Mesh routers are the new hot trend in wireless networking, though they tend to be expensive. We took the new budget-friendly Linksys Velop dual-band whole home Wi-Fi system for a test to see how it ...

We used two platforms. One test platform was the Fluke Networks AirCheck WiFi tester. The AirCheck contains a 2 x 2 antenna system, and thus can support only two spatial streams. The second test ...

CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He now manages CNET San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D printers ...

The Atlas 6 is entry-level perfection, allowing consumers to buy into an ecosystem under $200 and expand it as their needs grow! Atlas 6 is the latest from Linksys and together with the Atlas Pro 6, ...

TrendNet announces a new true dual-band router that is up to 70 percent more energy efficient that its previous routers. CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting ...

Mac users want to stream and sync video and play networked games without getting bogged down by lagging data. The Linksys WRT610N router takes advantage of modern Wi-Fi standards by creating two ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The router throughput (speed) of the communications is measured very near the router in an "open space" hallway. For our test, it was 8 feet ...

As Wi-Fi 6 is still a relatively new standard, the costs of routers that come with the technology are still on the pricier side. However, Linksys has announced an expansion of its Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems ...

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If you want to cover your home with strong Wi-Fi 7 signals but don’t require 6GHz data transmissions, consider Netgear’s Orbi 370 Series Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System. Priced reasonably at $349.99 for ...

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The prospect of a new Wi-Fi router isn’t as exciting as a wide-screen monitor or a suite of smart home devices. Without robust wireless infrastructure, however, gaming, media streaming, and even ...