ZDNET's key takeaways Routers are cheaper, faster, and easier to set up.Mesh systems fix dead zones with wider ...

Frustrated by slow streaming and laggy gaming? A new router or mesh network might help you supercharge your home internet.

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Wi-Fi dead zones can be an annoying problem. The solution can be as easy as a mesh router, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. What’s the magic of a mesh router? It’s actually pretty simple: Mesh ...

Limited settings. Basic parental controls (for now). Can’t mix and match routers. It comes in two flavors: The Wyze Mesh Router is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 mesh system ($174 for a 2-pack), and the Wyze ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. At just $40 per device, Vilo's mesh system could net you a ...

Very affordable. Easy to set up and straightforward to use. Useful features like guest Wi-Fi and parental controls. Reliable and stable connectivity. No support for Wi-Fi 6 or WPA3. Some devices ...

Nearly everyone knows traditional routers—they’ve been around forever at this point. You need just one to manage the internet connection provided through your modem. For some folks, this may be the ...

The budget smart home company’s Wi-Fi 6E router starts at $173.99, while the Wi-Fi 6 model is just $93.99. No monthly subscription required. The budget smart home company’s Wi-Fi 6E router starts at ...

If you implement mesh Wi-Fi, you may be able to disable the old Wi-Fi network in the cable modem settings, but Jim Rossman recommends leaving it be.(Jim Rossman / TNS) I’ve been helping a friend try ...

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