Best Managed Network Switches of 2026
We tested managed switches for home labs and small offices. What to buy for real VLANs, PoE cameras, and 10G transfers — no networking cert required.
Networking Reviews
Explore networking reviews focused on performance, usability and value. Compare the features, compatibility and trade-offs that matter for your setup.
Best Mesh Routers for Large Homes of 2026
We tested mesh systems from TP-Link, Netgear, and eero to find which ones cover a big house without dropouts, and which ones to skip.
Best Mesh Routers for Multi-Story Houses of 2026
We tested mesh Wi-Fi systems for multi-story homes, weighing node count, wired backhaul, and Wi-Fi generations to find the best fit for your floors.
Best Mesh Routers of 2026
We tested mesh Wi-Fi systems from TP-Link, eero, and Netgear to find which ones actually kill dead zones — starting with the cheapest tri-band pick.
Best Mobile Hotspots of 2026
Five portable hotspots for travel and the car, from a no-SIM global device to a battery-free vehicle unit, with what each one costs to run.
Best Modem Router Combos of 2026
We tested cable modem router combos for coverage, ports, and provider compatibility. Here are the best for large homes, small spaces, and budgets.
Best Network Firewall Appliances of 2026
We tested five firewall appliances for home labs and small offices, from fanless pfSense boxes to a subscription-backed FortiGate NGFW.
Best Open Source Routers of 2026
We tested OpenWrt-ready routers for home, travel, and wired VPN use, from the official OpenWrt One to budget multi-WAN boxes.
Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters for Car of 2026
We tested car signal boosters for sedans, SUVs, and trucks to find which kits hold a call on weak-signal highways and which need a wider band set.
Best Cell Phone Signal Boosters for Home of 2026
We tested six home boosters for coverage, install ease, and reliability to find the one that fills a dead room, plus the budget pick that nearly matches it.
Best DOCSIS 3.1 Modems of 2026
We tested DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems for speed headroom, port layout, and reliability to find the best picks for gigabit and multi-gig plans.
Best DSL Modems of 2026
We tested DSL gateways for ADSL and VDSL lines, weighing Wi-Fi 6, wired ports, and CenturyLink compatibility to find the best fit for your home.
Best Ethernet Cards of 2026
We tested PCIe Ethernet cards for speed, driver support, and fit. Find the right 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, or 10Gb NIC for your desktop, NAS, or server.
Best Ethernet Switches of 2026
We tested unmanaged and smart-managed gigabit switches for homes and small offices, and picked four that cover 5 to 24 ports without wasting money.
Best Fiber Switches of 2026
We tested fiber switches from TP-Link, Netgear, Trendnet, and YuanLey to find the best for 10G backbones, 2.5G upgrades, and PoE cameras.
Best Gaming Mesh Routers of 2026
We tested gaming mesh routers for coverage, low latency, and multi-gig ports. Our top pick covers a large home; a WiFi 7 alternative suits smaller wired setups.
Best Gaming Routers of 2026
We tested Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6E gaming routers for low latency, wired headroom, and easy setup. These picks cover PC, console, and budget builds.
Best 10 Gigabit Routers of 2026
We tested 10-gig routers from ASUS, NETGEAR, eero and TP-Link to find which 10GbE ports earn their keep — and when a wired gateway wins.
Best 10GbE Switches of 2026
Our picks cover eight-port copper 10G, silent fanless boxes, SFP+ backbones, and budget multi-gig, with the cabling and module costs spelled out.
Best 2.5G Ethernet Switches of 2026
We tested 2.5G switches for home labs, NAS setups, and small offices. These quiet, plug-and-play picks end the Gigabit bottleneck.
Best 2.5GbE Routers of 2026
We tested routers with 2.5-gigabit ports to find the best for multi-gig internet and fast home networks, from budget picks to gaming models.
Best Cable Modems for Cox of 2026
We tested Cox-compatible cable modems for gigabit and multi-gig plans. Here are the best picks for speed, value, and easy activation.
Best Cable Modems for Optimum of 2026
We compared modem-only DOCSIS picks on Optimum approval, speed tier, ports, and warranty so you can drop the rental fee without losing speed.
Best Cable Modems for Spectrum of 2026
We tested standalone DOCSIS cable modems for Spectrum and picked the best for 1 Gbps, multi-gig, and budget plans.