OpenWrt is an open source, Linux-based operating system designed for routers and other wireless devices. It’s been around for more than two decades and for most of that time it’s been offered ...

The Software Freedom Conservancy has released its first router designed expressly for open-source Wi-Fi firmware. The Software Freedom Conservancy has released its first router designed expressly for ...

Google’s Nest WiFi Pro performed the best of the mesh WiFi systems we tested. This tri-band model consistently hit the highest speeds across each floor and from a distance. If you have a gigabit ...

More than nine months after OpenWrt began finalizing its $100 open-source router, the consortium has finally released the OpenWrt One. According to the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC), one of the ...

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Which mesh Wi-Fi is best? Getting WiFi installed at home can be a bit of a pain, especially using the traditional wireless router and modem included in most home WiFi systems. However, many decide to ...

With more and more devices in our homes — phones, tablets, TVs, computers, game consoles, smart appliances and more — demanding Wi-Fi bandwidth, a reliable, speedy network is more important than ever.

An ordinary home network router with a Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 access point is usually enough for most homes with a modest living space and central internet serving phones, laptops, and other everyday ...