The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology sent letters dated October 15, 2026 alleging TP-Link submitted false or incorrect information in equipment authorization applications for four router models, including high-end Archer units. Three of the four routers reportedly exceeded allowed power usage limits, adding a new obstacle to TP-Link's push to sell Wi-Fi 8 products in the US. TP-Link responded that routine FCC spot checks are standard industry practice and said it supports the agency's oversight role.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-28
A new guide highlights frequent errors homeowners make when setting up Wi-Fi networks, including poor router placement in corners, proximity to interference-causing devices like microwaves and cordless phones, and mismatched router hardware for a household's actual internet plan. It also notes that users aren't limited to placing equipment where their ISP's modem enters the home, since an Ethernet cable can extend connectivity to a better-positioned access point.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-24
Tom's Hardware Premium published its weekly roundup covering TP-Link's efforts to satisfy US regulators amid scrutiny over its China ties, including a letter of intent with Key Tronic to assemble Wi-Fi 8 routers in Mississippi and nearly $1 billion pledged toward US R&D and manufacturing. The roundup also details testing of Nvidia's new RTX Spark-based Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra for gaming performance, plus an examination of whether costly audiophile-grade headsets are worth it for gamers.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-24
TP-Link told The Verge its plan to invest nearly $1 billion in US-based router production, including a letter of intent with contract manufacturer Key Tronic to assemble Wi-Fi 8 routers in Corinth, Mississippi, depends on the FCC granting a conditional approval waiver tied to an ongoing review of the company. TP-Link corporate affairs officer Steve Kovsky said production could start as early as next year and may include full manufacturing steps like surface-mount technology and plastic injection molding, not just assembly.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-21
TP-Link has announced a letter of intent with Key Tronic to assemble Wi-Fi routers in the United States, a deal reportedly worth $1 billion. The move follows years of congressional scrutiny over TP-Link's Chinese origins, culminating in the company and other router makers being added to a federal restrictions list in March 2026.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-20
TP-Link is shifting router assembly to the United States following an import ban affecting its products. The move follows restrictions that blocked some of its devices from entering the US market.
mobile.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-19
A new router upgrades the link between your devices and the router. Almost nothing people complain about lives on that link, which is why the box rarely delivers the numbers on it.
gokawiil.com
· 2026-10-19
The default configuration on a consumer router is tuned for setup convenience, not for the years it then spends untouched. A few changes cover most of the gap.
gokawiil.com
· 2026-10-19
A technology explainer examines why mesh Wi-Fi systems typically use internal rather than external antennas, unlike traditional routers. It explains that mesh networks rely on nodes placed throughout a home to repeat signals, reducing the need for the extended range external antennas provide, while internal omnidirectional antennas better support seamless handover between nodes.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-06
A comparison of gaming routers against standard consumer models finds the underlying hardware—Wi-Fi 7 support, tri-band radios, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, QoS prioritization—is largely identical, citing TP-Link's non-gaming Archer BE550 as having the same feature set. The main differentiator is software, such as Netgear's Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 dashboard and its Geo-Filter tool for restricting connections to low-latency game servers.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-04
Asus has issued firmware updates for two critical vulnerabilities affecting its routers. One, CVE-2026-14157 (CVSS 9.4), lets an attacker who uploads a crafted VPN client configuration file through the router's web interface execute arbitrary commands. The other, CVE-2026-13313 (CVSS 8.9), exploits leftover debug code to bypass security checks, enable Telnet, and potentially run commands with root privileges, affecting firmware series 3.0.0.6_102, 3.0.0.4_386 and 3.0.0.4_388.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-03
WIRED's gaming router testing named the Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro, a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 router, as the fastest device it has tested. The guide also recommends Asus overall as the top gaming router brand, citing its ROG sub-brand, free security software, AiMesh compatibility and generous port selection.
wired.com
· 2026-09-30
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