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 ...

Routers are cheaper, faster, and easier to set up. Mesh systems fix dead zones with wider coverage. Choose based on budget, home size, and connection needs. With the adoption of remote and hybrid ...

A mesh router spreads your Wi-Fi network out through multiple access points in the building. It’s a great way to fix dead zones and expand Wi-Fi coverage over a much greater area. However, setting up ...

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 ...

Home Wi-Fi used to be so simple. You could plug in a router and connect all of your devices. Now we have fancy gaming routers, gigabit speeds, and more options than you can count. One of the easiest ...

Mesh router systems are more popular than ever because it’s never been more important to have excellent home Wi-Fi. We have all sorts of devices that rely on it; whether that’s smart speakers or a ...