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The best VPN router 2026
Updated We test the best VPN routers to automatically protect all your Wi-Fi and ethernet-connected devices.
Researchers warn you can be tracked and identified from Wi-Fi signals
Feedback signals used by ordinary routers can be tapped into to identify you based on the way you walk.
The FBI just remotely reset thousands of home and small office routers
The FBI obtained court-authorization to reset thousands of routers remotely, so they could kick lurking Russian hackers out of compromised networks
FCC router ban begs the question: Do you know what’s running in your network?
In March 2026, the FCC banned authorization for new, foreign-made consumer routers, citing national security risks. How should organizations respond?
Why new FCC rules could leave millions stuck with outdated, insecure hardware
FCC rules restrict new foreign routers, leaving ISP-controlled households stuck with existing devices despite security concerns and no immediate replacement options
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
Opinion Judging by our best routers guide, if the FCC does ban non-US-made devices, Americans could be in for a rough ride.
Why the US just banned foreign-made routers — and what it means for you
US authorities have turned their attention to routers made outside the US, suggesting they're a national security risk.
A worrying Wi-Fi vulnerability can bypass home and office network encryption - here's how to stay safe
Wi-Fi Client Isolation is not the security measure we thought it was, so be on youir guard.
