The RT-AX86U ($249.99) is Asus’s newest Wi-Fi 6 router designed for gamers and home users that require high-speed connectivity options. Armed with a 2.5 gigabit per second (Gbps) WAN/LAN port, a ...

Asus' latest RT-AC87U Wi-Fi router brings home Wi-Fi performance to new heights, but do you need it? Here's CNET's full review. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has ...

To begin the installation process, connect a unit to your LAN/WAN and power it up. Also, whether it's cable, fiber or DSL, a reboot of your router may be in order. Use your preferred browser to access ...

Designed for large homes that require maximum bandwidth for online gaming and 4K video streaming, the Asus RT-AC5300 Wireless AC5300 Tri-Band Gigabit Router ($399.99) uses the latest 802.11ac ...

The TV may be the heart of the living room, but the best Wi-Fi routers enhance the brains of your whole home, making sure everything operates together in harmony. Without a proper, functional router ...

For nearly a decade I have been holding onto my ancient WRT54G simply because it runs an open source firmware called Tomato and offers me a few simple yet powerful features. Even after testing a ...

Don’t believe the hype. A gaming router won’t help you earn more kills or beat the raid boss any faster than a regular router with the same specs. But if your current router is struggling, upgrading ...

The head says it: ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI, which ASUS dropped with a huge bang in early 2025 as the first “AI-driven” gaming router, has finally landed. In the US, you can get it immediately at Best ...

Netgear’s R6300 is an exceptionally good router, but it’s not better than the Asus RT-AC66U. Many of my favorite routers over the past three years have borne the Netgear brand. The company’s first 802 ...

One option that’s easy to overlook is remote management of the router. This allows you (or anyone with your credentials) to ...