I've been testing SpaceX's satellite internet service since its early days. Here's how you can improve your Wi-Fi signal with a Starlink mesh node, step by step. (You might even be able to repurpose ...

Wireless connectivity is so ubiquitous today that I sometimes forget it wasn't always like that. Then I remember that I've lived in houses where I needed a Wi-Fi extender to get a consistent signal in ...

You don’t have to be a basement dwelling loony to feel compelled to extend the Wi-Fi range throughout your home. From the drastic jump in video streaming mobile devices to the number of Wi-Fi ...

Routers that only support 2.4GHz are obsolete, and if you’re still running your network on one in 2025, it’s time to upgrade.

Newer routers often utilize Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3, which can cause compatibility issues with older devices. Wi-Fi 6 offers increased speed and capacity but older devices may not support it. WPA3 enhances ...

Q: I just installed a new router that was supposed to be much faster, but now some of my older devices aren’t working so well. What’s going on? A: Upgrading your wireless router is one of the best ...

I tend to resist interim technology tweaks. For example, I’m still using a Linksys WRT600N wireless router from the dawn of the 802.11n age. (Can it be three years already?) There are a few ...

If you’re not satisfied with the coverage of your home’s Wi-Fi network, you’re going to want to invest in a mesh Wi-Fi system like the Linksys Velop Pro 6E. The bundle is actually on sale right now ...