVs, media players, Chromecast, Roku, and other DLNA devices, via App or Web.(5 device allowed).
  • [Wireless Data Transfer and Backup Anywhere] Connect SD cards, portable hard drive, SSD wirelessly to your devices (Phone, iPad, iPad Pro, Tablet, Laptop) for not only stream music, photos, videos, browse documents but also transfer files mutually between SD Card, SSD/HDD and your device.(Must hold the power button for 5s until wifi LED light on to turn on filehub).

Pros

  • ⊕ 8GHz band.
  • ⊕ Ethernet port.
  • ⊕ Dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • ⊕ Dual-Band Wi-Fi.
  • ⊕ Built-in SD card slot.

Cons

  • ⊖ Confusing set up.
  • ⊖ Slow file transfers.
  • ⊖ Setup can be a bit challenging.