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 ...

Router placement affects Wi-Fi signal strength and coverage more than expensive equipment. Put the router in central, elevated, and open locations to avoid dead zones and interference. Optimize ...

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The holidays are upon us, which means many of us will spend more time at home, streaming movies, playing games, and setting up new devices. All this extra activity can strain your home WiFi network, ...

Overview: Mesh Wi-Fi systems improve wireless coverage by connecting multiple nodes, eliminating weak signals and dead zones.Poor placement, wireless backhaul l ...

Your home network is a treasure trove of personal and financial information, and it’s imperative to safeguard it against cyber threats. In today’s interconnected world, where smart devices and online ...

There are many places to put a WiFi router, and one can even place it in one's room to get the most out of the service and connection. But that would not be fair to others. What good is a 1 GB ...

Fancy doing something more with your home network? Or are you already up and running with a NAS device, a simple server of some kind, or a bunch of smart home gadgets you’d like to get more control ...

Having a fast and stable WiFi network is vitally important, especially if you work from home a few days per week. Add in the fact that so much of our entertainment comes over the internet, and that it ...

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