Routers

Do you have any wireless-AC devices in your home? Or just wireless-N and lower?

If you want an AC router, I highly recommend the Netgear Nighthawk R7000. I get great range and coverage on both the 2.4 and 5ghz bands in my whole house. Wifi never cuts out for me and I've only had to powercycle it a few times in over a year.

If you only need a wireless-N router, then the Asus RT-N66U is a great choice.

Hi Bill, routers can vary significantly in price and quality. What are you looking to do with your home Wifi? And, do you have a budget in mind? Keep in mind that you can use combo units that have both the router and modem combined. A lot of people enjoy the convenience of just having the one device to do the job of two separate components. Also, consider if you already have a modem, what kind of modem do you have?

+1 for the Nighthawk.  Best radio/coverage of any router I've owned.  Fast, stable and dd-wrt comparable if you want to go that way.

-1 for gateways / combo units.  If you want the "best" stay away from gateways.

Asus also makes a good line of routers, the RT-AC line.

Please post the details Mike asked for, it will help make more specific recommendations ... Your plan, modem model & budget.