8 Japanese Wi-Fi routers recommended for foreigners! Introducing gaming routers
When foreigners live in Japan and set up their internet environment, they may be worried about which Wi-Fi router to use. In this article, we will introduce 5 Japanese Wi-Fi routers recommended for foreigners and 3 gaming routers recommended for online games, for a total of 8 routers.
How to choose a Wi-Fi router in Japan
When choosing a Wi-Fi router, choose based on price range, number of simultaneous connections, frequency band, etc.
Select by price range
Wi-Fi routers come in a wide range of prices, with cheap ones costing around 3,000 yen to 5,000 yen, and high-performance ones costing around 30,000 yen to 40,000 yen. A cheap Wi-Fi router is fine for watching websites and videos, but if you want to play online games comfortably, it's better to choose a high-performance Wi-Fi router even if it's expensive.
Select by number of simultaneous connections
Since it is not possible to connect an unlimited number of Wi-Fi routers, it is important to check the number of simultaneous connections. Especially if you have a large family connecting multiple devices or using a lot of IoT home appliances, choose a Wi-Fi router with an emphasis on the number of connections.
Select by frequency band
There are two types of Wi-Fi router frequency bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. 2.4GHz allows radio waves to easily reach long distances, but it is easy for devices to interfere with each other, while 5GHz is characterized by less interference, but it is difficult for radio waves to reach long distances. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, so choose the one that suits your internet environment.
How to choose Wi-Fi rental in Japan
If you are traveling to Japan or staying for a short period of time, we recommend renting a Wi-Fi router. When choosing a Wi-Fi rental, consider factors such as price range and foreign language support.
Select by price range
The standard price range for Wi-Fi rental is around 500 yen to 900 yen per day, and 4,000 yen to 8,000 yen per month. The price range changes depending on the specifications such as the amount of data that can be used.
Select by foreign language support
When foreigners choose Wi-Fi rental, it is also important to consider whether foreign language support is available. Some companies have customer service in foreign languages, and some support languages other than English, so choose a company that supports your language.
5 Wi-Fi routers recommended for foreigners
Here, we will introduce 5 recommended Wi-Fi routers for foreigners.
1.Buffalo AirStation WSR-1166DHPL2/N
Buffalo AirStation WSR-1166DHPL2/N is a Wi-Fi router that is attractively priced at around 4,000 yen. Although it is cheap, it supports IPv6 and has solid functions.
Click here for the product page for Buffalo AirStation WSR-1166DHPL2/N! https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B086WDY9XS/
2.NEC Aterm AM-AX3600HP
NEC Aterm AM-AX3600HP is a Wi-Fi router from NEC's popular brand "Aterm". It supports Wi-Fi 6, so it is attractive that you can communicate comfortably even when multiple devices are connected at the same time.
Click here for the product page for NEC Aterm AM-AX3600HP! https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0972HKM4Y/
3.IODATA WN-DAX3600QR
IODATA WN-DAX3600QR is a Wi-Fi router recommended for telework and online classes. It is suitable for use in a large house because the radio waves can be distributed evenly throughout 360 degrees.
Click here for the product page of IODATA WN-DAX3600QR! https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B09BYW1SR9/
4.TP-Link Archer C80/A
TP-Link Archer C80/A is a Wi-Fi router that is attractively priced at around 3,000 yen. Although it is cheap, it also has functions such as MU-MIMO and beamforming.
Click here for the TP-Link Archer C80/A product page! https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B089MZTR4X/
5. ELECOM WRC-X5400GS-B
ELECOM WRC-X5400GS-B is a Wi-Fi router compatible with Wi-Fi 6 that can stably connect multiple devices. Equipped with a triple-core CPU, communication is faster and more stable than previous models.
Click here for the ELECOM WRC-X5400GS-B product page! https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B09J7ZJKLR/
3 Wi-Fi routers recommended for game play
To play online games comfortably, you need a high-performance gaming router. Here, we will introduce three Wi-Fi routers recommended for gaming.
1.ASUS RT-AX86U
ASUS RT-AX86U is a Wi-Fi router from the popular Taiwanese brand "ASUS". The communication speed is even faster than previous high-speed Wi-Fi routers.
Click here for the ASUS RT-AX86U product page! https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08TLXL6T6/
2.Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming AX5400
Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming AX5400 is a Wi-Fi router equipped with the gaming OS "DumaOS". It comes with various features to remove delays.
Click here for the product page for Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming AX5400! https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B091C6FJXF/
3.TP-Link Archer AX11000
TP-Link Archer AX11000 is a tri-band Wi-Fi router that boasts the highest communication speed in its class. It is also attractive that you can always check the delay and play time on the dashboard.
Click here for the TP-Link Archer AX11000 product page! https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07Y4W82H1/
summary
There is a wide range of Wi-Fi routers in Japan, from cheap ones with decent functionality to expensive ones with high functionality, so it is important to choose the product that suits you. If you're looking to rent, we recommend using GTN mobile, which has extensive foreign language support.
