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Netgear routers seemingly won’t be banned in the US after all – and this just proves the ban was never about security

By Matt Hanson last updated

Updated Netgear’s special treatment with the US router ban is a new twist in a saga I'm already sick of.

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Good luck, Americans, your Wi-Fi choices are about to get worse — we’ve tested hundreds of routers and every single one of our favorites is made outside of the US

By Matt Hanson Published

Opinion Judging by our best routers guide, if the FCC does ban non-US-made devices, Americans could be in for a rough ride.

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Why the US just banned foreign-made routers — and what it means for you

By David Nield Published

US authorities have turned their attention to routers made outside the US, suggesting they're a national security risk.

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Asus RT-BE92U: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router provides a high-speed upgrade at a competitive price

By Cliff Joseph Published

Asus has knocked it out of the park with this brilliant Wi-Fi 7 router that offers excellent performance and a very competitive price.

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TechRadar's MWC Awards 2026 — our 12 winners from the big show

By TechRadar Team Published

Elite products to pay attention to from the Barcelona show.

Tech
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Qualcomm introduces Wi-Fi 8 chips with a startling speed boost at MWC 2026

By Darren Allan Published

MWC 2026 Yes, you may not have Wi-Fi 7 yet, but the Wi-Fi 8 juggernaut is already gathering pace.

MWC 2026
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TP-Link AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E Range Extender (RE815XE): a fast, affordable range extender

By Cliff Joseph Published

The TP-Link AXE5400 Wi-Fi 6E Range Extender (RE815XE) is a fast yet affordable range extender for tackling Wi-Fi deadspots.

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Asus RP-AX58: low-cost Wi-Fi 6 range extender for tackling Wi-Fi deadspots

By Cliff Joseph Published

Have a part of your home or office that your Wi-Fi signal just cannot reach? The Asus RP-AX58 is an affordable way to fix that.

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Netgear Nighthawk RS100 review: Netgear sees the light and releases an affordable Wi-Fi 7 router

By Cliff Joseph Published

We put Netgear's affordable Wi-Fi 7 router, the Nighthawk RS100, through its paces - but is it worth the money?

Wi-Fi & Broadband
A diagram showing a Wi-Fi router with motion-sensing powers, next to an Xfinity router on a purple background
These Wi-Fi routers can help detect motion in your home, but are also sparking privacy worries – here's why

By Monica J. White Published

Xfinity, a Comcast brand, has introduced a feature that lets your router and connected devices track motion in your home. Here's why it's not all good news.

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