Netgear Nighthawk AC router $155 (orig. $250), more

Update (7/10 11:0am): Netgear R6250 router is back in stock, but $3 more than yesterday.

Update (7/9 5:35pm): The Netgear router is now sold out, but Tiger Direct has the Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-Band Smart Gigabit Router (R7000) for $154.99 shipped with coupon code AMH134233 at checkout. That’s the best price we’ve ever seen for this powerful 4 star router.

Newegg via eBay Daily Deals is offering the Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem (model SB6141) for $69.99 shipped, that’s $15 better than Amazon and is the lowest price we’ve seen. It is rated at 4.5 out of 5 stars by over 2,400 customers at Amazon. Wirecutter has also given it their prestigious “best cable modem” status for over a year.

This modem is approved for use with Comcast/Xfinity, Cox, Charter, Time Warner, Mediacom, Bright House, and is a great way to cut the monthly modem rental fee from your service. Check with your internet service provider for compatibility.

Yes-embiz via eBay Daily Deals also has the manufacturer refurbished Netgear 802.11ac Dual Band Wireless Router (model: R6250) for $79.99 $82.99 shipped, which is $65 below the cost of the same model in new condition at Amazon and features a 90-day warranty.

Wirecutter has named this wireless router as its top pick for its “combination of speed, price, stability, and features of any router in its price range.” It has USB 3.0 built-in, which is great for sharing a printer or hard drive across your network. This wireless router features 80.11ac speeds, which is compatible with the latest version of the MacBook Air ($100 off here for students). Other features include:

• Beamforming technology, which focuses your WiFi signal for stronger, faster, more reliable connections and re-adjusts as you move around your home or workspace.
• Parental controls and the ability to setup separate guest network access for visitors.
• 4-port gigabit ethernet LAN for wiring directly into devices.

NetGear Nighthawk AC1900 Smart Wi-Fi Router