Wi-Fi & Networks
SEE WI-FI & NETWORKS STORIES BY CATEGORY
News
D-Link to unveil a host of new routers at CES, including four Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems
The networking company will also ship several new range extenders in 2020.
Deal
Upgrade your Wi-Fi! TP-Link’s stellar Deco M5 mesh router is just $99
Newegg is selling TP-Link's excellent Deco M5 mesh router for under $100 for a two-pack.
Deal
MicroSD cards, external drives, and more are dirt cheap in Amazon’s 24-hour blowout sale
Put some expandable storage in the stockings this year with Amazon's one-day sale.
Deal
Upgrade your Wi-Fi and smart home with this ridiculous Orbi Voice deal
Amazon is selling the Orbi Voice mesh Wi-Fi system for just $262.49 today, the best price we've ever seen.
Reviews
Nest Wifi review: A mesh Wi-Fi system and smart speaker mashup for Google Assistant fans
Google's idea to blend a smart speaker with a Wi-Fi access point isn’t new, but the only other one you can buy is powered by Alexa.
Deal
Amazon’s 24-hour PC blowout sale is stuffed with great gear at unprecedented prices
A 1TB WD Black NVMe drive with heatsink for $180 is just one of many killer deals part of Amazon's one-day PC sale.
News
Microsoft buys Mover to make moving from Google Drive to OneDrive a snap
Microsoft buys Mover, a cloud migration service that helps make moving your data from Google Drive and others into OneDrive and Sharepoint as easy as possible.
News
Nest Wifi’s integrated smart speakers could give it an edge over Amazon Echo
This mesh router’s satellites, dubbed Points, house Nest Mini smart speakers.
Reviews
Samsung SmartThings Wifi review: A sensible choice for smart homes, but far from the best router
Samsung blends a great smart home hub with an average wireless mesh router.Deal
Get killer Velop mesh Wi-Fi for cheap in Amazon’s 1-day Linksys sale
Amazon's one-day Linksys sale includes deals on the Velop mesh system and the Max-Stream AC2200.
News
Netgear sets a $700 price tag (ouch) for its upcoming Orbi Wi-Fi 6 mesh network system
The future is now as far as Netgear’s latest Wi-Fi mesh network system is concerned, with the Wi-Fi 6 Orbi RBK852 slated to land in stores next month.Deal
Upgrade your Wi-Fi and ditch ISP fees in Amazon’s 1-day Netgear sale
The Netgear Nighthawk X10 and other Netgear routers at awesome discounts on Amazon.
Updated
Thunderbolt is optional in USB4, USB4 spec says
The USB Implementers Forum has published the USB4 spec, but it's left to device makers whether to integrate Thunderbolt support with USB4 devices.
Opinion
How the lack of pay-as-you-go SIMs are thwarting the always-connected PC
PC makers have begun adding SIM slots to some laptops. But a lack of flexible, affordable pricing plans is killing the always-connected PC before it has a chance to flourish.
Deal
Get Arris Surfboard cable modems at all-time low prices in Amazon’s one-day sale
A number of Arris Surfboard cable modems are on sale today for anyone with cable service from Cox, Spectrum, and Xfinity.
Deal
Netgear’s excellent Orbi mesh router is $170 off and ready to blanket your home in Wi-Fi
The Orbi Whole Home AC2200 Wi-Fi System with built-in cable modem and router is $230 today at B&H.
Deal
These spacious WD drives are at all-time-low prices at Best Buy and Newegg today
The 4TB WD Red NAS drive is $90 and the 10TB external hard drive is $160.
Reviews
Eero Home WiFi System 2 review: Beacons make this system even easier to install
Eero's Home WiFi System 2 is one of the most elegant home-networking solutions you can buy, but it’s not the fastest router.
Deal
Eero’s home-blanketing mesh Wi-Fi system is a whopping 50% off for Amazon Prime Day
We liked the Eero mesh Wi-Fi system at its full $399 price tag. At $199, it's a steal.
News
Nokia’s new Beacon 1 mesh Wi-Fi router learns which wireless channels are the least congested
The Beacon 1 mesh router uses the same mesh technology that powers the pricier Beacon 3, and it also boasts an intelligent channel-hopping feature and a bridge mode for compatibility with an existing router.
How-To
What to do when your ethernet won’t connect
A wired connection should be simple plug-and-play, but all too often that's not the case. Here's what to do if your ethernet connection seems dead.
Deal
Amazon is selling a ‘renewed’ Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi System for the lowest price we’ve ever seen
You can buy a refurbished Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi System for just $210 on Amazon today, $90 off its list price and lower than we've ever seen it.
Deal
Amazon’s huge one-day PC sale slashes prices on laptops, mice, keyboards, and more by up to 50%
Grab some PC gear at a great price with Amazon's one-day sale.
Reviews
Netgear Orbi Voice review: It’s not the best smart speaker, but it’s an excellent mesh Wi-Fi system
And if you already have an Orbi router, it’ll make an awesome addition to your network.
