Upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 can help crowded homes, but it won't fix a slow ISP plan. Here's how to judge a potential upgrade in 2026 with your setup in mind.

Almost all modern Wi-Fi routers are equipped with a configuration interface that you can access through a web browser and use it to set your preferences. So, if you’ve never paid much attention to ...

I need some help with my network setup at home. We have 2 wireless routers. One's a Belkin draft-N box and the other is a WRT54GL with DD-WRT on it. They currently have separate SSIDs and they're both ...

Looks like my Orbi RBR50, which was reliable for years, is now in the unreliable bracket. I flashed custom firmware, but it's still randomly dying after X days, requiring a reboot. I'm tired of ...

Good Wi-Fi starts with good architecture.

Eero and Google are two major players when it comes to mesh Wi-Fi routers, and here's how Consumer Reports ranks these two brands' offerings.

Mesh WiFi systems are basically the same as regular routers and extenders, but they're a lot smarter and work a lot better. They're also easier to set up and maintain. And they look better than ...

Most of the routers come with a special feature that allows any device with Wi-Fi to connect with a password. It’s called WPS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup standard. While the support for WPS has been ...

Not everyone needs a mobile router, but frequent travelers or multi-device users will appreciate the strong range of NETGEAR's Nighthawk 5G M7.

Maximum transfer rate: 2402 Mbps | Range: 110 feet | Number of antennas: 2 | Number of USB ports: 0 | Wi-Fi 6: Yes | Number ...