While you may not realize it, you need to maintain your Wi-Fi router periodically, and given the critical role these devices play in providing your home with secure and fast connections to the ...

The router is the heart and soul of your home Wi-Fi network, and now it's more important than ever to make sure it's secure against bad guys. You need look no further than this week's eye-opening ...

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The popular router firmware now uses Alpine Linux's apk package manager, among many other changes.

Cisco routers are deployed in networks around the world and play pivotal roles in small networks as well as global wide area networks (WANs). The stability and security built into a Cisco router are ...

Upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 can help crowded homes, but it won't fix a slow ISP plan. Here's how to judge a potential upgrade in 2026 with your setup in mind.

As the number of connected devices in our homes and offices continues to multiply, the limitations of many consumer-grade broadband routers become increasingly apparent. Not so long ago, many users ...

Security researchers have identified a number of vulnerabilities in Ruckus-branded access points and routers. As tends to be the case, they all affect the router’s UI—allowing an attacker to log in as ...

When thinking about computer security, you probably consider your PC and phone first and foremost. But there’s a lot of hardware between you and the nebulous malefactors of the internet, and it’s ...

According to the FBI, there is a list of Wi-Fi routers that consumers need to consider replacing to avoid the potential for major security headaches.

"The Asante FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router (FR3004) has the ability to have its ROM flashed via its web interface (and a file that you download). The problem is, if you follow Asante's instructions, you ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Generally speaking, the most interaction people have with their router is the occasional turn-it-on-and-off-again when a ...