Routers News and Articles

TP-Link's Archer Pro Wi-Fi 6 router is on sale for $99

The TP-Link Archer AX55 Pro is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with solid range in a compact design. While not the fastest, it supports OneMesh and Wi-Fi EasyMesh, making network expansion easy with compatible devices from TP-Link and other brands.

By TechSpot Deals, February 28, 2025, 12:28 PM

The Web Electronics

New long-range Wi-Fi HaLow router hits the market for less than $100, up to 10-mile connectivity

Morse Micro's router pushes boundaries with 32Mbps HaLow and 300Mbps Wi-Fi 4 speeds

By Skye Jacobs, February 23, 2025, 2:46 PM 13 comments

Electronics The Web

Amazon expands Eero lineup with new Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers, starting at $170

Eero's most affordable Wi-Fi 7 router

By Kishalaya Kundu, February 20, 2025, 9:56 AM

Hardware Electronics

OpenWrt's first "unbrickable" reference router is now available

A device designed with repairability and customization in mind

By Alfonso Maruccia, December 2, 2024, 3:28 PM

Hardware Security

D-Link won't patch its older VPN routers, leaving critical vulnerability unaddressed

Instead, it is offering a 20% discount on a newer model

A hot potato: D-Link is strongly recommending that users of its older VPN routers replace the devices following the discovery of a serious remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. As the models have reached their end of life and end of support dates, they won't be patched to protect against the flaw.

Full story By Rob Thubron, November 21, 2024, 7:42 AM 7 comments

Security Microsoft

Hacked TP-Link routers at center of massive botnet used to attack Azure customers

The network is probably still operational and likely acquiring new infrastructure

By Skye Jacobs, November 3, 2024, 7:34 AM 11 comments

Security Hardware

These Linksys routers are likely transmitting cleartext passwords

Owners should change their SSID and password without using the Linksys app

By Daniel Sims, July 12, 2024, 6:15 AM

Electronics The Web

TP-Link launches $600 Archer GE800, its first Wi-Fi 7 gaming router

The Wi-Fi 7 router to go for if visible antennas are not your thing

By Zo Ahmed, June 29, 2024, 11:49 AM 11 comments

Hardware Electronics

Starlink Mini is a $299 dish that provides 100Mbps WiFi 6 internet from a tiny box

The laptop-sized unit can be carried in a backpack

By Zo Ahmed, June 20, 2024, 10:06 AM 20 comments

Security The Web

Hackers damaged over 600,000 routers last year that belonged to a single ISP

An unusually destructive cyber-attack with an unknown purpose

By Alfonso Maruccia, June 3, 2024, 12:11 PM

Security Hardware

Security flaw in this TP-Link Archer router receives 10 out of 10 severity rating

Update TP-Link's Archer C5400X router now to fix remote takeover vulnerability

By Zo Ahmed, May 29, 2024, 8:10 AM

Security The Web

New variant of "TheMoon" malware enslaves thousands of insecure Asus routers into a malicious proxy

Cybercriminals have partnered in a novel botnet-as-a-service operation

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 27, 2024, 9:42 AM

Hardware The Web

Banana Pi's new $30 router delivers Wi-Fi 6 speeds, OpenWrt flexibility

Cutting-edge networking tech doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg

By Zo Ahmed, March 14, 2024, 8:40 AM 7 comments

Gaming Hardware

Hardware hackers manage to run GTA: Vice City on a wireless router

If a PowerPC-based router can run Linux, it will definitely run video games, too

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 4, 2024, 1:45 PM

Electronics Industry

The Wi-Fi 7 standard has been finalized, certification program for compatible devices begins

The new standard will push the boundaries of today's wireless connectivity

By Alfonso Maruccia, January 9, 2024, 12:49 PM

Tech Deals Electronics

Google Nest WiFi Pro 3-pack mesh router hits new record low

Originally priced at $200, the Google Nest WiFi Pro is now available at $139 for a single unit. You can also purchase a two-pack for $237 or a three-pack for $299.

By Ivan Franco, January 5, 2024, 12:14 PM