The new Amazon Echo Dots can extend your Wi-Fi network — here's how By Alex Wawro published 28 September 22 Amazon's rolling out support for eero Wi-Fi mesh networks to Echo Dots and adding a new backup feature for select users.
This new Wi-Fi 6e mesh router uses the blockchain to secure your passwords By Anthony Spadafora published 16 August 22 The Gryphon 6E will ship with the MetaSafe blockchain for additional security and easy access to Web3 apps.
The one problem with mesh routers — read this before you buy By Anthony Spadafora published 2 July 22 A lack of ports shouldn’t be a deterrent for those thinking about making the upgrade to a mesh network.
Asus Wi-Fi routers attacked by Russian military hackers — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil published 18 March 22 More than a dozen models of Asus home Wi-Fi routers are being attacked by a notorious Russian hacking group -- and researchers fear other brands will be affected too.
Wi-Fi 7 could be here next year with mind-blowing speeds By Paul Wagenseil published 24 January 22 Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek says it has demonstrated the first devices using the next wireless networking standard, Wi-Fi 7, to industry insiders.
Millions of Wi-Fi routers vulnerable to hacker attack — what you need to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 15 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 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.
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 last updated 5 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.
3 things you should do first when setting up a new Wi-Fi router By Anthony Spadafora last updated 24 November 22 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.
Thousands of Netgear Wi-Fi routers need to be patched now — here's how By Paul Wagenseil last updated 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 last updated 11 January 22 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.
Your Wi-Fi network is too easy to hack — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil last updated 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 last updated 13 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 last updated 22 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.
Hundreds of thousands of home Wi-Fi routers under attack — what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 25 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.
Millions of home Wi-Fi routers under attack by botnet malware — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 21 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 last updated 21 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.
Customer support hack: Skip Netgear's 90-day support by shopping at Costco By Brian Westover published 2 August 21 Costco's Concierge Services pick up where Netgear's usual 90 days of customer support leaves off.
Routers of CES 2021: The latest from Netgear, TP-Link and Linksys By Brian Westover last updated 31 March 21 CES 2021 brings a slew of new routers with faster performance and smarter features, like voice control, mesh capability and Wi-Fi 6e.
Walmart Jetstream router has a nasty backdoor — what you need to know By Roland Moore-Colyer last updated 31 March 21 Here's why you need to avoid the Jetstream router sold by Walmart.
These 45 Netgear routers can be hacked and will never be fixed — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil last updated 30 March 21 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 last updated 30 March 21 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 last updated 30 March 21 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 last updated 30 March 21 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 last updated 31 March 21 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.