What happens to your router if you skip firmware updates

Routers are vital to keeping your home network running properly, but they require some care now and then. Here's what happens ...

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 ...
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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 ...
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How To Manually Update Your Router's Firmware (And Why You Should)

A router is one of the most common devices that people don't bother updating until a problem occurs, which is usually slow internet. If you have enabled automatic updates, then you can rest easy. The ...

FCC walks back router update ban before it bricks America's network security

America's telco regulator has seen some sense over its ban on foreign-made routers, deciding that existing devices should ...
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The FCC banned foreign-made routers. Here’s why I would hold off on buying one

The FCC Banned Foreign-Made Routers. Here’s Why I Would Hold Off On Buying One ...
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Netgear and Eero Get Exemption From FCC's Ban of New Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers

The crackdown on foreign-made routers labeled a "national security risk" affects most major router brands. Here’s what you ...
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How To Manually Update Your Router's Firmware (And Why You Should)

A picture of a router on a table, with a woman in the back using a laptop - Aquaarts Studio/Getty Images A router is one of the most common devices that people don't bother updating until a problem ...