Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when Wi-Fi devices roam, or more likely don't? We'll show you why the "seamless" roaming Wi-Fi gear makers promise is still as elusive as a Yeti.
Updated - ASUS' Blue Cave Dual Band AC2600 Wireless Router has much better routing performance than we initially thought.
A gaming router can give you the edge you need. Learn how.
Updated - Jim Salter takes another run at our collection of 2x2 AC APs, this time testing multi-client load handling in open air, with roaming too!
Phicomm's K3C AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router provides our first look at an router with Intel Wi-Fi inside.
In Part 2, we get down to some Wi-Fi analysis!
QNAP's TS-128A is a high performance, inexpensive, single bay NAS.
Updated - Think Wi-Fi analyzers that can show network activity are expensive? Here's how to build one for well under $100.
Synology's DS118 is high performance, but expensive, single bay NAS.
Here's how to get the most out of your whole home mesh WiFi system.
Been thinking about buying a mesh Wi-Fi system? You might already own the start of the best one you can get.
A gaming router can give you the edge you need. Learn how.
Here's how to get the most out of your whole home mesh WiFi system.
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when Wi-Fi devices roam, or more likely don't? We'll show you why the "seamless" roaming Wi-Fi gear makers promise is still as elusive as a Yeti.
Updated - ASUS' Blue Cave Dual Band AC2600 Wireless Router has much better routing performance than we initially thought.
Updated - NETGEAR's R7800 Nighthawk X4S Smart WiFi Gaming Router is our new top-ranked MU-MIMO router.
Updated - ASUS' RT-AC86U Dual Band AC2900 Wireless Router aims to replace the RT-AC68 as ASUS' mainstream midrange router.
Updated - Jim Salter takes another run at our collection of 2x2 AC APs, this time testing multi-client load handling in open air, with roaming too!
Our 2018 guide to choosing a wireless router finds 802.11ax not yet ready to play.
Phicomm's K3C AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router provides our first look at an router with Intel Wi-Fi inside.
VLANs aren't just for large networks. Doug Reid shows you how to use a smart switch and VLANs to divide a small LAN into secure, separate segments. Here's how to get the most out of your whole home mesh WiFi system.
Tenda's Nova Whole Home Mesh WiFi System is the least expensive three-node Wi-Fi System you can buy. And it works.
Updated - Think Wi-Fi analyzers that can show network activity are expensive? Here's how to build one for well under $100.
Our 2018 guide to choosing a wireless router finds 802.11ax not yet ready to play.
We reveal the secrets of why your devices don't always connect where you want them to and what you can do to fix it.
This short How To shows you how to delay your old wireless router's trip to the landfill.
Delays, missteps and over-aggressive marketing have made this once promising technology something you can live without.
Trying to decide between a router and a Wi-Fi System? This experiment should help you choose wisely.
We tested seven AC routers to see if they improved throughput for an N device. We were surprised to find they did!
Updated There is only one way to get reliable, high-performance whole-home (or office) wireless coverage.
Updated - A/B/G/N/AC? G54, N300, AC1750? Does any of this tell you how fast Wi-Fi devices really can go? No. But this article does.
Measuring your network speed is a lot easier than it used to be. We'll help you choose the right tool for the job.
