Nearly everyone knows traditional routers—they’ve been around forever at this point. You need just one to manage the internet connection provided through your modem. For some folks, this may be the ...

Routers are cheaper, faster, and easier to set up. Mesh systems fix dead zones with wider coverage. Choose based on budget, home size, and connection needs. With the adoption of remote and hybrid ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. A dual-band, AC1200 router, Vilo doesn't support Wi-Fi 6, ...

Your wireless router is the gateway between your home and all the internet has to offer, from music, movies, and TV shows streamed via services like Netflix and Disney+ to Zoom calls that keep you ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The frustration you feel from a slow Internet connection just grows and grows over time, and if your home network is lagging, it might be time to upgrade your hardware. Cutting-edge networking devices ...

Your wireless router is responsible for handling all of the data that flows into and out of your home through your internet service provider (ISP). “If I’m paying for a 200-megabit internet connection ...

The majority of U.S. homes have an internet connection, and it’s probably not a stretch to guess that the proportion that also has Wi-Fi is close to 100 percent. Anyone who lives in a populated area ...

Huawei has just expanded its router portfolio by announcing the WiFi Mesh 3 and WiFi Mesh 7 routers. These are smart mesh routers that provide blazing-fast Wi-Fi 6 Plus connections speeds. They ...

One home improvement project probably worth the expense for anyone who spends a lot of time online is upgrading the router that runs your WiFi network. The router is possibly the ugliest piece of ...

Mesh Wi-Fi works well in many applications, but it has its limitations.