Reviews
Seagate IronWolf 110 2.5-inch SSD: Up to 4TB of NAS storage designed to last, but a lot of cash
Seagate's IronWolf 110 SSD is designed for NAS, but can also be used in PCs. Thanks to very good performance, a high durability rating, and surprisingly low premium, you might just want to do that. Being available in capacities up to 3.82 TB doesn't hurt either.
News Analysis
What USB 3.2 and Wi-Fi 6 mean for your next PC
Everything you need to know about USB and Wi-Fi when you buy a new laptopDeal
Amazon drops the price of the Orbi Wall-Plug Wi-Fi System with two satellites to $200 today
Blanket your home in Wi-Fi without wires with this fantastic deal on the Orbi Wall-Plug Wi-Fi System.
Deal
Amazon’s awesome one-day PC accessories sale offers blowout deals on gaming mice, storage, and more
Grab a Razer ambidextrous gaming mouse, a Netgear Wi-Fi range extender, and a 2TB SanDisk SSD all at all-time lows.
News
Killer’s AX 1650 network card taps Wi-Fi 6 for wireless gaming that doesn’t suck
Killer's AX 1650 network card reduces latency and can better deal with network congestion.
Deal
Netgear’s Orbi mesh Wi-Fi system just got insanely cheaper: 30% price drop
Having trouble covering your whole house with Wi-Fi? We gave the Netgear Orbi 4 out of 5 stars, and love this deal.
Deal
Speed up your Wi-Fi with this $47 TP-Link smart router that listens to Amazon’s Alexa
The TP-Link Archer A7 1750 with three antennas and dual-band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi is $47 with an instant coupon on Amazon.
Deal
Blanket your home in Wi-Fi with these excellent Netgear Orbi mesh router deals
Amazon's selling two different Orbi mesh Wi-Fi systems for $180 and $250 today.
Deal
Amazon’s today-only TP-Link blowout includes killer deals on routers, smart home gear, and more
You can grab TP-Link's Archer C5400 gaming router for $168 among many other deals.
News Analysis
Verizon’s dubious new Just Kids plan is a terrible deal for you and your kids
Verizon is selling a new Just Kids plan that limits data and contacts to "make it easier for families to call a technology truce." If you believe that I have a bridge to sell you.
News
5G could be the foundation of next-gen ‘cloud VR’
AT&T, Ericsson, and a number of companies showed off streamed VR to headsets, using 5G to minimize nausea-inducing latencies while keeping the resolutions high.
News Analysis
Data caps must die: How Google and Microsoft’s cloud gaming ambitions could conquer ISP greed
If Google Stadia, Microsoft XCloud, and Sony PlayStation Now are to succeed, ISP data caps have to die. For once, some big companies might be fighting right alongside consumers against ISP greed.
Deal
Eero’s mesh Wi-Fi router system is $100 off today
The Eero three-unit pack is $300 on Amazon. It hasn't been priced this low in a long time.
Updated
The new USB4 spec promises a lot: Thunderbolt 3 support, 40Gbps bandwidth, and less confusion
Meet USB4, which promises to simply the USB naming scheme and integrate the high-bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 specification.Deal
Eradicate Wi-Fi dead spots with the Linksys Velop mesh router system for $100, a 50% discount
Amazon is offering the Linksys Velop mesh router two-pack for $100, half off its usual $200 price.
Deal
Save big on storage and networking gear in Amazon’s massive one-day sale
Amazon's got a great deal on an 8TB hard drive and an awesome looking gaming router as part of its one-day networking and storage deal.
Deal
Buy this $45 Netgear modem and stop paying your Internet provider’s sky-high monthly rental fees
Netgear's CM500 modem is on sale for $45 on Amazon, a nearly $20 discount.How-To
How to unblock blocked websites
Governments, schools, and businesses sometimes block websites in an attempt to reduce distractions, conserve bandwidth, or censor content. If you're willing to risk circumventing such limitations, here's how to do it.
News
Netgear takes its Orbi mesh Wi-Fi system to the next level with Wi-Fi 6
The tri-band system will feature a dedicated 4×4 802.11ax network for data backhaul.
News
TP-Link goes all in with Wi-Fi 6 home networking gear, offering five products in 2019
One router, the Deco X10, combines Wi-Fi 6 and mesh-networking tech.
News
Belkin takes the wraps off its Linksys Max Stream AC2200 Wi-Fi router
The new Wi-Fi mesh router is the company’s first new home networking product since its merger with Foxconn.
News
D-Link partners with McAfee on new line of Exo 802.11ac Wi-Fi mesh routers
Five new routers will come with two years of McAfee antivirus, and five years of IoT protection.
Updated
Black Friday deals: Best smart-home discounts
Upgrade your home with these deals on speakers, thermostats, light bulbs, security cameras, and more.
Feature
Black Friday 2018: The best early deals
You don't have to wait until November 23 for good tech deals: They've already begun rolling out. We'll keep updating this article with new ones as they emerge.
News
Qualcomm begins shipping 802.11ay silicon for mobile devices and applications, including VR and UHD video
Qualcomm begins shipping 802.11ay silicon, a multi-gigabit derivative of Wi-Fi that you may see in specialized applications like untethered VR gear.
News