I know, with how much I talk about monitoring your home network, I haven't been as fastidious with my own network. Things are ...

Imagine this: your smart home devices, guest Wi-Fi, and workstations all coexist on the same network. A single compromised IoT device could expose sensitive data or disrupt your entire system. It’s a ...

A major national security debate is unfolding, and it affects more than government networks. It touches your home, your devices and the Wi-Fi your family uses every day. The Commerce Department has ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Why the Feds Are Going After Such a Popular Brand But Is TP-Link Even Chinese? What ...

In an era of remote work and countless streaming services, it's difficult to imagine life without not just the internet, but Wi-Fi. An April 2024 report by Parks Associates found 80 percent of ...

A number of US government agencies are backing a potential move by the Commerce Department to ban TP-Link routers, according to The Washington Post. Multiple sources familiar with internal ...

What is the best gaming router? A good gaming router can completely revolutionize your online gaming experience. Though you may receive a router from your service provider and not give it much thought ...

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 ...

Have you been told that VLANs are the ultimate solution to your network woes? That they’ll magically secure your infrastructure, eliminate complexity, and solve all your traffic management headaches?

Want to connect to a VPN on a Netgear router? We explain how to set up a VPN on a Netgear router and recommend the best VPNs for the job. Netgear routers are some of the most affordable and ...

The FBI just flagged 13 outdated internet routers that hackers can easily exploit—if yours is on the list, it may already be compromised. If your internet has been lagging, or your home devices acting ...