Wi-Fi 7 is expected to bring all of these improvements over Wi-Fi 6, except...
Is it more channel bandwidth, max throughput, or newer bands?
Asus routers escape US router ban, but TP-Link is still waiting
The exemption clears the way for Asus' upcoming Wi-Fi 8 routers in the US
TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router opens for pre-orders September 30, US launch remains uncertain
The Archer 8 Ultra promises stronger coverage and more reliable connections
Comcast is turning your WiFi router into a basic home security system, for free
WiFi Motion brings home motion sensing to millions of existing Xfinity gateways
Netgear countersuit says TP-Link's American company rebrand is false advertising
Netgear points to 13,000 China-based employees, 350 US ones, and 99.5% Chinese components as proof
TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router is coming, if the FCC allows it
The Archer 8 is targeting an October 2026 launch, but TP-Link still needs approval to sell new routers in the US
Google Nest Wifi Pro three-pack hits new $229 record low
Google's Nest Wifi Pro three-pack has dropped to a new low of $229 at Woot, undercutting its usual $299 price while still offering one of the easiest mesh setups around. The Wi-Fi 6E system adds access to the cleaner 6 GHz band, recent software updates have improved mesh stability and roaming. It also doubles as a Matter and Thread hub for modern smart home devices.
The FCC has banned new foreign-made routers, but existing ones can keep receiving updates until 2029
The agency doesn't want to leave devices vulnerable while its crackdown on foreign-made hardware continues
Consumer tech lobby warns FCC that blocking router updates creates botnet risk for devices already in US homes
A temporary FCC waiver allows updates only until March 2027
TP-Link seeks FCC exemption from router ban, says it is a US company
TP-Link argued that banning its devices could disrupt a major share of the US router market
Netgear becomes first router brand exempt from FCC foreign-made ban
Netgear got a surprise pass from the FCC for unclear reasons
Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users
Russian cyber-spies are back with a vengeance
After Wi-Fi 7's Speed Push, Wi-Fi 8 Is Turning to Reliability
Wi-Fi 8 is already taking shape, and while it won't raise peak speeds beyond Wi-Fi 7, it promises something just as important: more reliable, lower-latency wireless performance where it actually matters.
The US moves to block most new routers made overseas
FCC rules force router makers to seek approval or move production to the US
TP-Link sued by Texas over alleged China-linked hacking access
Texas AG alleges deceptive marketing and risks to American consumers
CISA is ordering US federal agencies to remove outdated routers and firewalls
Obsolete edge gear is now seen as a primary intrusion path for state-backed hackers
TL;DR: When attackers probe government systems, they often begin not with stolen credentials or phishing emails but with aging routers and firewalls left running long past their expiration dates. Those neglected edge devices have become a top federal concern, and US agencies are now being told to remove them before attackers take advantage.
Starlink drops support for first-generation routers, offers free hardware upgrades
No more software updates for Starlink Gen 1
Asus launches the world's first gaming router with built-in AI and native Docker support for $899
Wi-Fi 7 speeds meet built-in processing power
TP-Link conducts successful Wi-Fi 8 trials, promises better reliability and lower latency
Not expected to arrive until 2028
Asus urges factory resets and strong passwords following botnet breach
The company has released detailed steps to remove persistent router backdoors
Thousands of Asus routers compromised by "ViciousTrap" backdoor
Someone is building an army of compromised routers, for reasons we still have to discover
Lawmakers say TP-Link's rock-bottom prices fuel Chinese cyberattacks, back US sales ban
Discount routers, premium threat?
The eero Pro 6E mesh 3-pack WiFi system is currently $150 off
The eero Pro 6E is a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system built for large homes. It includes three Wi-Fi 6E capable routers, each featuring a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port, double as a Zigbee smart home hub and built-in Thread support.
TP-Link router pricing and China ties under US government investigation
12 of the 20 top-selling routers on Amazon are TP-Link models
TP-Link's Archer Pro Wi-Fi 6 router is on sale for $99
The TP-Link Archer AX55 Pro is a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router with solid range in a compact design. While not the fastest, it supports OneMesh and Wi-Fi EasyMesh, making network expansion easy with compatible devices from TP-Link and other brands.