How we test Wi-Fi routers By Staff Writers published 25 May 22 How Tom's Guide tests, rates, and reviews Wi-Fi routers and similar networking devices.
What is a mesh Wi-Fi router, and do you need one? By Sarah Brown, Brian Westover published 23 March 22 A mesh-router system is the perfect solution for better Wi-Fi coverage in large homes, especially if you're dealing with dead zones.
Wi-Fi 7: What it is and how it will speed up your network By Brian Nadel published 7 March 22 The next generation of wireless local networking, Wi-Fi 7, promises to be so fast that you may not need Ethernet cables anymore.
Modem vs. Router: How They're Different and What They Do By Anthony Domanico published 3 February 21 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.
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.
What is MU-MIMO? By Marshall Honorof published 15 June 15 The Wi-Fi protocol MU-MIMO offers a lot of potential, but it appears to be at least a year away from widespread implementation.
A Guide to Router Hardware Terminology By TG Publishing Team published 25 December 02 Even though you have our general recommendations, you should still understand the features you're likely to find in your router, and what they do.
