A router is the heart of a local network. Each network needs one router, and preferably no more than one.
At a minimum, a router includes a WAN port to connect to an Internet source and a few LAN ports for connecting local wired devices. Technically, a router is a layer 3 network switch.
Nowadays, the term “router” is often used to refer to a “Wi-Fi router” — one that has a built-in Wi-Fi access point. Consequently, we use “non-Wi-Fi” to refer to a standard router that lacks built-in Wi-Fi capability.
Wi-Fi has become so popular that, nowadays, obtaining a router without it—a non-Wi-Fi router—can be a challenge. Yet such a router is …
In a network, everything goes through the router. As a result, its security determines the entire system’s overall security. This …
After the first attempt a year ago, Morse Micro made Wi-Fi Halow a reality at CES 2026 by unveiling the …
Motorola, often known for cable modems, today unveiled its first Wi-Fi 7 device at CES 2026: the Motorola MNQ1525. You …
TP-Link today showcased its two new Wi-Fi 7 devices at CES 2026: the Archer BE670 and the Deco BE77. As …
The future is here. Sort of. Today, ASUS announced the ROG NeoCore, its “first” Wi-Fi 8 router at CES 2026. …
This post includes my best end-of-year Wi-Fi solutions. These are routers and Wi-Fi systems I’ve had extensive experience with in …
Here’s some exciting news for those looking to bring their home network along on a long road trip: Ubiquiti just …
The head says it. This post lists the current best dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers. They are hardware that does not …
In simple terms, ASUS’s TUF Gaming BE9400 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 router (model TUF-BE9400), which was first announced in May 2025, …
