A white router sitting on a wooden table - Simpson33/Getty Images Your router is like any old piece of hardware. Over time, the internal parts degrade (because of heat), and the technology they ...

7. Set Up the Satellite Since the Netgear router uses a mesh network, I next had to replace the old node—called a satellite by Netgear—with the new one. I disconnected the old device and connected the ...

All internet routers will, for whatever reason, stop receiving updates. But should you ditch an old, no-longer-updated router and buy a new one?

Charter's Spectrum emails customers about Russian hackers exploiting end-of-life TP-Link routers. But there's no great ...

Replacing old tech is a vital part of ensuring the items you rely on are up-to-date, as secure as possible, and offer the speeds and features you need. While many of us might mostly think about the ...

Modern device software and operating systems typically receive firmware updates over time with bug fixes and security patches. But when those devices hit end-of-life (EOL) status, and official support ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Why Did the U.S. Ban Them? Which Routers Are Made in the U.S.? What This Means for ...

The FCC’s sweeping ban applies to the sale of virtually every new Wi-Fi router. Without regular updates, yours might turn into a pumpkin by 2027.

Find out if your router is banned, when to expect firmware updates and what the latest news on the Federal Communications ...