Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry ...

Unlike a standard router, which relies on a single device to cover your home, a mesh Wi-Fi system typically consists of a main router and one or more satellite nodes (also called extenders or points).

Not all homes will distribute Wi-Fi signal equally. The fact is, where you place the router can hugely affect your wireless coverage. It may seem logical to have the router inside a cabinet and ...

An old wireless router can spell big trouble. The need for security is more paramount than ever as many scams, viruses and other cyber-criminal activities have become a day-to-day occurrence. Between ...

The catch: You must be the sort of person who is willing to spend $850 for a table at Applebee’s. A number of usually affordable chain and fast-casual restaurants — including Olive Garden ...

Two botnets tracked as ‘Ficora’ and ‘Capsaicin’ have recorded increased activity in targeting D-Link routers that have reached end of life or are running outdated firmware versions.

A high-severity flaw impacting select Four-Faith industrial routers has come under active exploitation in the wild, according to new findings from VulnCheck. The vulnerability, tracked as ...

Then I have a suggestion: Build your own router/firewall. With a router running a more advanced operating system on more powerful hardware than standard consumer routers, a whole world of new ...

In just over a couple of years, TP-Link routers, made by the Chinese networking company TP-Link ... Among some notable alternatives he lists are Netgear, Cisco, Linksys, Ubiquiti Networks, Arista ...

An oft-neglected but critically important part of your home is your router. This handy tool keeps your devices connected to the internet. Ready to buy? Our experts surveyed the market to find the ...

China claims to have achieved a ‘world record’ in shipbuilding by developing a massive cargo ship similar to its Fujian aircraft carrier. Named Fan Zhou 8, the cargo ship has an unprecedented ...

Finance and more. The best-selling routers in the US may not be available for much longer. Authorities are weighing a ban on TP-Link Wi-Fi routers in the next year, The Wall Street Journal reported.