Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6E (RBKE963) review By Brian Nadel published 18 January 22 Editor's Choice This mesh router offers insane specs at an insane price
What is a mesh Wi-Fi router, and do you need one? By Sarah Brown, Brian Westover published 11 January 22 A mesh router is the perfect solution for better Wi-Fi coverage in large homes, especially if you're dealing with dead zones.
Millions of Wi-Fi routers vulnerable to hacker attack — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 11 January 22 Millions of home Wi-Fi routers, including models made by D-Link, Netgear and TP-Link, seem to be affected by a serious flaw that could let hackers remotely hijack the devices.
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2022 By Brian Westover published 6 January 22 The best Wi-Fi extenders give you more range without sacrificing speed or spending time with complex set-up and management.
Best gaming routers of 2022 By Brian Westover published 6 January 22 Get the competitive edge with the best gaming routers, from Wi-Fi 6 speed demons to budget-friendly models and mesh routers that won't slow you down.
The best home Wi-Fi routers of CES 2022 By Paul Wagenseil published 6 January 22 The best routers we saw at CES 2022 include a mesh system, scary-looking gaming routers and one unique device that has moving antennas to better focus wireless signals.
Best Wi-Fi routers for 2022 By Brian Westover published 4 January 22 From 802.11ac and mesh systems to new Wi-Fi 6 and 6e routers, these are the best Wi-Fi routers based on performance, range and overall value.
Linksys' new Hydra Pro 6 Wi-Fi router brings you Wi-Fi 6 for just $299 By Paul Wagenseil published 4 January 22 Linksys at CES 2022 launched the Hydra Pro 6 Wi-Fi router, which offers Wi-Fi 6 speed and reliability for a reasonable price.
This new Wi-Fi 6E router has rotating antennas that follow you around By Paul Wagenseil published 4 January 22 TP-Link's new Archer AXE200 Omni home Wi-Fi router has four rounded antennas that move as connected devices change position around the home.
Netgear's new Nighthawk RAXE300 router makes Wi-Fi 6E speed more affordable By Paul Wagenseil published 4 January 22 The new Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 router makes Wi-Fi 6e speed a bit more affordable.
The best Roku VPN 2022 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 29 December 21 VPN Setting up a Roku VPN is a little complex, but well worth it when it comes to accessing tons of extra content. Here's our full guide.
3 things you should do first when setting up a new Wi-Fi router By Paul Wagenseil published 25 December 21 There are three things you need to do as soon as you take a new Wi-Fi router out of the box, and they're all essential to your privacy and security.
Google will kill OnHub routers next year — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 23 December 21 Google plans to end all support for its OnHub routers by the end of 2022, after which users won't even be able to manage the devices.
The best router VPN 2022 By Mo Harber-Lamond published 21 December 21 VPN While a router VPN might be slightly trickier to install, it can cover anything that connects, including devices that don't support VPN.
Linksys Hydra Pro 6E (AXE6600) review By Brian Nadel published 16 December 21 The Linksys Hydra Pro 6E is less expensive than most Wi-Fi 6e routers, but you'll give up some performance for that savings.
Netgear Nighthawk AX6 (RAX50) review By Brian Nadel published 16 December 21 The Netgear Nighthawk AX6 (RAX50) combines high-speed operations with great security, but it's pricey.
Thousands of Netgear Wi-Fi routers need to be patched now — here's how By Paul Wagenseil published 3 December 21 Netgear released urgent security fixes for 35 different models of Wi-Fi routers and range extenders, patching flaws that could let hackers totally hijack devices.
Your expensive Wi-Fi router probably has security flaws — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 2 December 21 Nine high-end Wi-Fi routers selected as the best by a prominent tech magazine contain numerous serious security flaws, a study finds.
Millions of Netgear routers need security updates right away — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil published 18 November 21 Netgear pushed out firmware updates for more than 40 routers and Wi-Fi range extenders to fix a very serious security flaw, but nearly 40 more devices may not get updates.
Millions of home Wi-Fi routers threatened by malware — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 12 November 21 Millions of home Wi-Fi routers, including some from Linksys, D-Link and Netgear, are being targeted by a new strain of malware.
Walmart Black Friday deal: This Wi-Fi 6 mesh system is a steal at $100 off By Brian Westover published 11 November 21 Upgrade your Wi-Fi with this Netgear Nighthawk mesh kit for $100 off deal at Walmart.
Your Wi-Fi network is too easy to hack — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil published 28 October 21 An Israeli researcher was able to 'crack' the Wi-Fi passwords for 70% of home and business networks using cheap tools. Here's how to make sure you're part of the other 30%.
Netgear’s new Wi-Fi 6E router costs $1,500 — wait, what? By Brian Westover published 12 October 21 The Netgear Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E router offers mind-numbing speeds and advanced features come at a hefty price.
Thousands of Netgear routers can be hacked — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 21 September 21 At least 11 different Netgear Nighthawk home Wi-Fi router models are vulnerable to attack, thanks to a flaw in third-party software.
Google Wifi review: Mesh for the right price By Brian Nadel published 30 August 21 Google Wifi is easy to use, more affordable than competing mesh routers and delivers solid performance (if you get the three-pack).
Hundreds of thousands of home Wi-Fi routers under attack — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 23 August 21 Routers, range extenders and Wi-Fi adapters from at least 65 different manufacturers are being attacked by cybercriminals, and fixes aren't yet available for most of the vulnerable devices.
How to see who's on your Wi-Fi network By Robert Irvine published 17 August 21 Worried that someone is using your Wi-Fi network without your permission? Here's how to detect intruders, so you can disconnect them.
How to access your router's settings By Alex Wawro published 11 August 21 Want to change your Wi-Fi password, or set up a guest Wi-Fi network? You need to access your router's settings — here's how.
Millions of home Wi-Fi routers under attack by botnet malware — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil published 10 August 21 Millions of home Wi-Fi routers around the world are under attack from botnet malware, days after a firmware flaw was publicly disclosed.
Your Wi-Fi router could tell everyone where you live — here's what you can do about it By Paul Wagenseil published 9 August 21 Home gateway routers often reveal their users' addresses on the internet, thanks to an unwise formatting decision made more than 20 years ago.
