Category: Equipment Guides

Best Budget Routers for 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Aug 4, 2023 | Equipment Guides

We tested a batch of budget-friendly routers to find the best bang for your buck.

Best Routers for Business in 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Aug 3, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Featured

As your office size and network usage expands—and data and information become more critical and sensitive—network needs change. At that point, you should probably opt for a router system with more business-oriented features. Here are the top routers for your business.

The Fastest Routers We’ve Tested

by Kevin Parrish | Aug 3, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is old news. Multi-Gig internet is the hip new connection. We tested dozens of routers to see which ones could handle those blazing speeds.

How Important Is My Wireless Router to My Internet Speed?

by Kevin Parrish | Aug 1, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make the internet feel slow. We explain why.

Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2023: The Best We’ve Tested to Date

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 26, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology

We tested and reviewed more routers than we can count to find out which is the best for any home or small business. You can’t go wrong with our top picks.

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX80 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 21, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The RAX80 is one of our favorite Nighthawk routers. See how it measures against similar models.

NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 30, 2023 | Equipment Guides

The Orbi RBK853 is an expensive mesh system but delivers based on our tests. We dig in deep.

What You Need to Install Fiber-Optic Internet

by Peter Christiansen | Jun 29, 2023 | Equipment Guides

If you’re considering moving to fiber-optic Internet but aren’t sure what to expect from the installation, read on to learn more about the process and benefits.

The Best Gaming Routers in 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 28, 2023 | Equipment Guides, FAQ

Gamers don’t have time for lag or jitter. Gamers have better things to do than fall behind the competition because their router can’t keep up. We tested over a dozen routers to see which ones can best handle your elite online gameplay. Pew pew.

Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers for 2023: The Best We’ve Tested to Date

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 28, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology

Wi-Fi 6 isn’t the latest, but it’s now the most-used spec on routers and gateways to deliver better speeds and capacity than the Wi-Fi 5. We list the best Wi-Fi 6 routers you can get right now if you’re ready for an upgrade.

The Best Ethernet Cables of 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 27, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Gaming, Internet Speed Guides

Ethernet cables are a major part of your home network. You need at least one to connect your router to your modem or fiber ONT. We list the best Ethernet cables available today so you can safeguard your speeds against possible wired slowdowns.

Best Long-Range Routers for Extended Wi-Fi 2023

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 26, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

We dodged traffic and stood across the street to see which router delivered good speeds.