7 network features I regret not using sooner
…Anyone who came over was a trusted friend or family member, so what was the point of a guest network? Except it's more than just having one Wi-Fi password for…
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Your ISP router is the biggest bottleneck in your home network, and you know it
…A modern Wi-Fi 6 router will cost you less than $60, making it a great value upgrade for your entire network. For around $100, you can jump to a Wi-Fi…
My ISP gave me a Wi-Fi 7 router, and my 2.5GbE wired network still beats it at everything
My ISP gave me a Wi-Fi 7 router, and my 2.5GbE wired network still beats it at everything
I'd do these 5 things differently if I were setting up my home network from scratch
…With an aftermarket Wi-Fi 6E router , my network will be fully unlocked, not just in terms of performance but also in control. A Wi-Fi 7 router will be slightly better…
Your PC’s Wi-Fi isn't terrible — you're just making these rookie mistakes
…Whether it's your motherboard's onboard Wi-Fi or a Wi-Fi adapter, you can do a lot to improve the network performance before blaming the hardware itself. If you made…
Your bad Wi-Fi isn't your ISP or PC's fault if you're following these 4 practices
…The Wi-Fi performance isn’t bad either. $60 at Amazon $55 at B&H Related I thought a Wi-Fi Extender would help my network — it did, just not the way…
I thought I needed a new router, but turning my old one into an access point fixed more than I expected
…This goes beyond recycling your old tech and focuses on network engineering for the home, solving congestion, range, and stability issues for free. Related I finally upgraded to a mesh Wi-Fi…
5 misconceptions about home networking you still believe
…Related Your smart TV may be holding your entire Wi-Fi hostage Make your Wi-Fi great again by removing your smart TV from it Guests networks are only for guests It…
I thought Wi-Fi wasn’t good enough for competitive gaming until I actually tried it
…Related 5 reasons Wi-Fi is still bad, even with the latest version Wi-Fi needs a fundamental redesign if it's to replace wired networking Wired connections will always be better…
Mesh Wi-Fi is causing the exact problems it promised to solve
…Mesh Wi-Fi isn't just a signal extender ; it's a complex network of invisible hops. When nodes fight each other for airtime, your high-end mesh system can actually be…