These days, your wireless router is not just your lifeline to the internet, but also to your job. We've hand-tested the top routers so you can find the right fit to build a snappy home Wi-Fi network.

The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro WiFi 8 router promises a new era of stable and reliable connections, which is still a ...

Every model in our ratings is tested by the expert technicians in our labs just north of New York City, where we simulate a typical home environment, measuring the throughput (which can be thought of ...

Your Wi-Fi router is probably not that different from the same model made decades ago, but a 5G router could be the ...

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 ...

The holiday season puts a big strain on your Internet connection, from family movie nights to long-distance video calls. If you're seeing some slowdown, it might be time to upgrade your router or ...

My favorite VPN routers provide blanket coverage and security for your home, saving you the work of installing VPNs on ...

Online gaming requires a constant stream of data—both up and down the metaphorical pipeline—and any skip can mean missing a split second of action and losing the game or being booted from the game ...

Ready to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can even turn your router setup into a mesh system.) Here are the top performers ...

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This custom Wi-Fi router works off-grid with Starlink and can control my solar power station. Here's how I went about it.