Best Wi-Fi routers for 2020 By Brian Westover From 802.11ac and mesh systems to new Wi-Fi 6 routers, these are the best Wi-Fi routers based on performance, range and overall value.
Best mesh routers for 2020: The best mesh Wi-Fi systems By Brian Westover These are best mesh routers to cover the largest of homes with Wi-Fi.
Best Black Friday mesh router deals: Our favorite mesh kits for less By Brian Westover A mesh router can provide speedy Wi-Fi for a whole house full of devices, and Black Friday brings great deals on some of our favorite mesh Wi-Fi kits.
Walmart Jetstream router has a nasty backdoor — what you need to know By Roland Moore-Colyer Here's why you need to avoid the Jetstream router sold by Walmart.
Amazon Black Friday sale takes $40 off our favorite Wi-Fi extender By Brian Westover The TP-Link RE650 is our favorite Wi-Fi extender, and it's $40 off for Black Friday.
The best router VPN 2020 By Mo Harber-Lamond VPN The choice to get a router VPN can be tricky – is the setup worth the all-encompassing encryption? Here are our top five choices.
What is a mesh Wi-Fi router, and do you need one? By Sarah Brown, Brian Westover A mesh router is the perfect solution for better Wi-Fi coverage in large homes, especially if you're dealing with dead zones.
Best cable modems in 2020 By Philip Michaels Here are the best cable modems for your home or office and why buying a modem is better than renting from your ISP.
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2020 By Brian Westover The best Wi-Fi extenders give you more range without sacrificing speed or spending time with complex set-up and management.
Netgear's killer Wi-Fi 6 mesh network kit is $50 off in Prime Day deal By Hunter Fenollol This Prime Day networking deal takes $50 off the excellent Netgear Nighthawk AX1800 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System.
Our favorite cheap Wi-Fi router is a steal for Prime Day at $52 By Brian Westover Amazon just took 35% off of the best budget router, the TP-Link Archer A7.
It's time to upgrade to mesh Wi-Fi — this Prime Day deal is $75 off By Brian Westover The Eero mesh router 3-pack was already a great bargain, but now it's selling for $75 off for Prime Day.
Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ Wi-Fi Range Extender review By Brian Nadel The easy-to-hide Linksys RE7000 Max-Stream AC1900+ Wi-Fi range extender is a great choice when you want to fill dead zones.
Netgear EX6200 Dual Band AC1200 WiFi Range Extender review By Brian Nadel Big and bold, Netgear's second version of its EX6200 can push a Wi-Fi network into previously disconnected parts of a home with excellent performance, good range and one of the best assortments of ports.
Rock Space AC1200 WiFi Extender review By Brian Nadel The Rock Space AC1200 WiFi Extender is a bargain for basic Wi-Fi that's simple to use.
Netgear AX1800 Mesh Extender (EAX20) review By Brian Nadel Editor's Choice The Netgear AX1800 Mesh Extender (EAX20) is the fastest Wi-Fi extender, with the latest Wi-Fi 6 support.
How to install a VPN on a router By Mo Harber-Lamond vpn Installing a VPN on a router can be long and complicated. Here's how you can save time on the whole process.
Modem vs. Router: How They're Different and What They Do By Anthony Domanico Here's a quick overview of modems and routers, how they work together to bring you wireless connectivity and why they're best kept separate.
What Is Gig-Speed Internet? By Brian Westover Get up to speed on the best thing to happen to high-speed internet service.
Nest WiFi review By Brian Nadel Editor's Choice Google's Nest WiFi combines a great mesh system with a slick smart speaker to be the mesh Wi-Fi kit to beat
Linksys Max Stream MR9600 review By Brian Nadel The Linksys Max Stream MR9600 is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router that is among the smallest and least obtrusive Wi-Fi 6 routers.
These 45 Netgear routers can be hacked and will never be fixed — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil Netgear won't patch 45 out of 79 models affected by several serious security flaws because it deems them end-of-life. Find out if your router is one of them.
This Asus Wi-Fi router can be hacked — what to do right now By Paul Wagenseil The Asus RT-AC1900P router has a serious security flaw that could lead to dire consequences for the owner.
Over 100 Wi-Fi routers fail major security test — protect yourself now By Paul Wagenseil Every single one of 117 routers from seven well-known brands, including Netgear, D-Link, Linksys and TP-Link, had serious security flaws, a report finds.
Dozens of Netgear routers can easily be hacked — what to do right now [updated] By Paul Wagenseil A very serious flaw that permits remote hacking affects nearly 80 models of Netgear routers, but some workarounds are finally available.
This D-Link router has serious security flaws: What to do now By Paul Wagenseil D-Link won't patch all the serious security flaws on one of its older routers. You can update the firmware, but your better bet is to get a newer model.
Your router's security stinks: Here's how to fix it By Paul Wagenseil Most home Internet routers have serious security flaws, with some so vulnerable to attack they should be thrown out, an expert warns.
Linksys, D-Link routers hacked to spread coronavirus malware: What to do now (UPDATED) By Paul Wagenseil Hackers are hijacking Linksys and D-Link routers to spread coronavirus-themed malware.
How to set up your Wi-Fi extender for the best signal By Brian Nadel Wi-Fi extenders have gotten more affordable, but they're still tricky devices to set up. Here are some tips on where to place your extender to boost your Wi-Fi network's reach.
