Adding a network switch to your setup adds more Ethernet ports to your home. This allows you to plug devices in directly to ...

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 ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Upgrading your home router is often the quickest and easiest way to give your network a boost, especially if you have a lot ...

An ordinary home network router with a Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 access point is usually enough for most homes with a modest living space and central internet serving phones, laptops, and other everyday ...

You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

Mesh WiFi systems are taking over in homes and businesses. From dual-band to tri-band and quad-band, WiFi router access points can deliver blanket square feet coverage over large spaces. Here we ...

With more people working, studying, gaming, and streaming from home today, it’s important to have fast, reliable Wi-Fi coverage at home. Regardless of the size of your home, a whole-home mesh Wi-Fi ...

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 ...

The network router continues to evolve as traffic becomes greater and more varied. Here’s a roundup of our most recent coverage (with a few classics tossed in) about routers from Cisco and others, as ...

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 ...