Should you upgrade to Wi-Fi 7? Here's my verdict after testing this next-gen router at home

• The Asus RT-BE86U router is currently on sale for $270
• for a limited time.
• This supports Wi-Fi 7 delivering fast, wireless connections protected by multiple security features.
• However, getting the most out of the device requires Wi-Fi extenders which can be an expensive endeavor.

The Asus RT-B386U is currently on sale across major retailers for $30 off ahead of July 4th weekend.

Wi-Fi 7 has been around since last January, but widespread adoption has been limited. The technology requires devices to have the necessary hardware to support it, and it appears that the time has arrived because we're seeing more devices, such as the Asus RT-B386U, supporting the standard. 

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This is one of the company's latest midrange Wi-Fi 7 routers. "Mid-range" is an important term in that sentence because it doesn't match the speeds seen on ...