Wi-Fi standards remain as confusing as ever.

Whether you're dealing with high pings when playing games or you just can't download files fast enough, upgrading to a new Wi ...

I’ve tested a lot of Wi-Fi routers over the years, and they’re pretty much always better than the one you’d get from your ISP ...

Place centrally in the home for maximum reach. Elevate on tall furniture (signals radiate outward and downward). Keep your router out in the open where it can broadcast clearly (avoid drawers or ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router ...

The TP-Link Roam 7 router is outstanding for travelers. Our testing found fast wireless connections thanks to Wi-Fi 7 support ...

Slow internet with a fast plan almost always means the router is the problem. The TP-Link Archer AX21 WiFi 6 just hit its all ...

Early users of Starlink received a perplexing email in November 2025, notifying them that SpaceX would no longer be supporting software updates to their first-generation router. To address this ...

A VPN passthrough is most associated with legacy protocols, and if you're experiencing issues with your connection, you ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...