The best replacement for router is switch.

The best alternatives to router are rated as following:
★★★★★  switch
★★★★  modem
★★★★  access point
★★★★  gateway
★★★  hub
★★★  multilayer switch
★★  bridge
★★  firewall
★  shaper
★  layer 3 switch
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Speaking about router, one probably shouldn't forget about firewall.

Other search terms related to router and their ratings are:
★★★★★ firewall
★★★★ modem
★★★ vpn
★★ wifi
★★ internet
★★ print server
★★ nat
★ wps
★ ethernet
★ vpn server
★ qos
★ wireless
★ bandwidth control
★ dhcp
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★ guest access
★ desktop
★ internet connection
★ nas
★ longest range
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