Unlike a standard router, which relies on a single device to cover your home, a mesh Wi-Fi system typically consists of a main router and one or more satellite nodes (also called extenders or points).

Not all homes will distribute Wi-Fi signal equally. The fact is, where you place the router can hugely affect your wireless coverage. It may seem logical to have the router inside a cabinet and ...

An old wireless router can spell big trouble. The need for security is more paramount than ever as many scams, viruses and other cyber-criminal activities have become a day-to-day occurrence. Between ...

In one instance, the spies broke into an admin account that then gave them access to more than 100,000 routers, she added. "So, when the Chinese compromised that account, they gained that kind of ...

Two botnets tracked as ‘Ficora’ and ‘Capsaicin’ have recorded increased activity in targeting D-Link routers that have reached end of life or are running outdated firmware versions.

A high-severity flaw impacting select Four-Faith industrial routers has come under active exploitation in the wild, according to new findings from VulnCheck. The vulnerability, tracked as ...

Then I have a suggestion: Build your own router/firewall. With a router running a more advanced operating system on more powerful hardware than standard consumer routers, a whole world of new ...

An oft-neglected but critically important part of your home is your router. This handy tool keeps your devices connected to the internet. Ready to buy? Our experts surveyed the market to find the ...

The campaign started in October and targets multiple network video recorders and TP-Link routers with outdated firmware. One of the vulnerabilities used in the campaign was documented by TXOne ...

If something doesn’t change soon, this could very well become a common occurrence with the best Wi-Fi 7 routers. With a Wi-Fi 6E-powered router, you also get access to the 6 GHz band ...

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