D-Link Won't Fix Serious Security Flaw on at Least 13 Wi-Fi Routers By Paul Wagenseil published 20 November 19 It's not worth keeping or buying 13 D-Link routers because the company won't fix a serious software flaw.
Real-life Iron Man breaks speed record: 85 mph! By Jesus Diaz published 15 November 19 A British Tony Stark is one step closer to the Iron Man armor, flying with its jet-engine-powered suit at 85.06MPH.
New Linksys Velop Mesh Router Gets Wi-Fi 6 By Brian Westover published 29 October 19 With Wi-Fi 6, the Linksys Velop gets bigger range and faster speeds.
Wi-Fi Flaw Could Crash Millions of Phones, Routers, Smart-Home Devices By Paul Wagenseil published 18 October 19 A Linux coding error means that millions of smart devices, routers, PCs and possibly smartphones might be wirelessly hacked at short range.
Qualcomm Expands Wi-Fi 6 Vision for Better Home Wi-Fi By Philip Michaels published 27 August 19 Qualcomm has unveiled new Wi-Fi 6 chips that will let routers and connected devices enjoy faster, more efficient wireless connectivity.
Stop Renting Your Cable Modem and Get This Prime Day Deal for $29 By Philip Michaels published 16 July 19 The Netgear CM500 is a good value, and its price drops even more in a deal at Walmart on a refurbished version of the cable modem.
Patch Your TP-Link Wi-Fi Range Extender Now By Paul Wagenseil published 18 June 19 Four models of TP-Link Wi-Fi range extenders have serious security flaws. Here's how to install the fixes.
Thousands of Linksys Routers Leaking Sensitive Data: What to Do Now By Don Reisinger published 20 May 19 More than 25,000 Linksys routers are reportedly leaking sensitive info. Here's how to protect yourself.
Netgear Nighthawk XR700 Router Review: Pro Gaming Performance By Brian Nadel published 17 May 19 Netgear's Nighthawk XR700 Pro Gaming Router — with data-sharing tools, a firewall, blazing speeds and some of the best networking software available — is worth the hefty price.
Slash Your Cable Bill with This $55 Modem on Sale By Hilda Scott published 14 May 19 Amazon's 1-day sale slashes the price of seven different Arris cable modems.
Google's Whole-Home WiFi 3-Pack Is Now $59 Off By Louis Ramirez published 17 April 19 Blanket your home in Wi-Fi with Google's inexpensive mesh-router kit.
Elegiant LV-WR09 Wi-Fi Extender Review: Save Your Money By Brian Nadel published 9 April 19 PSA: Do not buy this $20 Wi-Fi extender.
These D-Link Routers Are Under Attack: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 5 April 19 Four older D-Link DSL routers are being attacked by cybercriminals, as well as a few models from other brands. Here's what to do.
TP-Link's Smart Router Is Easily Hacked: What to Do By Paul Wagenseil published 29 March 19 The TP-Link SR20 router and smart-home hub can be completely hijacked with just a few lines of code, a Google researcher says.
Asus Blue Cave Dual-Band Router Review: Stunning Looks, Long-Range Performance By Brian Nadel published 6 March 19 With excellent security to help keep your family’s digital lives intact, Asus’ Blue Cave delivers superior performance at a distance, but its short-range capacity is lacking. Its look and design are like nothing else on this planet.
Asus RT-AC86U Gaming Router Review: Strong Performance for Big Houses By Brian Nadel published 7 February 19 Asus's RT-AC86U router may not be the top performer at short range but it more than makes up for that where it counts: at long distances.
A Port-Forwarding Primer By Brian Nadel published 2 January 19 What port forwarding is, how it can help your home network and how to do it yourself.
Most Routers Have Terrible Security, But There’s One That Doesn’t Suck By Paul Wagenseil published 18 December 18 Not one of 28 widely used home Wi-Fi routers have anything close to acceptable security, a new report finds.
Apple Might Make Its Own iPhone Modem to Crush Qualcomm By Caitlin McGarry published 12 December 18 The earliest we would see an Apple-built iPhone modem is 2021.
These Are the First 5G Hotspots Coming Your Way By Philip Michaels published 5 December 18 Netgear's Nighthawk 5G Mobile Hotspot will work with AT&T's network, while Inseego and Verizon are teaming up with a 5G hotspot of their own.
Netgear's New Routers Have Badass Looks, Insane Speeds By Jesus Diaz published 9 November 18 The looks of these beastly routers match the specs.
Motorola MX1200 AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender Review: Incredible Value for Whole-House Wi-Fi By Brian Nadel published 1 October 18 The Motorola MX1200 can inexpensively help fill in Wi-Fi dead zones with the combination of reasonably good performance and an easy setup routine.
Help Me, Tom's Guide: How to Future-Proof My Router Purchase? By Brian Westover published 16 September 18 Looking for a router that handles all your devices and will keep going strong for years? We've got the buying advice you need.
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.
