Wired

Everything You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US

The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hot spots manufactured outside the US. Here’s what it means for you. In March, the Federal Communications Commission banned new ...
Engadget

You probably don't need two routers — do this instead

Adding a second router can seem like an easy fix for weak Wi-Fi. Put another box at the other end of the house, connect it to the first router, and you've got another wireless network. The trouble ...
CNET

Hidden Backdoor Found in Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers

Routers made by the Chinese company Zbtlink are shipped with a built-in backdoor, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm VulnCheck. VulnCheck examined 20 models made by Zbtlink and found an ...
American Machinist

New Directions in CNC Programming Software

AI-assisted toolpath generation reduces programming time and enhances machining efficiency by analyzing geometry and recommending optimal strategies. Digital twins enable virtual simulation of ...
Woodworking Network

Thermwood brings four CNC routers to IWF show floor

ATLANTA — Thermwood will showcase four CNC routers and a range of automation solutions at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF), Aug. 25-28, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The ...
PC Magazine

You Could Probably Use a New Router. Our Readers Have Recommendations

Is your home network hardware overdue for retirement? Our latest Readers’ Choice survey reveals the router, mesh, modem, and NAS brands with the best (and worst) scores for reliability, value, and ...
Ars Technica

Aussie gov’t tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers

Last week, thousands of SamKnows routers were bricked after a government program ran its course. In 2020, as part of a program conducted by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), the ...
Fox News

FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers

Your Wi-Fi router may be the least glamorous gadget in your home. It sits on a shelf, blinks in the corner and only gets attention when Netflix freezes. However, that little box controls a lot more ...
nytimes.com

Is Your Router Due for an Upgrade? Here’s How to Tell.

Still looking? See more results on Wirecutter. We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Joel Santo Domingo Joel Santo ...
CNET

The FCC Extends a Key Wi-Fi Router Deadline. Here’s Why I’d Still Hold Off on Buying a New One

Foreign-made Wi-Fi routers will continue receiving security patches until at least Jan. 1, 2029, but this doesn't eliminate the long-term risk of buying an outdated device. Prospective router ...
Ars Technica

After banning foreign routers, FCC says existing ones can get updates until 2029

The Federal Communications Commission is relenting a bit on its restrictive router rules, saying it will allow foreign-made routers to receive software and firmware updates until at least January 1, ...
Mashable

FCC expands WiFi router ban. What it means for you.

About a month ago, the FCC decided to ban the import or sale of all new, foreign-made WiFi routers. Now, the list has expanded a bit. Our friends at PCMag spotted an update to the FCC's router ban FAQ ...