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Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2026: Our Top Picks After Testing Range and Speed

If you want to completely eliminate dead zones in your home, upgrading to a full-fledged mesh system is the best option. We ...
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I Review Routers for a Living. Don’t Buy a Router Right Now

I Review Routers for a Living. Don’t Buy a Router Right Now ...
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Should You Buy or Rent Your Router? Here’s What I Learned $873 Later

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...
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Wi-Fi Technicians Reveal the 5 Worst Spots to Place Your Router

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide, and ...
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I Used to Tell People to Skip Wi-Fi 7 Routers. CNET's Lab Testing Changed My Mind

I Used to Tell People to Skip Wi-Fi 7 Routers. CNET's Lab Testing Changed My Mind ...
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The Most Popular Wi-Fi Router in the US Could Soon Be Banned

Federal departments and agencies are backing a TP-Link ban, which stems from national security risks related to the company's complicated ties to China. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering ...
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There's a Difference Between Your Modem and Router. Here's What You Should Know

These two devices help power your home internet connection. It helps to know how they function. Here are the details. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure ...
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Parent-Approved Wi-Fi Routers and Extenders for Your Kid's Room

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. One thing being a parent has taught me is that you have to ...