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Wi-Fi Routers: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
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Latest Wi-Fi Router Stories

These days, your wireless router is not just your lifeline to the internet, but also to your job. Here's what you need to build a snappy home Wi-Fi network, along with reviews of the best Wi-Fi routers we've tested for a range of needs and budgets.

By John R. Delaney  & Tom Brant
Person using a phone next to a Wi-Fi router

Make your house the place to be this hosting season, thanks in part to your steady Wi-Fi connection.

By Karl Klockars  & Jade Chung-Lee
Best Networking Deals

Have a full house working, gaming, streaming, and news binging, all at the same time? If you're experiencing lags, try these easy router tips to get back online before calling your ISP.

By John R. Delaney  & Whitson Gordon
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Is your internet a little sluggish? A good new router can solve that—and many top-rated routers are offering huge discounts even after Prime Day is over. Not for long though; so act fast!

By Shubham Yewale
Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2024 Wireless Routers

Is your internet a little sluggish? A good new router can solve that—and Amazon's fall sales event is the perfect time to make a cost-effective upgrade. Just do it before the sale ends at midnight tonight!

By Shubham Yewale
Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2024 Wireless Routers

Internet been a little sluggish around your home? A new quality router (on the cheap) can solve that and Amazon's fall sales event is the ideal time to make a cost-effective upgrade.

By Shubham Yewale
Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2024 Wireless Routers

Wi-Fi 6, now the norm in most new routers, can take advantage of improved speeds and bandwidth. Is it time to upgrade and future-proof your network? We've tested all the latest Wi-Fi 6 routers to help you decide.

By John R. Delaney
Eero Pro 6

Every day, we head into the deal mines, digging for savings and discounts on the best electronics out there. And every day, there's one deal that stands above them all. This is that deal!

By Shubham Yewale
TP-Link Archer GX-90 AX6600 router on tan background

Have a household full of digital devices—and online gamers? Your network needs a router that's ready-made to give gaming traffic the right of way. Check out the best we've tested.

By John R. Delaney
Gaming routers

When any smartphone comes within range of your Wi-Fi router, it reports your details to a giant database that helps fine-tune GPS positioning. Rather not participate? We can help.

By Neil J. Rubenking
router and phones artwork
3.5

The TP-Link GE800 BE19000 is a tri-band router designed for gamers, with Wi-Fi 7 tech to deliver speedy throughput and a generous assortment of gamer-friendly features. Only its relatively weak signal strength holds it back from excellence.

By John R. Delaney
The TP-Link Archer GE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router

A pair of lawmakers are concerned the Chinese government may exploit TP-Link routers to spy on Americans.

By Michael Kan
TP-Link router
3.5

The Asus RT-BE88U is a dual-band router that uses Wi-Fi 7 technology and an exceptional complement of high-speed wired ports to deliver speedy internet, but its lack of a 6GHz radio band and 320MHz channel support may discourage early adopters.

By John R. Delaney
The Asus RT-BE88U Dual-band WiFi 7 Router

The satellite-based Starlink internet service unlocks excellent speeds pretty much anywhere you can see the sky. Here’s what you need to know and how to get started.

By Brian Westover
Starlink Dish V4

Want to use your own Wi-Fi router or mesh system with Starlink? Here's how to add your own equipment to Starlink routers old and new, boosting your coverage and speeds to the next level.

By Brian Westover
A Wi-Fi router against a red background
4.5
Editors' Choice

Thanks in part to the latest Dish V4 and Router Gen 3, Starlink is faster and more reliable, making it the best option for high-speed internet connectivity in remote and rural areas.

By Brian Westover
Starlink Dish V4

No more monthly fees, built-in ad blocking, and the ability to connect up to five devices at once!

Router plugged into side of laptop

Upgrade to the next generation of WiFi for faster speeds and greater connectivity.

Black Wi-Fi Router

Looking to improve your home's Wi-Fi coverage without seriously wiping out your wallet? Snag a post-Prime Day deal on cost-effective networking equipment that'll keep you connected.

By Joe Hindy
Amazon Prime Day 2024 Wi-Fi Router and Mesh Deals

Looking to improve your home's Wi-Fi coverage without seriously wiping out your wallet? Snag a Prime Day deal on some cost-effective networking equipment that'll keep you connected.

By Joe Hindy
Amazon Prime Day 2024 Wi-Fi Router and Mesh Deals