A portable Wi-Fi router creates a private Wi-Fi network by connecting to an existing source, such as a hotel room’s Ethernet ...

Routers connect multiple devices to the internet at the same time, creating local area networks. They manage network traffic, assigning bandwidth to devices based on requests and prioritizing data ...

At $160, it's not exactly cheap -- read on for more budget-friendly options -- but it outperformed much pricier routers in our tests. The best fit for your network depends on a few factors ...