Wi-Fi Routers: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

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Under the current FCC order, foreign-made Wi-Fi routers can only receive software updates until March 1, 2027. The Consumer Technology Association wants that deadline extended.

The Asus TUF BE9400, a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router designed for gamers, doesn’t offer the usual flashy lighting, but it does deliver strong performance and play-friendly features at a reasonable price.

We spoke to a Starlink installer who showed us multiple routers stamped with 'Made in Vietnam.' However, SpaceX has a large factory in Texas that it could shift production to, if needed.

That investment, however, hinges on TP-Link receiving 'conditional approval' from the FCC to exempt it from the foreign-made Wi-Fi router ban.

Smartphones with hotspot features aren't affected, however, the FCC says in an updated FAQ.

The US is concerned about bad actors tampering with routers made overseas, while the Trump admin wants more devices made in the US. Here's what it means for your internet setup.

Eero joins Netgear as one of the only two consumer Wi-Fi router vendors to score an exemption so far. It also covers future routers for Amazon Leo.

Though it's now based in California, TP-Link will no doubt face continued scrutiny over its Chinese ties, which the US alleges could pose a spying threat.

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Experts are starting to wonder whether the FCC and the Trump administration will ban other foreign-made electronics. Might it include smartphones and PCs?

The ban on foreign-made routers is tied to concerns about Chinese hacking, but a new study finds that imports of models from China have collapsed and shifted to other countries.

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The reprieve lasts until Oct. 1, 2027, and covers consumer mesh, mobile, and standalone routers.

Speedtest.net cataloged the most popular router brands in the US. If they fail to shift production to the US or secure an exemption, they could face trouble licensing new models with the FCC.

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.

Have you been hanging on to an ancient TP-Link router? 'Fancy Bear' hackers are taking advantage of 'end-of-life' devices to manipulate internet traffic and harvest login information.

If your Wi-Fi isn't cutting it, then it's time for an upgrade. But you don't have to pay top dollar for an excellent router mesh. We've found the best prices on Netgear, TP-Link, and more.

As it stands, the FCC is only permitting software updates to consumer foreign-made routers until March 1, 2027. The big question is how it'll rule on the issue in the coming months.

If your Wi-Fi isn't cutting it, then it's time for an upgrade. But you don't have to pay top dollar for an excellent router mesh. We've found the best prices on Netgear, TP-Link, and more.