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TP-Link Archer BE9700 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 router on a table.
TP-Link’s New Wi-Fi 7 Routers Have Tri-Band 10Gbps for $250
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Plus, a mesh router system that hits 14 Gbps.

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Illustration of an Orb internet score.
Ookla Founder Launches "Orb," a Smarter Internet Quality Tracker
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Yes, I'm pondering my Orb.

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An old Medialink budget router.
7 Common Router Placement Mistakes You Should Avoid
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Right spot, strong signal!

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The top of the Unifi Dream Router 7.
I Switched My Network to Unifi and I’m Hooked
Wi-Fi Routers

Unifi really unifies my network.

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Grey gigabit switch.
Don’t Overpay for a Network Switch, a Cheap One Is Usually Best
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Switch to spending less money.

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D-Link discontinued router on a gradient background.
You Need to Stop Using These D-Link Routers
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Your network is at risk, and no patch is coming.

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A laptop with a strong Wi-Fi signal, a phone with a low Wi-Fi signal, and a router beside them.
Mobile Hotspot vs. Mobile Router: What's the Difference?
Cloud & Internet

Let's talk about what makes a mobile hotspot different from a mobile router.

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A router with an open souce icon above it.
Don't Toss Your Old Router: 5 Practical Ways to Reuse It
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You'll regret it later.

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TP-Link Archer BE230 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router at CES 2024
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up a Wi-Fi Network
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Your Wi-Fi shouldn't be a headache.

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An illustration of a hotel room with a small travel router on the bedside table
7 Features to Look for in a Travel Router
Wi-Fi Routers

You need to travel with the right companions for the best trips.

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A router with an open souce icon above it.
I Switched to an Open-Source Router and There's No Turning Back, Here's Why
Hardware

Open-source routers come with many benefits. These are the ones I find the most compelling.

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A small router on a table in the foreground with a man in the back, blurred.
What Is a Travel Router, and Is It Worth It?
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A not-so-local area network.

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A travel suitcase with some travel accessories and a router next to it.
7 Reasons to Get a Travel Router
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If you travel a lot, getting a travel router could make staying connected easier and safer.

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Box contents of the Netgear Nighthawk MK93S Tri-Band Mesh Wifi 6E System arranged in a row on a table.
Can You Mix and Match Mesh Network Hardware?
Hardware

Mixing and matching mesh network hardware ranges from easy-peasy to agonizing.

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A phone with an IP address and several people around it.
Why You Should (Or Shouldn't) Get a Static IP From Your ISP
Cloud & Internet

Some people don't like change.

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An iPhone 15 with apps visible.
The End of Netflix Basic, and Better iPhone Repairs: Weekly Roundup
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Everything you might have missed this week.

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Small black router on an outdoor table
TP-Link’s New Travel Router Is a Do-It-All Hotspot
Wi-Fi Routers

It can be a router, hotspot, or access point, complete with VPN support.

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A black router.
Bad Wi-Fi Coverage? Do These 5 Things Before Buying a New Router
Wi-Fi Routers

There are less expensive way to get great Wi-Fi coverage than buying a whole new router.

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A laptop running a network speed test and displaying a high ping.
Why Is My Ping So High? (And How to Lower It)
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It's over 9000!

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Person connecting an Ethernet cable to the Netgear Nighthawk MK93S main router.
How to Fix a Broken Ethernet Connection on Windows 11
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Revive the Ethernet connection.

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