Engadget

Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What's the difference between them?

Shopping for a new router can be exciting, especially if you're expecting to finally say goodbye to network buffering at the best part of your show. But as exciting as it can be, it can also be ...
Engadget

You probably don't need two routers — do this instead

Adding a second router can seem like an easy fix for weak Wi-Fi. Put another box at the other end of the house, connect it to the first router, and you've got another wireless network. The trouble ...
CNET

Hidden Backdoor Found in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers

Routers made by the Chinese company Zbtlink are shipped with a built-in backdoor, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck. VulnCheck examined 20 models made by Zbtlink and found an ...
BGR

5 Wi-Fi Router Brands With The Longest Software Support

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even though most households treat them this way, routers aren't a set-it-and-forget-it device. The hardware inside a router can last for years ...
Reuters

Chinese-made Zbtlink routers have backdoor, researchers say

At least 100,000 affected routers are deployed worldwide, VulnCheck's CTO estimates Backdoor contacts specific IP address and Chinese-registered domain every 35 seconds, VulnCheck says Researchers say ...
PC Magazine

You Could Probably Use a New Router. Our Readers Have Recommendations

Is your home network hardware overdue for retirement? Our latest Readers’ Choice survey reveals the router, mesh, modem, and NAS brands with the best (and worst) scores for reliability, value, and ...
Ars Technica

The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router

The federal government is warning users of home and small office routers to secure their devices as Russia state hackers continue to mass-compromise them for use in obscuring nefarious actions against ...
gizmodo

We Really Are Just Doing Wi-Fi 8 Gaming Routers Now

Asus brought quite a few Republic of Gamers (ROG) products to Computex 2026. One announcement that might’ve flown under the radar is that the company is giving the Wi-Fi 8 treatment to its head crabby ...
nytimes.com

Is Your Router Due for an Upgrade? Here’s How to Tell.

Still looking? See more results on Wirecutter. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo Joel Santo ...
CNN

These are the 3 best Wi-Fi routers that kept my home internet speedy

The TV may be the heart of the living room, but the best Wi-Fi routers enhance the brains of your whole home, making sure everything operates together in harmony. Without a proper, functional router ...
Wired

Routers, Modems, and Why Knowing the Difference Is Crucial

To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...