Generally, a Wi-Fi router connects multiple wired and wireless devices to form a local network and allows access to the Internet. That’s generally how a router works. However, there are also “router NAS options” in which a Wi-Fi router can also function as a mini server, simultaneously providing storage for … Continue Reading
This post features the top five 10Gbps Multi-Gig routers—routers with multiple 10Gbps ports—among those I’ve evaluated. They matter because 10Gbps is the highest theoretical bandwidth available for any home or small business. Consequently, these are also the best routers for those with 10Gbps Internet. I’ve used all of these devices … Continue Reading
First available with Wi-Fi 7, Multi-Link Operation, or MLO, is an exciting and promising feature on paper. In real life, it has proven to be complicated: great in some, subdued in others, and often not available at all. This post will explain all that in detail, using simple terms. It’ll … Continue Reading
If you’ve been holding off on getting a Wi-Fi 7 router because Wi-Fi 8 is on the horizon, the wait is almost over. ASUS today announced its first round of Wi-Fi 8 hardware, featuring not one, not two, but three options: two standalone routers and one ZenWiFi mesh system. In … Continue Reading
ASUS is one of the most prolific networking vendors and has, over the years, released numerous models of standalone Wi-Fi routers and purpose-built mesh systems. This post includes the company’s top five in each category, along with their applicable alternatives. All of these devices delivered excellent performance during my evaluation … Continue Reading
How the Wi-Fi bandwidth works has always been a mystery—we literally can’t put our finger on it. The hyped-up numbers thrown out by networking vendors only make things even more confusing. These days, when buying a router or mesh system, we also face a choice among dual-band, tri-band, and even … Continue Reading
If you’re considering using your own home-made VPN server, ASUS routers are generally good options. However, do you know that most of them are also great if you want to hook your entire home network to a paid VPN service? If that piques your interest—and you don’t want to pay … Continue Reading
This post lists the five best Wi-Fi 7 routers—specifically, the best tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers, each consisting of all three bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz—and their alternatives. These are all excellent options to consider when you need a new router in a home where a single Wi-Fi access point … Continue Reading
