FIPS 140-3: What It Is and Which Routers Support It

If your organization sells to the federal government, supports a government contractor, or operates in a regulated industry like healthcare or finance, you have probably heard the term FIPS 140-3 coming up more often lately. There is a good reason for that. On September 21, 2026, NIST moves every FIPS 140-2 certificate to the Historical […]

Netgear Gets FCC Pass But CVE Record Tells Different Story

The FCC’s March 2026 order banning new foreign-made consumer routers is framed as a national security measure. The threat is real: Volt Typhoon, Salt Typhoon, and Flax Typhoon are documented Chinese state-sponsored campaigns that used compromised routers as footholds in U.S. infrastructure. Nobody is disputing that unsecured routers are a genuine risk. What is worth […]

AI Meets 5G Routers: What’s Here and What’s Next

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword floating around conference keynotes. It is already embedded in the cellular networking products that businesses and IT professionals depend on every day, and the pace of integration is accelerating fast. From cloud management platforms that predict link failures before they happen to routers with built-in neural processing […]

The FCC’s New Router Ban: What Businesses Must Know

On March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission made a sweeping change to its Covered List — the official registry of communications equipment and services deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to U.S. national security. For the first time, the FCC added all foreign-produced consumer-grade routers to that list. No new foreign-made consumer router model […]

Digi IX25: Rugged 5G Router with eSIM and AI

Digi International has launched the Digi IX25, a rugged industrial 5G router purpose-built for enterprise and government deployments that demand high performance, compliance, and intelligent remote management. The IX25 combines 5G eMBB connectivity with CAT19 LTE fallback, active eSIM, built-in edge compute, Wi-Fi 6E, CBRS support, and AI-driven operations through Digi Remote Manager — all […]

FCC Router Ban FAQ: What It Really Means

A week ago we broke down the FCC’s decision to add all foreign-produced consumer-grade routers to its Covered List. Since then, the questions have been pouring in. Fortunately, the FCC published an official FAQ page addressing the most pressing concerns from manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike. We went through it so you do not have to […]

Peplink B One Series: Reliable, Affordable Connectivity for SMBs

When a small business loses internet, the clock starts ticking immediately. A point-of-sale system goes offline. Video calls drop. Cloud applications stall. For many organizations, even a few minutes of downtime can translate directly into lost revenue, frustrated customers, and damaged credibility. The question is no longer whether you need a reliable connection, it is […]

The Complete Guide to 5G Routers: Speed, Reliability, and the Future of Connectivity

The way businesses connect to the internet has changed permanently. Fixed broadband works great until it doesn’t, and for remote sites, mobile deployments, or mission-critical operations where downtime is not an option, a 5G router is no longer a luxury. It’s infrastructure. Whether you’re running a construction trailer in a field, keeping a fleet of […]