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Modern homes demand strong, reliable Wi-Fi, yet many struggle with dead zones, inconsistent speeds, and multiple devices. Mesh Wi-Fi systems now blanket 6,000+ sq ft with tri-band 6GHz signals, ...

Public Wi-Fi, which is essentially free and accessible internet, is available almost everywhere you go in major cities, airports, shopping, and commercial districts. Whether you're traveling to and ...

A secure Wi-Fi setup is one of the most effective ways to block cyber intrusions, preventing most home network breaches through simple yet often overlooked router security practices. Many ...

Modern routers are considered secure access points to the internet, but are also repeatedly exploited for attacks. Hackers can take over routers, for example, to create a bot network unnoticed and use ...

Thousands of Asus routers have been hacked and are under the control of a suspected China-state group that has yet to reveal its intentions for the mass compromise, researchers said. The hacking spree ...

A major national security debate is unfolding, and it affects more than government networks. It touches your home, your devices and the Wi-Fi your family uses every day. The Commerce Department has ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Why the Feds Are Going After Such a Popular Brand But Is TP-Link Even Chinese? What ...

Government agencies are backing a proposal to ban TP-Link routers. The company's routers are the most popular option in the world. TP-Link routers have been involved in several hacking incidents.

A VPN-enabled router can provide online privacy for any device connected to it. But not all router models allow it. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...