TP-Link unveils its Wi-Fi 7 lineup of routers with massive speed upgrades and new features
They start shipping early next year
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Silicon Photonics: 1.84 petabits per second sent through a single photonic chip/fiber optic cable combo
A new transfer record has been achieved using a single fiber optic cable
Forward-looking: Scientists from Copenhagen were able to transfer twice the size of everyday's Internet traffic through a single fiber optic cable, an unprecedented feat that could bring silicon photonics one step closer to reality with massive improvements for everyone.
Networking: the more things change, the more they stay the same
Some insight on Google's Aquila, built for ultra-low latency networking
Amazon refreshes Echo speakers to act as Eero mesh network nodes
Each speaker can add up to 1,000 sqft at 100Mbps to your network
This Netgear USB adapter adds plug-and-play Wi-Fi 6E to PCs
So long as you have a Wi-Fi 6E router
LG makes successful 6G data transmission, tripling distance record
Forward-looking: 5G wireless networks are still in their infancy but that isn't stopping leading mobile experts from exploring what comes next. LG has demonstrated the wireless transmission and reception of 6G terahertz (THz) data over a distance of 320 meters outdoors. The feat took place at the Fraunhofer HHI in Berlin, Germany, on September 7 at a frequency range of 155 to 175 GHz.
Intel and Broadcom show off Wi-Fi 7 reaching 5Gbps
Wi-Fi 7 standards likely to be finalized in 2024
First Wi-Fi 7 router unveiled even though there are no Wi-Fi 7-enabled devices yet
The Wi-Fi Alliance also hasn't released an official Wi-Fi 7 certification yet
Routers from Asus, Netgear, and Cisco are being targeted by a sophisticated malware campaign
ZuoRAT may be the work of a state-sponsored hacking group
Hackers are exploiting popular networking gear used in most Fortune 50 companies
Researchers have recorded more than 16,000 instances of the the exploit in the wild
Latest Windows Insider build brings Microsoft one step closer to disabling SMB1
New dev channel builds of Windows Home are finally ditching the 30-plus year-old protocol
PSA: Replace vulnerable D-Link routers as soon as possible, says CISA
These EOL models won't receive security patches
Wireshark lets you analyze network traffic in real time
Wireshark is a free utility to analyze network traffic at the microscopic level. This makes it easier to identify and solve networking traffic or latency related issues.
ISPs continue to charge unfair router rental fees, potentially breaking US laws
Consumers continue to be charged for network equipment, despite having their own
Manufacturers might skip over Wi-Fi 6E due to supply constraints, say analysts
Wi-Fi 7 is just around the corner
Asus reveals quad-band Wi-Fi 6E gaming router, priced at $649
Alongside a much cheaper Wi-Fi 6 router
Private 5G networks are becoming a thing, and Amazon's AWS wants to have a say on it
AWS means to rewrite the rules for private 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11ac also known as Wi-Fi 5 brought all these improvements, except...
The 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard is the most widely used and was retroactively labelled Wi-Fi 5
Vilo's mesh Wi-Fi system starts at just $19.99
It's missing some advanced features, but that is reflected in the price
5G focus is shifting to infrastructure, as seen at MWC 2021
Announcements from IBM, Qualcomm, Amazon, and more
PSA: Intel releases new Wi-Fi drivers for Windows 10
Intel's latest Wi-Fi driver for Windows 10 fixes random loss of connectivity using Intel Dual Band Wireless AC-8260 and AC-8265 adapters, in addition to security and functionality updates.
The Best Wi-Fi Routers 2021
The need for a quality router has never been greater. Today every household is packed with phones, laptops, smart TVs, and more devices all fighting for bandwidth. If you want a router that offers better throughput, range, and features, check out our top picks.
Eero 6 routers are heavily discounted today
The Eero 6 is a mesh Wi-Fi 6 router that stands out for its simplicity and built-in Zigbee hub. Amazon is offering a single router for $83 today, or $129 for the bundle that includes an extender (normally $199).
AWS and Verizon bring private 5G and edge computing to life with Corning
The private 5G edge is clearly here to stay