A standard router is often less hassle to set up than a mesh network. For something that "just works," a typical router might be the best option. Set it up once, make sure updates are automatically ...

Ready to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can ...

Conor has been staunchly in favor of Android since graduating to a smartphone from his hot pink Motorola RAZR. In fact, he'll gladly ruin a friendly dinner in service of lambasting Apple devices to ...

Your WiFi router is responsible for handling all of the data that flows into and out of your home through your internet service provider (ISP). The best routers in Consumer Reports’ ratings keep ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. A dual-band, AC1200 router, Vilo doesn't support Wi-Fi 6, ...

Bratton McGregor was tired of dealing with crummy WiFi. A small business owner who lives just outside Mobile, Ala., he merely wanted to stream Netflix and play the occasional video game on the family ...

Compare mesh Wi-Fi vs traditional routers in 2026 for coverage, speed, latency, and device handling in large homes and smart ...

At $900 for a two-pack or $1,200 for a three-pack, the Linksys Velop Atlas Max 6E mesh router shows that access to the 6GHz band won't come cheap. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a ...

iPhone, Mac and iPad users, the Velop AX4200 might be the mesh Wi-Fi router you’ve been looking for. Especially if you also use HomeKit. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Linksys Velop AX4200 Tri-Band ...

The Google Nest Wifi Pro is down to $99.99 on Amazon, its lowest price ever. It offers an easy upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E with tri-band support, reliable performance, and quick setup through the Google Home ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The router throughput (speed) of the communications is measured very near the router in an "open space" hallway. For our test, it was 8 feet ...