Wi-Fi Routers: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
Suffering with slow internet? It's probably time for a router upgrade. We’ve rounded up por top lab-tested picks, along with expert guides to help you understand specs, use cases, and what really matters. Dive into our in-depth reviews to find the right router for your setup.
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Need peak performance from your ISP? Pick up a discounted router or mesh network from Asus, Netgear, or TP-Link for downloading, streaming, gaming, and more at maximum speed.
The exemption lasts until April 2028, and covers new 'Radix' routers from the Taiwanese vendor.
TP-Link's corporate affairs officer tells PCMag how it's navigating the US's foreign-made router ban, and why it's still trying to secure an exemption.
The TP-Link Archer BE770 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router that uses high-speed networking ports to deliver blazing throughput performance, letting you squeeze every last bit out of your ISP plan.
$399.99
TP-Link tells the FCC it's considering a 'nearly $1 billion investment in America,' but still wants an exemption to the US's ban on foreign-made Wi-Fi routers.
We all need an internet connection, but you should also get a fast and stable one too! Amazon's Big Deal Days is over now, but we've got some great mesh and router sales still available for you.
Amazon's Big Deal Days are almost over, but you can still snag a Deco 7 mesh system that's nearly as good as the ones our experts have reviewed and costs much, much less.
Florida's AG claims the company remains tied to China, despite relocating its HQ to California. TP-Link says, 'the coordinated lawsuits are built on false premises.'
We all need an internet connection, but you should also get a fast and stable one too! Amazon's Big Deal Days starts tomorrow, Oct. 6, but we've already got some great mesh and router sales.
Other vendors, including Asus and Netgear, have received an exemption to the Trump administration's foreign-made router ban, but Chinese-affiliated brands have not been so lucky.
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The distinctive-looking Tenda BE12 Pro dual-band router delivers solid throughput performance, but it's light on advanced features and Wi-Fi 7 technologies. It's a decent choice if budget is top of mind.
$109.99
These days, your wireless router is not just your lifeline to the internet, but also to your job. We've hand-tested the top routers so you can find the right fit to build a snappy home Wi-Fi network.
We all need an internet connection, but you should also get a fast and stable one too! Amazon's Big Deal Days aren't here yet, but we've already got some great mesh and router sales.
We all need an internet connection, but you should also get a fast and stable one too! Amazon's Big Deal Days aren't here yet, but we've already got some great mesh and router sales.
The FCC's temporary exemption lasts until March 2028 and covers the ROG, TUF, RT, and other product lines, which is good news for Asus's upcoming Wi-Fi 8 devices.
Starlink.com published support documents for the Router 4 after it received FCC approval. But the new Wi-Fi router doesn't appear to be on sale yet.
Need more reliable wireless internet? Wi-Fi 8 promises trouble-free connections, and TP-Link plans to start selling the first routers and mesh systems early next year. Here's what to know.
The Deco 8 Ultra mesh system can support more than 200 connected devices, but you might never see it. TP-Link is still fighting for an exemption to the FCC's foreign-made router ban.
Cybersecurity company VulnCheck discovers two additional backdoors, dubbed SpeakingStone and DarkLantern, primarily in Zbtlink router models.