Router

The Amazon Big Spring Sale features deals on many fun products but also some important, practical devices. Take TP-Link's Deco XE75 AXE5400, far from a flashy new tech toy but one of the best mesh Wi-Fi router systems of 2024. The three-pack Wi-Fi 6E system is currently down to $310 from $351 — a 12 percent discount and a record-low price for the trio. A single TP-Link Deco XE75 is also on sale, with a 24 percent discount cutting its price to $130 from $170.TP-LinkWe gave the TP-Link Deco XE75 an 87 in our review thanks…

Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched India's fastest and indigenously developed IP/MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) router in Bengaluru on Saturday. The reouter has a capacity of 2.4 tdps. The router was…

Wi-Fi makes it easy to connect your laptop, smartphone, gaming console, and more to the internet without the need for pesky cables. However, folks with large homes that span multiple floors have probably run into reception issues in rooms far away from the router. Wi-Fi routers work best across short distances – meaning far-flung rooms or outdoor locations might not be able to properly connect to the internet. Thankfully, you can use a second Wi-Fi router to boost your signal throughout your property and eliminate…

It's a great mesh network if you can afford it and you have the right gear to make the best of it.  Steven Vaughan-Nichols/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysNetgear Orbi 970 mesh Wi-Fi router has been out for months, but I only recently got one. Why? Because, until I upgraded my home office AT&T fiber Internet.  Also: Mesh routers vs. Wi-Fi routers: What is best for your home office?To get all that speed, you'll need a pretty penny. The Netgear Orbi 970 pack with a router and two satellites costs $2,299.99For that money,…

Announced at CES, the annual trade show currently being held in Las Vegas until January 12, the Wi-Fi Alliance consortium announced Wi-Fi 7, a new, faster standard for devices to connect to the internet.For those unfamiliar, the Wi-Fi consortium has been improving the wireless standard ever since its introduction in 1997. If you’ve seen certain terms in the past such as 802.11n and 802.11ac when buying a router or a Mac, these were previous Wi-Fi standards.WiFi 6E, introduced in 2020, has transfer speeds of up to 9 Gbps…

The Linksys Velop 7 is a powerful mesh router that isn't an eyesore. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Linksys Velop Pro 7 mesh router is available now from the company's site or Best Buy.Very fast speeds that don't drop or slow down throughout your house. Very simple setup.A bit pricey.I've been a fan of Linksys mesh routers for some time. I've used the Velop series for years and have found them to be seriously reliable mesh routers. Because I live in a 3,000-square-foot home, a mesh network is a must if I…

Netgear A strong internet connection should be supported by a modern router, especially if there are lots of devices that are using your Wi-Fi network. If you’re on the hunt for wireless router deals, here’s a recommendation — the Netgear Nighthawk AX2400 Wi-Fi 6 router, which is down to just $79 from $149 following a $70 discount from Walmart. There’s no telling how much time is remaining on this bargain though, so if you want to take advantage of this bargain, add it to your cart and proceed with the checkout…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. If you’re having trouble connecting to the internet, it may not be your service provider to blame. Bad connections and dead zones happen all the time if you’re living in a house with a lot of walls — or a lot of people. With everybody’s devices draining the WiFi, you end up with a weak, unreliable internet signal, and super slow speeds. Fortunately, you can fix the…

As the hub of your home network, a Wi-Fi router plays a pivotal role in supporting various devices simultaneously, from smart TVs and gaming consoles to smartphones and laptops. The introduction of bandwidth-intensive applications and the surge in remote work and online learning emphasize the need for a robust and efficient router. In this comprehensive guide, we discuss the key features of each router on our list, evaluating factors such as data transfer speeds, coverage…

Strangely enough, routers have had a huge technological bump in the last few years due to the number of devices that need to be connected to the internet. That’s one of the main aspects of the new Wi-Fi 6, a standard that not only increases speeds and quality of the connection but addresses the issue with ten devices or more needing to connect to the internet constantly without impacting quality. To that end, if you haven’t upgraded your router or mesh network in three to five or more years but are increasingly…