As CNET's router expert, I know a few easy tricks for creating a secure Wi-Fi network. When I bought my own router , I ...

WPA3 is the latest security protocol designed to safeguard your Wi-Fi traffic. Here's what you need to know, as well as our top picks for routers that support WPA3.

Don’t forget, many routers ship with options for outdated encryption settings. The most popular Wi-Fi security right now is Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) encryption. This standard is over a decade ...

If you’re like me, your home Wi-Fi is at the center of almost everything you do online, whether it’s online banking, paying bills, booking trips, chatting with friends or streaming movies. These days, ...

Almost all modern Wi-Fi routers are equipped with a configuration interface that you can access through a web browser and use it to set your preferences. So, if you’ve never paid much attention to ...

You may have heard of the dangers of connecting to free, open-access WiFi networks. But did you know that your home network can also be hazardous to your personal data? If you have not taken the ...

New testing by Consumer Reports shows important differences in how routers from popular brands handle digital security. Some of the 29 routers we examined this spring and summer build in important ...

There are usually several levels provided, such as "Low," "Medium," and "High." So what do these levels actually represent?

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If you think it’s creepy to have a peeping Tom looking through your windows, it’s nothing like hackers peeking through your security cameras. And you would never ...

First off, what is a guest Wi-Fi network? According to MidSouth Fiber Internet, this is a connection that creates a separate access point within your router, allowing your guests to connect to another ...

When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

Users of Asus RT-N and RT-AC series routers should install the latest firmware updates released for their models because they address vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to hijack router ...