One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

Wireless networks allow you to work independently – without the tension of plugging in long wires that not only look bad in the house but also are a safety hazard. Since wireless signals travel in all ...

If you are having difficulties accessing the Internet through your router, you may need to modify settings in the router itself. Luckily, accessing the router settings does not rely on Internet access ...

Wireless internet is awesome…When it’s fast, reliable, and has wide coverage that is. When the signal keeps dropping or the speed is so slow you might as well be on dial-up, it’s another story.

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The power output of most routers cannot be altered, so even though a lengthier external antenna may work around objects better, it won't magnify the power output. However, you may experience ...

Most people use the word “Wi‑Fi” when they really mean “internet,” and that mix‑up quietly shapes how we shop for service, troubleshoot outages, and even argue with our providers. The real split is ...

After spending a total of 200 hours researching and testing over 20 Wi-Fi routers, plus analyzing reader comments and feedback, the $100 TP-Link Archer C7 (v2) is the router we recommend for most ...

Most airlines seem like they are constantly trying to out-Wi-Fi each other, offering faster speeds, upgraded technology or more options for in-flight streaming. Although there might be improved ...