Need a new router? This one’s 35% off.

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2021-01-16 10:00:00 UTC

TL;DR: Keep your WiFi connection strong with the Asus AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Router. As of Jan. 16, save 35% and get it for $79.99.

A router is the backbone of every home network, but not all WiFi routers are optimal. If your family depends on your WiFi connection more than ever these days, it might be time to invest in an upgrade. This Asus router is on sale for just under $80.

The Asus AC1900 has a lot going for it — including speed, range, and security — for a bargain. It supports dual-band data rates of up to 1900Mbps (hence the name), which is three times faster than the standard 802.11n routers. It has a 1GHZ dual-core processor and can reach about 3,000 square feet, which means it will deliver exceptional WiFi throughout your house. In other words, you can take a Zoom meeting in your home office while your kids work through the school assignments in the living room. 

With the intuitive Asus router app, you can even control your network from your phone. No need to boot up the desktop.

While it usually goes for $129, you can slash 38% off this brand-new router simply because it is not in its original box. (Open-box items are generally “goods returned by customers, inspected by the retailer, found to be in working order, and re-sold at a discount,” according to Consumer Reports.) Grab it for just $79.99 for a limited time.