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

I needed a way to connect my phone to my router, and have it work reliably. Turns out, I have 3 options (and I saved the best ...
techtimes

7 Router Settings You Should Change for Better Speed and Security

Improve home Wi‑Fi speed and security with seven essential router settings, including Wi‑Fi channel changes, WPA3 security, firmware updates, and QoS tuning for smoother performance. Pixabay, stux ...
Ars Technica

Cable lobby warns of chaos if FCC doesn’t relax ban on foreign routers

The cable industry’s primary lobby group is seeking a waiver of the Federal Communications Commission ban on foreign routers, warning of potential chaos if cable Internet service providers can’t ...
The New York Times

Is Your Router Due for an Upgrade? Here’s How to Tell.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo It’s easy to go years without thinking about your router, ...
CNET on MSN

Your home router was a target of Russian military intelligence. Here's what to do now

Russia's Military Hackers Targeted Home Routers Across 23 States. Here's What to Do ...
ZDNet

I built my own Wi-Fi router with a Raspberry Pi for Starlink and solar control - here's how

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Wired

Routers, Modems, and Why Knowing the Difference Is Crucial

To get internet access in your home, you need both a modem and a router. They aren't interchangeable, and they serve two very different functions. If you think of your home as an island, the modem is ...
9to5Mac

The FBI may have reset your wireless router remotely; if so, you should replace it

The FBI and NSA jointly announced that Russia has been systematically compromising the security of home and small office routers since at least 2024. They obtained a court order to allow them to ...
Gizmodo

Forget Slow WiFi, Amazon Just Cut the Best-Selling WiFi 6 TP-Link Router to a Near Record Low

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes Most ...
Mashable

FCC expands WiFi router ban. What it means for you.

About a month ago, the FCC decided to ban the import or sale of all new, foreign-made WiFi routers. Now, the list has expanded a bit. Our friends at PCMag spotted an update to the FCC's router ban FAQ ...
CNN

These are 2 best mesh Wi-Fi routers for stable, easy-to-use home internet

The fight for the throne went to the fastest data-slinger in my apartment. The Asus ZenWiFi BT6 landed the highest download speed scores on the Internet Health Test, averaging out at 652.7 Mbps.
Government Technology

Feds Urge Americans to Update Home Routers for Security

(TNS) — Federal intelligence agencies are issuing an urgent warning for Americans to immediately secure their home internet routers after the FBI disrupted a massive Russian military hacking campaign ...