A wireless router is a staple in any home that has a broadband Internet connection, whether it be via a cable or phone service provider. Here are the basics you need to know before getting a ...

Basic is as basic does, and a basic router can't be expected to have any features above basic routing capabilities. Maybe you'll get the ability to add one guest network, but that could be it.

It may seem complicated, but with basic knowledge and the right settings in your router, you’ll go a long way. Further reading: 4 preventative steps to avoid a home networking disaster ...

Curious about the difference between mesh routers and Wi-Fi extenders? Here's what I found after testing both.

A mesh network can set up with as few as two routers and can support a great deal more than that, depending on your router of choice. Frequency Bands: Typically, routers have two frequency bands.

For example, in two-router tests with static routing, we measured average latency of 2.017 millisec when forwarding 64-byte frames. But with RIP routing and 240 routes, average latency actually ...