Dual LAN ports are a necessity for use cases where reliability, separation, and control of network traffic are paramount. It lets you screen internet traffic.

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying ...

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, ...

Black Friday is finally here, meaning it’s time to save big on gaming PCs, graphics cards, TVs, processors, and more. And if you were planning to get a solid modem router combo for your home or office ...

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 ...

This article was created in partnership with Best Buy. All selections and source material were provided by Best Buy. While many internet service providers allow you to rent equipment for your home, ...

Control. Can’t find much of it in life, but I strive for it on my home network. After some early life experiences with cheap, basic routers, I currently run a more complex setup. But it’s not without ...

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 ...

After the release of the iPhone 16e with Apple's first C1 5G modem and subsequently the C1X modem with the iPhone Air, Apple is expected to power all upcoming iPhone 18 devices (including new ...

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 ...