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As gateways to the web, routers are essential to a home's network, and these are the best ones for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users.

Few elements of your home’s infrastructure have a bigger impact on your tech life. We recommend mesh Wi-Fi routers for most people, and we’ll help you find just the right one for your needs.

The nodes of many mesh systems sport multiple Ethernet ports even though all those Ethernet ports aren’t strictly necessary for setting up and using the mesh system. So why are they there, and what can you do with them?

If you’re shopping for a new mesh router system, you may come across references to the platform’s “backhaul.” Here’s what it is and how it affects Wi-Fi performance.

Will Apple release new AirPort devices? And get back into the networking game? We'd love it, but it seems deeply unlikely.

If transfer speeds are the priority for your mesh Wi-Fi setup, you need to choose from the best systems supporting Ethernet backhaul. Check out our roundup and make the right decision for your network.

The Linksys Atlas Pro is one of the most affordable Wi-Fi 6 Linksys mesh routers yet with a dual-band AX5400 connection delivering enough power for most homes and internet connections. The older MX10 Velop system is also a good buy, but with its tri-band connection still using Wi-Fi on one band, it's not as flexible as the Atlas.

Optimizing a home Wi-Fi network can feel like trial and error but it doesnt have to be that way if you pick the right hardware.

BT Whole Home Wi-Fi: BT's multipoint wireless system is fast, reliable and pricey – but it's worth it

The best mesh Wi-Fi routers can improve your home network and eliminate dead spots. These are the top models we've tested.