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.
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.
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.
Netgear Orbi RBK752 review By Brian Nadel published 23 June 21 The Netgear Orbi RBK752 offers a cheaper way to get an Orbi mesh system with Wi-Fi 6, but the savings come with diminished performance and shorter range, making it ideal for mid-sized homes.
Linksys Velop AX4200 review By Brian Nadel published 10 June 21 The Linksys Velop AX4200 is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh value for the largest homes.
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 review By Brian Nadel published 21 May 21 The Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 sets a new standard for high-performance Wi-Fi, offering the first router with Wi-Fi 6e.
Asus RT-AX86U router review By Brian Nadel published 3 May 21 The Asus RT-AX86U uses Wi-Fi 6 to deliver great performance at a reasonable price, making it the router to beat for gaming and everything else.
Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 router review By Brian Nadel published 3 May 21 With Wi-Fi 6 speeds and a slew of top-shelf features, the Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 is one of the best gaming routers we've ever seen
Linksys MR7350 router review By Brian Nadel published 30 April 21 The Linksys MR7350 is a basic Wi-Fi 6 router built for the AX era, giving you solid performance for less than you'd spend on most Wi-Fi 5 routers.
Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8) review By Brian Nadel published 23 February 21 Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 that's great for most homes.
TP-Link RE650 AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender review By Brian Nadel published 8 February 21 The TP-Link RE650 AC2600 Wi-Fi Range Extender has the power to push a network into uncovered areas. But it could cost as much as your router and could block adjacent AC outlets.
Rock Space AC1200 WiFi Extender review By Brian Nadel published 8 February 21 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 published 6 February 21 Editor's Choice The Netgear AX1800 Mesh Extender (EAX20) is the fastest Wi-Fi extender, with the latest Wi-Fi 6 support.
Netgear Orbi Voice review By Brian Nadel published 6 February 21 The Netgear Orbi Voice combines Alexa voice control, data and audio
Linksys Max Stream MR9600 review By Brian Nadel published 6 February 21 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.
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review By Brian Nadel published 6 February 21 The TP-Link Deco M9 Plus is easy to setup and use, but performance can be erratic
