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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.

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.

A worrying Wi-Fi vulnerability can bypass home and office network encryption - here's how to stay safe
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Wi-Fi Client Isolation is not the security measure we thought it was, so be on youir guard.

Zyxel warns over a dozen routers could be affected by critical RCE security flaw
By Sead Fadilpašić published
Zyxel fixes a handful of worrying router flaws, including a critical RCE issue.

The best Wi-Fi routers 2026
By Matt Hanson last updated
Updated These are the best Wi-Fi routers we've tested, from high-end Wi-Fi 7 models to budget options as well.

DDoS in 2025: what a difference a year makes
By Jérôme Meyer published
DDoS attacks in 2025 are faster, smarter, and larger, outpacing traditional telecom defenses.

Vodafone's new smart home router can even tell you when your family gets home
By Craig Hale published
'Who's Home' turns Vodafone's Ultra Hub 7 into a home security tool to check who's connected to the network.

The router wars are heating up - TP-Link says "smear campaign" by Netgear painted it as US national security risk
By Efosa Udinmwen published
TP-Link is suing Netgear over false claims linking its routers to Chinese state-backed cyberattacks, alleging reputational damage and contract violations.
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