Most people use the word “Wi‑Fi” when they really mean “internet,” and that mix‑up quietly shapes how we shop for service, ...

The story of mesh networks in 2026 begins with Thread 1.4. In 2014, a coalition led by Arm, Google’s Nest Labs, and Samsung ...

Modern home design depends on reliable connectivity. Learn how an Orbi mesh WiFi system improves coverage, aesthetics and everyday living.

If you want to cover your home with strong Wi-Fi 7 signals but don’t require 6GHz data transmissions, consider Netgear’s Orbi 370 Series Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System. Priced reasonably at $349.99 for ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

Working from home by day, gaming and streaming by night? Defeating Wi-Fi dead zones is more important than ever. A mesh network system can help, and these are the best we've tested.

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The router throughput (speed) of the communications is measured very near the router in an "open space" hallway. For our test, it was 8 feet ...

Noticing some slowdown when internet usage is heavy? Don't rush to blame your ISP: It might actually be time to upgrade your router or switch to a mesh network. Cutting-edge networking hardware ...

Continuing our look at the work of the IOWN project, we find out what use cases the next evolved generation of the infrastructure will support and which firms are likely to gain.

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

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's ...

CES 2026 is just around the corner and we will be there again. Here, we look back at our 2025 coverage, which was very ...