Open Mesh's OM5P-AC is not the way to go for an inexpensive AC1200 access point.

ASUS Lyra Trio's three-stream approach to mesh Wi-Fi fails to impress.

The new version of TP-Link's inexpensive AC access point has a lot to like.

Linksys' takes a run at cheaper version of its Velop Mesh Wi-Fi System and comes up too short.

In the last part of our Wi-Fi Roaming exploration, we look at Windows and Android roams.

In Part 2 of our Wi-Fi Roaming exploration, we show how to tell if your devices support 802.11k,v or r.

Been thinking about buying a mesh Wi-Fi system? You might already own the start of the best one you can get.

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when Wi-Fi devices roam, or more likely don't? We'll show you why the "seamless" roaming Wi-Fi gear makers promise is still as elusive as a Yeti.

Updated - ASUS' Blue Cave Dual Band AC2600 Wireless Router has much better routing performance than we initially thought.

A gaming router can give you the edge you need. Learn how.

Updated - Jim Salter takes another run at our collection of 2x2 AC APs, this time testing multi-client load handling in open air, with roaming too!

Phicomm's K3C AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router provides our first look at an router with Intel Wi-Fi inside.

In Part 2, we get down to some Wi-Fi analysis!

Updated - Think Wi-Fi analyzers that can show network activity are expensive? Here's how to build one for well under $100.

Here's how to get the most out of your whole home mesh WiFi system.

Tenda's Nova Whole Home Mesh WiFi System is the least expensive three-node Wi-Fi System you can buy. And it works.

Although it has a similar design, Zyxel's Multy X AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System is unlikely to put a dent in Orbi sales.

Linksys' RE9000 MU-MIMO Range Extender is a tri-band extender that provides four-stream backhaul for a surprisingly low price.

We've added NETGEAR's WAC505 to the Roundup. It didn't change the rankings. Check out the updated review.

Router, Extender or Wi-Fi System? Here's how to choose.

Linksys' EA8300 Max-Stream AC2200 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router is a less expensive two-stream, tri-band router that still delivers surprisingly good Wi-Fi performance.

Updated - Our roundup of 2x2 802.11ac access points shows top performance doesn't have to cost a lot.

Updated - ASUS' RT-AC86U Dual Band AC2900 Wireless Router aims to replace the RT-AC68 as ASUS' mainstream midrange router.

TRENDnet's TPL-430APK WiFi Everywhere Powerline 1200 AV2 Wireless Kit is an inexpensive way to light up a Wi-Fi dead spot with surprisingly good throughput.

NETGEAR's EX8000 Nighthawk X6S Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender is a big, but pricey, step forward in Wi-Fi extender design.