Belkin and Netgear are two of the top companies when it comes to home wireless routers, from standard models through those that support the draft version of the 802.11ac wireless standard, slated to be finalized in 2014. The race between the two heated up in early 2013 as Belkin purchased Linksys and Netgear acquired Aircard, shrinking the number of players vying for the top router spot. Writer Bio