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Best HughesNet Router

Finding The Best Router For Your Hughesnet® System

While Hughesnet® Satellite Internet connects you to the world, adding a router to your system will connect your home.

Routers allow multiple devices to connect wirelessly to your network, and allows users of laptops, smart phones, and tablets to move freely around your home while staying connected to the Internet.

Although not required for your Hughesnet system to run properly, its highly recommended that you purchase one if you plan on using any devices outside of a desktop.

Get the most out of your Hughesnet.

Unfortunately, no one-size-fits all solution currently exists. Choosing the best router for your home will depend on a combination of price, your homes size, and the features/performance you desire. With thousands of routers currently on the market, selecting the best one for you can be very difficult.

To help you choose the best router, Hughesnet engineers have conducted research on a broad range of popular brands and models by measuring cost, performance, signal strength/reach, speed, and compatibility with the Hughesnet modem.

The following list provides the best scoring routers across all fields and classifies them according to home size.

*Price ranges are approximate and based on retailers price in January 2020. No guarantees are made about router prices.

Routers For Smaller Homes:

Linksys N300 Wi-Fi Wireless Router (E1200)

Specs: Supports 802.11ac protocol; 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz bands

Price: $28.45

Pros: cheap, easy setup

Cons: limited reach

Usage: small, one-story home

Buy The Linksys N300 Router!

Overall Performance: 84%

Hughesnet Compatibility: 95%

Router Speed: 81%

Signal Strength: 79%

Features: 77%

TRENDnet Wireless N 300 Mbps Home Router

Specs: Supports 802.11n protocol; 2.4Ghz

Price: $15.08

Pros: cheap, easy setup

Cons: imited reach, loses signal & needs to be reset

Usage: small, one-story home

Buy The TRENDnet N 300 Router!

Overall Performance: 79%

Hughesnet Compatibility: 86%

Router Speed: 79%

Signal Strength: 74%

Features: 76%

Routers For Medium Homes:

Apple AirPort Express Base Station

Specs: Supports 802.11agbn protocol; 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz bands

Price: $90

Pros: small, compatibility, & intelligent switching

Cons: limited reach, weaker speeds farther away, lacks standard functionality

Usage: small, one-story home

Buy The Apple Airport Express Router!

Overall Performance: 84%

Hughesnet Compatibility: 93%

Router Speed: 82%

Signal Strength: 77%

Features: 85%

ASUS RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless

Specs: Supports 802.11ac protocol; 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz bands

Price: $86

Pros: setup is easy, good speeds & quality

Cons: some bugs, size of reach

Usage: smaller, one-story house

Buy The ASUS RT-N66U Router!

Overall Performance: 86%

Hughesnet Compatibility: 93%

Router Speed: 90%

Signal Strength: 75%

Features: 87%

Routers For Larger Homes:

ASUS (RT-AC68U) Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router

Specs: Supports 802.11ac protocol; 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz bands

Price: $150

Pros: fast, good reach & features

Cons: price, no wall-mount

Usage: large, two-story home

Buy The ASUS RT-N68U Router!

Overall Performance: 91%

Hughesnet Compatibility: 90%

Router Speed: 93%

Signal Strength: 91%

Features: 88%

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station

Specs: Supports 802.11abgn & 802.11ac protocols; 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz bands

Price: $180

Pros: easy setup, great speeds & reach

Cons: price, clunky design, 1 USB 2 connector, no web interface

Usage: larger, two-story homes

Buy The Apple Airport Extreme Router!

Overall Performance: 91%

Hughesnet Compatibility: 90%

Router Speed: 89%

Signal Strength: 93%

Features: 92%

NETGEAR AC1750 Smart Wi-Fi Router (R6400-100NAS)

Specs: Supports 802.11ac protocol; 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz bands

Price: $109

Pros: fast, good reach, great features

Cons: price, slower at 2.4 Ghz

Usage: larger, two-story homes

Buy The NETGEAR AC1750 Router!

Overall Performance: 89%

Hughesnet Compatibility: 83%

Router Speed: 90%

Signal Strength: 94%

Features: 89%

NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band Wi-Fi Gigabit Router (R7000)

Specs: Supports 802.11ac protocol; 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz bands

Price: $159

Pros: quickest router, great reach & features

Cons: most expensive

Usage: large, two-story home

Buy The Nighthawk AC1900 Router!

Overall Performance: 94%

Hughesnet Compatibility: 88%

Router Speed: 97%

Signal Strength: 95%

Features: 95%

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1Each Hughesnet service plan is designed to deliver the download/upload speeds assigned to that specific plan, however, speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to the number of concurrent network users. Your Hughesnet experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source.

2$49.99 per month represents a $25 per month savings for 12 months on the Select plan and reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. After 12 months, plan reverts to the standard monthly fee. $5 savings apply as long as ACH enrollment is maintained. Monthly Lease Fee may be additional. Certain geographic areas are not eligible to receive offer. New residential subscribers only. Limited-time offer. Other terms may apply.

4Free standard professional installation applies to new Lease subscribers only. Not valid with Purchase option. Limited-time offer.

5$9.95/month offer represents a $20 monthly savings for 3 months. After 3 months, the monthly fee reverts to $29.95. $75 savings on Hughesnet Voice equipment. Offer requires a 24-month commitment. Limited-time offer. Restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited.

6$75 savings on Hughesnet Voice equipment. 24-month commitment required. Limited-time offer. Restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited.

7Transfers of an existing telephone number are not always available.

8Standard Data may be slower than other traffic during high-traffic periods.

9$60 instant savings applies to new subscribers. Restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited. Speeds and uninterrupted use are not guaranteed and may vary based on a variety of factors including: the configuration of your computer, the number of concurrent users, network or Internet congestion, the capabilities and content of the websites you are accessing, network management practices as deemed necessary, and other factors. When you connect to the Hughesnet service using Wi-Fi, your experience will vary based on your proximity to the Wi-Fi source and the strength of the signal.

10$10 savings represents $5/month off the DISH TV service and $5/month off the Hughesnet service. Savings apply as long as qualifying DISH and Hughesnet services remain active and in good standing. Limited-time offer. Other terms may apply. DISH Bundle Offer is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.

±Dish TV subscribers are eligible to receive an additional $5/month discount on the Hughesnet invoice so long as their DISH TV account remains active and in good standing. New subscribers only. Limited-time offer. Other terms may apply.

◆Additional equipment fee may apply

** Promo code ALT100 and SAT100 is offered by I-Tech Marketing Group for a $100 gift card for eligible customers. Call for full details, must mention promo code at time of sale.

‡ Per the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth FCC Measuring Broadband America reports. The FCC report can be found here: https://www.fcc.gov/reports-research/reports/measuring-broadband-america/measuring-fixed-broadband-eighth-report

24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Visit legal.hughesnet.com for details.

The more connected devices you have, the quicker you will consume your Priority Data. Hughesnet is not recommended as a full-time video streaming replacement for TV service or console-based gaming activities because they quickly consume your Priority Data. Multiplayer games requiring rapid response are only supported with Hughesnet Fusion plans. VPNs, where you sign into a VPN application to access your work network directly, will significantly reduce service speeds. All plans are subject to the Hughesnet Subscriber Agreement.

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