Got a Netgear Router? Disable QoS By Marshall Honorof published 26 July 18 While it can theoretically do some good on very crowded networks, Netgear's QoS protocol can also create more problems than it solves.
Netgear Nighthawk XR500 Pro Gaming Router Review: Fastest Router Ever By Brian Nadel published 18 July 18 Editor's Choice Netgear's Nighthawk XR500 Pro Gaming Router lives up to its name by delivering the online goods for serious gamers with a low-latency, high-performance design. The XR500 leaves other gaming routers in the digital dust.
Is Your Router Infected? Use This Tool to Find Out By Paul Wagenseil published 2 July 18 Antivirus firm Symantec developed a simple web-based test to see whether your router might be infected by the VPNFilter malware.
Popular D-Link Router Falls for Routine Malware By Marshall Honorof published 20 June 18 The D-Link DSL-2750B wireless router/DSL modem, distributed by Verizon, is under attack from the Satori Internet-of-Things botnet.
Netgear EX6120 AC1200 Essentials Edition Wi-Fi Range Extender Review: Small Size, Performance By Brian Nadel published 8 June 18 Simple, small and straightforward, the Netgear EX6120 AC1200 Essentials Edition Wi-Fi range extender is a snap to set up, but it disappoints on performance, and the company provides support for only three short months. It's a likely letdown for users.
Coredy E300 Mini WiFi Range Extender Review: Coverage on a Budget By Brian Nadel published 8 June 18 If buying the cheapest Wi-Fi extender is all that matters, get the $26 Coredy E300, but be ready for disappointing performance and range.
Netgear Nighthawk X6S EX8000 Review: The Wi-Fi Extender to Beat By Brian Nadel published 7 June 18 Editor's Choice The Netgear Nighthawk X6S tri-band Wi-Fi mesh extender proves bigger can be better when it comes to filling in the gaps in your home's Wi-Fi network.
Russian VPNFilter Router Malware Much Worse Than Thought: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 6 June 18 Dangerous malware targets Asus, D-Link, Linksys, Netgear and other routers. You should update the firmware and reset the router. Here's how.
Russians Hack Wi-Fi Routers: What to Do Right Now By Paul Wagenseil published 29 May 18 Reset your router, because it may have been infected by Russian hackers. We've got instructions on how to do this.
Help Me, Tom's Guide: What's the Best Router for a Big Home? By Brian Westover published 27 May 18 Want better internet that covers your whole house? You probably need a mesh router.
The Best Apple AirPort Alternatives By Brian Nadel published 30 April 18 Apple finally exited the router market. What routers should Apple fans use now?
Apple Kills AirPort Routers: What to Do Now By Henry T. Casey published 27 April 18 After years of ignoring its Wi-Fi router hardware, Apple has made it official: the company is discontinuing its AirPort line of products.
The One Router Setting Everyone Should Change (But No One Does) By Paul Wagenseil published 13 April 18 82 percent of British broadband users never change their router administrative password, and 48 percent don't know why they should.
Netgear Nighthawk X6S Review: Custom Gaming Performance By Brian Nadel published 9 April 18 Looking for the best of everything in a router? Netgear's Nighthawk X6S delivers tri-band technology, speed and a slew of features.
Slingshot Router Malware Won't Hurt You — But Protect Yourself Anyway By Marshall Honorof published 12 March 18 If you're worried about the Slingshot malware, you don't really have to be — but it never hurts to update your router, anyway.
What To Do if Your Router Needs Constant Reboots By Brian Nadel published 21 February 18 Why your router needs rebooting and how to prevent it – or at least reduce the hassle.
Internet Throttling: What Is It and What You Can Do About It By Brian Nadel published 16 February 18 Here's how to tell if your ISP is limiting your feed, and how to binge your way out of it.
Samsung Connect Home Pro Review: Smart Home for Your Whole Home By Brian Nadel published 13 February 18 Samsung's Connect Home Pro combines a home automation hub with a powerful Wi-Fi router, showing what the future of wireless at home looks like. We just wish it was more customizable.
McAfee Undercuts LifeLock with New ID Protection Service By Paul Wagenseil published 8 January 18 At CES 2018, McAfee unveiled its own identity-protection service as well as a partnership with D-Link to protect a smart home.
Linksys WRT 32X Review: Router Makes Gaming a Priority By Brian Nadel published 5 January 18 With a design aimed at reducing the network lag for gamers, the Linksys WRT 32X combines a Killer Prioritization engine to apportion a home's bandwidth with a quick setup and an excellent interface. Alas, this yields mediocre performance.
Aluminum Foil Can Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal By Don Reisinger published 9 November 17 A little aluminum foil goes a long way.
F-Secure Sense Review By Brian Nadel published 1 November 17 By combining a router, security appliance and local software, F-Secure's Sense can add extra protective layers for your home network, but the router has limited customization potential and lags on performance.
Portal WiFi Review By Brian Nadel published 18 October 17 Ignition Design Labs' Portal WiFi is the rare piece of networking gear that combines easy setup with good performance at an inexpensive price.
How to Update Your Router's Firmware By Marshall Honorof published 17 October 17 These instructions should help you update your router, which is vital to securing every internet-connected device in your home.
How to Protect Your Router From KRACK Flaw By Marshall Honorof published 17 October 17 Some manufacturers have already released patches for software and hardware affected by the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability.
Got a Netgear Router? You Should Probably Patch It Now By Marshall Honorof published 3 October 17 Netgear recently patched a whopping 50 flaws in some of its bestselling routers, but updating your firmware will protect you from them all.
Another Day, Three More D-Link Router Vulnerabilities By Marshall Honorof published 14 September 17 Three more flaws have been disclosed in D-Link home wireless routers. One is already patched, but the other two are still very much a risk.
D-Link Router Fails at Security, Researcher Says By Marshall Honorof published 13 September 17 The D-Link DIR 850L router is rife with flaws, from top to bottom, and the security researcher who found them told the public directly.
Netgear Arlo Go Review: Roaming Free with 4G By Sally Wiener Grotta published 24 July 17 Editor's Choice Get the Arlo Go if you want or need to take your security camera with you when you travel, even into the woods.
Eero Speeds Up Mesh Routers, Adds Parental Controls By Paul Wagenseil published 13 June 17 Eero unveiled the next generation of its mesh routers, which feature tri-band networking and beefed-up security and parental controls.
