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 ...

All you need to do to claim your free router is click the link in their email and answer a one-question survey. You don't even need to return your old router. As long as you set up your Router Mini ...

Everyone wants reliable and fast internet, and a good router can help, but how do you choose a router? The trick is to work out how the complicated mess of standards, confusing acronyms, and ...

Your router is perhaps the most important gadget in your home. It checks all incoming and outgoing traffic, acting as a sentry to make sure that nothing dangerous comes in and nothing sensitive goes ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated when WPA3 began. Most of us don’t give a second thought to the router that manages our home internet. We assume it’s working ...

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The majority of U.S. homes have an internet connection, and it’s probably not a stretch to guess that the proportion that also has Wi-Fi is close to 100 percent. Anyone who lives in a populated area ...

A fast and stable WiFi network is vitally important, especially if you work from home a few days a week. Add in the hours you spend online for entertainment, financial transactions, telehealth visits, ...

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Buying your own router instead of renting one from an ISP is one of the few reliable ways to save money on a broadband bill. But what if you buy and use your own router and the broadband provider ...

Slow and inconsistent Wi-Fi speeds are a pain, but you may not need a complex or cost-breaking solution. Start by resetting your router. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, your WiFi router is one of the most critical tools for protecting your personal data. Router manufacturers typically release software updates throughout the year to ...