The internet is a global network of servers that moves and stores data using hardware, software, and protocols. Wi-Fi is a local wireless network that distributes the internet signal to devices in ...

Wi-Fi 6 operates over the 2.4GHz and/or 5GHz frequency bands, depending on your network configuration and what a connecting ...

As the IoT continues to expand, wireless protocols need to support applications that require higher network capacity, faster data rates, and more robust security. A comparison of Wi-Fi HaLow with ...

This article appeared in Microwaves & RF and has been published here with permission. Download this article in PDF format. Wireless local-area networks provide internet access for many users in ...

There was a time, before I started covering broadband for CNET, I didn't think much about how the internet actually worked. Like most people, I only noticed it when my connection went down. Once I ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

Wi-Fi has become an integral part of modern-day living. It allows us to work from home, play online games, and more — all without being tied to fixed locations or cables. But let's face it, even if ...

Spotty Wi-Fi can make even simple tasks feel harder than they should. If you’ve ever had a video call freeze in one room or watched a stream buffer in another, a mesh Wi-Fi system can fix those ...