Routers

The Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro, which we named the best pick for people new to mesh Wi-Fi systems, is on sale for $220 for the two-pack. That's a 27 percent discount, which is the best price it's been all year and just $20 more than the all time low it hit for Black Friday last November. The set of two should provide coverage for 4,400 square feet. If you've got a particularly large home or tricky areas due to thick walls or other interference, you might want the three-pack. That set is down to $319 after a 20 percent…

Image used with permission by copyright holderIf you have home internet, you’ll likely have been sent a towering internet box we call a cable modem. Seemingly innocuous, that modem can cost you big time over the years as you usually have to pay rental fee to your ISP provider for using it. It only makes sense to get a your own modem, with some essentially paying for themselves. However, you may not be sure which one to get. In this guide, we look at the best cable modems for the three most popular cable internet…

BharOS, an indigenously developed mobile operating system, is considering providing its technology for routers, said Karthik Ayyar, the founder of JandK Operations, an IIT Madras incubated non-profit organisation that has built BharOS.“We are looking at different variants of our operating system for different purposes,” Ayyar told ET. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteMITMIT Technology Leadership and InnovationVisitIndian School of BusinessISB Digital…

This article navigates the intricate landscape of wireless routers, presenting a curated list of the top 9 picks that promise not only speed, but also reliability and advanced features. These routers go beyond the conventional, introducing cutting-edge technologies to meet the demands of modern connectivity. As we check out the wireless routers, factors such as speed, range, security features, and ease of setup take precedence. The routers in this guide showcase a spectrum of…

If a single point of access for your wireless connections just isn't cutting it, a mesh WiFi system might be what you need. A few different routers, including Google's Nest WiFi Pro 6E routers are currently on sale at Amazon and at Google's own store. A three-pack of the Pro routers is down to $320, which is a 20 percent discount and a record low. The deal is part of a larger sale at Amazon, that also includes deals on other Nest smart home devices like doorbells, cameras and thermostats.…

Image: Getty Images 1. You're on a tight budgetStandard routers are generally more affordable than mesh network products. While you can still expect to pay hundreds of dollars for a premium router, many options are budget-friendly, quick, and stable enough to keep your home office running effectively without further input.  2. You have heavy bandwidth and speed requirements Many routers today, such as the Netgear Nighthawk models, are designed with the technology needed to meet heavy bandwidth and streaming…

There is nothing more frustrating than your internet moving along at a snail’s pace. Webpages take forever to load, and games and streaming services experience lag. With Zoom meetings becoming a more regular occurrence, any significant slowdown in your internet makes working at home much more difficult, too. Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer through a slow internet speed anymore, especially with so many tips and tricks available to help improve your Wi-Fi speed. Before you reach for your phone to upgrade…

This is a good time to buy a mesh router if you want to boost your WiFi network's coverage at a low price. Amazon is running a sale with steep discounts on previous-generation Eero routers. Most notably, an Eero Pro is available for $80, or half its usual price — a bargain if you're looking for a tri-band system. You can also buy a three-pack of standard dual-band routers for $130, or 24 percent off. eero…

TP-Link Archer AX21 tech specs: Frequency: 5 gigahertz | Data transfer rate: 1200 megabytes per second | Frequency bands supported: Dual band | Dimensions: 10.28 x 5.3 x 1.61 inches The TP-Link Archer AX21 combines affordability with performance, making it the best budget router overall that you can buy.As the CEO of Voices, David Ciccarelli uses his router to run his business on a daily basis. "It's a pretty nifty device, especially considering its affordable price tag," he says. "Although it doesn't have some of the…

Check your IP address via ipconfig. Image: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNET Alternatively, you can find your router's IP address directly in Windows. In Windows 10, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Status and click the link for View hardware and connection properties. In Windows 11, go to Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Hardware and connection properties. Check the entry for Ethernet or Wi-Fi and look for the IPv4 address or IPv4 default gateway to find your…