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How to extend your Wi-Fi range with another router

Wi-Fi dead zones in the home or at work can be a real pain. But if you have an old router, you can convert it into a Wi-Fi repeater yourself. Here's how.
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How to fix slow upload speeds (common causes and solutions)

The Eero 7 Max works with Wi-Fi 7.

No sane person should spend $600 on a consumer-level router

The Eero 7 Max works with Wi-Fi 7.

Amazon’s Eero Max 7 router is ridiculously expensive

The Netgear Nighthawk AXE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E Router on a table.

You’re putting your router in the wrong spot. Here’s where to put it instead

Netgear's Nighthawk RAXE500 tri-band router.

How to change the Wi-Fi channel on a router

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The best budget routers you can buy right now

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Intel could give us Wi-Fi 7 devices long before Apple gets around to it

The Linksys Hydra 6 dual-band mesh WiFi 6 router.

Linksys’ new dual-band Wi-Fi 6 routers are surprisingly affordable

Netgear's Nighthawk RAXE500 tri-band router.

How do you reset a Netgear router?

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How I repurposed an old Raspberry Pi into a travel router

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Best routers for Xfinity home Internet service

The TP-Link Archer AXE200 Omni with its antennas in motion.

TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 6E router comes with motorized antennas for better reception

TP-Link has a new Wi-Fi 6E router with four motorized antennas that follow you to deliver the best reception.
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Netgear’s new Nighthawk gaming router brings Wi-Fi 6E speeds to the masses

Netgear launches a more affordable Wi-Fi 6E router for gamers at CES in the form of the Nighthawk RAXE300.
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Save $100 on the gaming Netgear Nighthawk router for Cyber Monday

This Netgear Nighthawk Router Cyber Monday deal is one of the best deals we've seen yet, offering $100 off the standard price of the router.
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Netgear’s $1,500 Orbi mesh Wi-Fi 6E router promises double the speed

Netgear's quad-band Wi-Fi 6E Orbi mesh router promises speeds in excess of 10Gbps provided your Internet connection is fast enough to handle it.
Netgear's Nighthawk RAXE500 tri-band router.

How to update your router firmware

If your router hasn't been updated in a few years, it could have valuable firmware updates and fixes waiting. Here's how to access them and update your router.
Netgear's Nighthawk RAXE500 tri-band router.

How to change your router’s Wi-Fi password

Is it time to update your Wi-Fi password to something more secure? Our guide will run through exactly how to change your router Wi-Fi password the easy way.
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Give your router new superpowers by installing DD-WRT

If you've got an older router kicking around, give it a new job. DD-WRT lets you configure all sorts of things, thereby allowing for expanded functionality.
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The best Cyber Week router deals for 2020

Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, and others are still offering some incredible extended Cyber Week router deals from the best brands, including Netgear and Linksys.
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Google Wifi vs. Nest Wifi

Having trouble deciding between Google's first-generation Wifi system and the second-generation Nest Wifi offering? We look at each to determine the best pick.
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How to port forward

If you're a gamer noticing poor online performance, you may need to alter the settings for your router. Here's how to port forward for a better experience.
The Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router in use.

Cheap Routers: Asus, Belkin, Netgear on sale starting at just $20

Upgrade your internet connection while you’re stuck at home with these router deals on Amazon and Best Buy from Belkin, Asus, and Netgear for as low as $20.
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TP-Link’s new routers give you a huge mesh network for just $99

TP-Link is looking to undercut the mesh-networking competition with its new Deco W2400 router two-pack offer. Available exclusively through Walmart, the bundle gives buyers a dual-band, mesh network with support for 100 simultaneous devices over 3,000 square feet, all for under $100.
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How Wi-Fi 6 will transform connectivity in your home, at the office, and beyond

Even though Wi-Fi 6 is just emerging, Cisco is already looking to improve on the standard by offering PC users a more secure and seamless way to authenticate and connect to public networks. Through the Open Roaming Consortium, Cisco wants Wi-Fi to be as seamless as roaming on a smartphone.  
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TP-Link’s new Wi-Fi 6 routers look more like alien spaceships than ever

TP-Link has debuted its next-gen consumer networking hardware in the form of some fantastically outlandish looking routers. The Wi-Fi 6-supporting routers combine perforated black plastic with colored accents and an array of aerials that would make the communication arrays of sci-fi space ships blush.
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NSA tools are still letting hackers take over unpatched systems

NSA hacking tools stolen more than two years ago are still being used in new and dangerous ways. Hackers are using the tools to go after systems previously protected behind routers, potentially leaving as many as a million PCs around the world vulnerable. Make sure your PC and router are well patched.
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Apple discontinues AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule as it exits Wi-Fi router business

Apple is making a full exit out of the Wi-Fi router business, as it has officially stopped selling its remaining AirPort models. Apple had previously stopped selling the AirPort Express, and now its website and retail stores no longer offer the AirPort Extreme or AirPort Time Capsule routers.
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Hacker infects 100K routers in latest botnet attack aimed at sending email spam

Researchers discovered a new botnet that targets your router in order to send out email spam. Approximately 100,000 routers worldwide are now infected, with a large distribution of affected devices in India, China, and the United States. The hacker is using a complex script to carry out his attack.
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Despite serious security flaws, D-Link will (again) not patch some routers

Despite serious warnings raised by security researcher Błażej Adamczyk that affects eight D-Link routers, the manufacturer revealed that it won't issue patches to six models, citing end-of-life policies. This is the second time in approximately one year that D-Link has failed to patch its older routers.
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Razer’s new Sila router is primed to deliver lag-free gaming connections

The Sila is another tool that Razer is adding to a gamer's arsenal. The Razer Sila is a fast wireless router that complements the aesthetics of Razer's Blade laptops. The router ships with technology that promises fast connections. You can even link multiple Silas together to create your own mesh network.
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Wi-Fi vulnerability could allow attackers to steal your data on unencrypted sites

A 20-year-old security flaw in the design of the Wi-Fi standard and how computers communicate using the transmission control protocol could allow hackers to perform a web cache poisoning attack to steal your data and login information. This attack technique won't work with encrypted sites that use HTTPS and HSTS.
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Samsung SmartThings adds A.I.-based Wi-Fi for faster, smarter home networking

Samsung introduced the SmartThings Wifi, an A.I.-based multifunction mesh networking router with an integrated smart home hub. Positioned to simplify home networking and smart home connections, the SmartThings Wifi is designed to intelligently allocate network speed and bandwidth based on device and application needs.
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Netgear router bug let hackers steal classified documents on drones, tanks

Documents from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army were stolen by a hacker who used a simple exploit on a Netgear router after finding that its admin password had not been changed from the default. Those documents were then offered up for sale on the dark web alongside aerial drone footage and training manuals.