Wireless Routers

Latest Wireless Routers

• Will Starlink Escape the FCC's Router Ban? Not With Production in Vietnam

  We spoke to a Starlink installer who showed us multiple routers stamped with 'Made in Vietnam.' However, SpaceX has a large factory in Texas that it could shift production to, if needed.

  1 month By Michael Kan
• Facing Router Ban, TP-Link Tells FCC It's Investing Hundreds of Millions in the US

  That investment, however, hinges on TP-Link receiving 'conditional approval' from the FCC to exempt it from the foreign-made Wi-Fi router ban.

  1 month By Michael Kan
• FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban Expands to Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Devices

  Smartphones with hotspot features aren't affected, however, the FCC says in an updated FAQ.

  1 month By Michael Kan
• Why Is the FCC Banning Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers? Here's What You Need to Know

  The US is concerned about bad actors tampering with routers made overseas, while the Trump admin wants more devices made in the US. Here's what it means for your internet setup.

  1 month By Michael Kan
• Amazon's Eero Exempted From FCC's Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Router Ban

  Eero joins Netgear as one of the only two consumer Wi-Fi router vendors to score an exemption so far. It also covers future routers for Amazon Leo.

  1 month By Michael Kan
• TP-Link Meets With FCC About Router Ban Exemption, Says It's a 'US Company'

  Though it's now based in California, TP-Link will no doubt face continued scrutiny over its Chinese ties, which the US alleges could pose a spying threat.

  1 month By Michael Kan
• Is the FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban Only the Beginning?

  Experts are starting to wonder whether the FCC and the Trump administration will ban other foreign-made electronics, including smartphones and PCs.

  1 month, 1 week By Michael Kan
• FCC Router Ban Targets Chinese Hackers. I Bet Yours Wasn't Even Made There

  The ban on foreign-made routers is tied to concerns about Chinese hacking, but a new study finds that imports of models from China have collapsed and shifted to other countries.

  1 month, 1 week By Michael Kan
• Where Is Your Router Made? Surprisingly, It's Probably Not China

  Though the FCC's router ban has its roots in fears of Chinese hacking, a new study says imports of Wi-Fi models from China have collapsed and shifted to Vietnam, Mexico, and Thailand.

  1 month, 1 week By Michael Kan
• Netgear Scores the First Exemption From the FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban

  The reprieve lasts until Oct. 1, 2027, and covers consumer mesh, mobile, and standalone routers.

  1 month, 1 week By Michael Kan
• FCC Router Ban Is Bad News for These Brands. Is Yours on the List?

  Speedtest.net cataloged the most popular router brands in the US. If they fail to shift production to the US or secure an exemption, they could face trouble licensing new models with the FCC.

  1 month, 2 weeks By Michael Kan
• Is Your Router Safe? Russian Hackers Are Targeting These TP-Link Devices

  Have you been hanging on to an ancient TP-Link router? 'Fancy Bear' hackers are taking advantage of 'end-of-life' devices to manipulate internet traffic and harvest login information.

  1 month, 2 weeks By Michael Kan
• The FCC's Router Ban Could Hit These Brands Hard. Is Yours on the List?

  Speedtest.net data reveals the most popular Wi-Fi router brands in the US, many of which could face trouble licensing new models without an FCC exemption.

  1 month, 2 weeks By Michael Kan
• Which Brands Will Be Hardest Hit by FCC's Foreign Router Ban? Here's the List

  Data from Ookla's Speedtest.net offers a rare look at the most popular Wi-Fi router brands in the US. Surprisingly, TP-Link isn't number one.

  1 month, 3 weeks By Michael Kan
• Can I Still Use My Router? Everything You Need to Know About the FCC Ban

  The FCC argues that Wi-Fi routers made outside the US pose a security risk, but that's basically all of them. Here's what the agency's surprise move means for your internet setup.

  1 month, 3 weeks By PCMag UK