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Sweepstakes: Rate Your Routers and Network Attached Storage (NAS) at Work and Home to WIN

Want a chance to take home $250? Tell us all about the router and NAS device you use at your home network or major work installation (IT managers, we need you).

The Best Router and Networking Deals for April 2024

There are plenty of uses for a stable internet connection, whether you’re working from home, gaming with friends, or managing your smart home setup.

By Karl Klockars  & Jade Chung-Lee

The Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2024

These days, your wireless router is not just your lifeline to the internet, but also to your job. Here's what you need to build the best home Wi-Fi network, along with reviews of our top-rated routers for a range of needs and budgets.

By John R. Delaney

The Best Gaming Routers for 2024

Have a household full of digital devices—and online gamers? Your network needs a router that's ready-made to give gaming traffic the right of way. Check out the best we've tested.

By John R. Delaney

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro uses top-shelf components, the latest Wi-Fi 7 technologies, and a host of gamer-friendly features to deliver the fastest 6GHz performance we’ve seen to date.

By John R. Delaney

Asus RT-AX57 Review

3.5

The Asus RT-AX57 offers solid Wi-Fi 6 performance and network protection software at a reasonable price, but its lack of multi-gig ports will steer power users away from this router.

By John R. Delaney

Ring Alarm Pro Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Ring Alarm Pro is a DIY smart home security system and a Wi-Fi mesh router in one, and handles both tasks with aplomb.

By John R. Delaney

Reyee E6 AX6000 Gaming Router Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Reyee E6 AX6000 Gaming Router offers class-leading throughput speeds, game-enhancing settings, and mesh networking capabilities.

By John R. Delaney

The Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers for 2024

New-generation Wi-Fi 6 routers are designed to take advantage of improved speeds and bandwidth. Is it time to upgrade and future-proof your network? We've tested all the latest entries to help you decide.

By John R. Delaney

10 Ways to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal

Check out these quick tips to boost your wireless signal from your router, extend and optimize your Wi-Fi coverage, and speed up your surfing.

By Whitson Gordon

CES 2024: Wi-Fi 7 Is Now Official, Promising More Speed, Lower Latency

One small step from Wi-Fi 6, one giant leap for eliminating wireless congestion.

By Tom Brant

The Best Cheap Wi-Fi Routers for 2024

Need to amp up your Wi-Fi network, but don't want to spend a fortune? Here's what you need to know to choose the right budget router, along with our top tested performers under $150.

By John R. Delaney

Get Back Online: 13 Tips to Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection

Have a full house working, gaming, streaming, and news binging, all at the same time? If you're experiencing lags, try these easy router tips to get back online before calling your ISP.

By John R. Delaney  & Whitson Gordon

Finalized Wi-Fi 7 Specs to Arrive in Q1

The Wi-Fi 7 era kicks off next year, according to a release schedule from the Wi-Fi Alliance.

By Michael Kan

TP-Link Archer BE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router Review

4.0

TP-Link's Archer BE800 is an expensive router that uses the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology to deliver some of the fastest throughput speeds we've seen, but only early adopters need apply.

By John R. Delaney

From 802.11b to Wi-Fi 7: What Do Wi-Fi Numbers Mean?

Higher numbers—like Wi-Fi 6 instead of 5—usually mean faster internet, but not always. Here's how to tell them apart and which one you should choose when upgrading your network.

By William Brawley

How to Access and Change Your Wi-Fi Router's Settings

Here's how to sign into your router to change your home network's name, password, security options, and various wireless settings.

By Lance Whitney

TP-Link Archer AX5400 Pro Review

4.0

TP-Link's Archer AX5400 Pro is a highly capable dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with multi-gig connectivity, parental controls, and network security software. It delivered strong throughput (if less-strong file-transfer performance) in our tests.

By John R. Delaney

Acer Predator Connect W6 Wi-Fi 6E Router Review

4.0

Acer's Predator Connect W6 is a pricey Wi-Fi 6E gaming router that uses the 6GHz band for exceptionally speedy throughput. Signal strength is its main shortcoming.

By John R. Delaney

19 Asus Routers Need Their Firmware Updated Immediately

Asus releases a patch for 9 serious security flaws, some of which are rated 'high' or 'critical.'

By Matthew Humphries