Wi-Fi & Home Networking
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TP-Link Touch P5 review A router with a touchscreen, but it’s more of a gimmick than a lifesaver£130 -
recommended
Sky Q Hub review - A well overdue router upgrade The new Sky Q Hub is a significant part of why you should consider a Sky Q upgrade -
TP-Link Archer VR900 review A good buy for fibre customers with 802.11ac kit, but watch out if you have older 802.11n-only gear£125 -
Synology Router RT1900ac review An easy to set up router with lots of advanced features, but performance is patchy£115 -
Devolo Home Control Starter Pack review Not quite as smart as it should be, but this home automation kit has real promise£200 -
best buy
BT Home Hub 5 review - the fast router for BT Broadband A simple router, but a fast one, the BT Home Hub 5 is a great choice for BT Broadband connections, particularly Infinity£129 -
What is Powerline networking? Powerline networks are a great alternative to running Ethernet cables or unreliable Wi-Fi. Here's everything you need to know to get started -
How to find your router's IP address If you need to find the IP address of your computer or router, we show you how from practically any device -
Netgear Nighthawk X4 R7500, Nighthawk X4S D7800 review The Nighthawk X4 has plenty of speed but to take advantage of the higher throughput you’ll need extra equipment£170 -
best buy
Netgear Powerline 1200 PLP1200-100UKS review Reasonably priced and incredibly fast, the PLP1200 kit is as simple and effective as Powerline networking gets£80 -
Trendnet TEW-820AP Wireless AC Easy-Upgrader review A cheap way to add 802.11ac to your existing router, but the TEW-820AP isn't particularly quick£25 -
recommended
Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 range extender (EX7000) review Incredible speeds if you have compatible hardware, but the Nighthawk is overkill for almost everyone else£130 -
recommended
Western Digital My Cloud EX2100 8TB review Excellent file transfer speeds and no-hassle setup, but WD still lags behind Synology and QNAP when it comes to features£430