Wi-fi routers and extenders advice guides

Our expert advice will help answer all your router and wi-fi extender buying questions. You can also see our reviews of the best routers and extenders you can buy and discover how we run our in-depth tests.

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Which wi-fi router or extender?

Which wi-fi router or extender?

Slow internet and poor coverage are common bugbears of the 21st century. We explain how upgrading your router can help.

How to extend your wi-fi

How to extend your wi-fi

You want the strongest wireless signal you can get, wherever you are in your home – find and fix wi-fi coverage problems with our guide.

31 January 2024

What is Wi-Fi 6?

What is Wi-Fi 6?

Not sure what Wi-Fi 6 is or what devices support it? Read our guide for everything you need to know.

15 April 2024

How we test wi-fi routers and extenders

Discover how we assess wireless routers and extenders in our test lab. Only the cream of the crop earn our prestigious Best Buy award.

5 May 2023

Wireless routers: is your router putting your security at risk?

Your wireless router security is vital for keeping your network free of hackers and malware, but if it's no longer being supported, it could be putting you at risk

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