Choosing the right Wi-Fi band can make a big difference in your internet connection. Here’s what you need to know. Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything ...

I got an 802.11ac router a while ago to use with the 802.11ac card in my laptop. A while ago for reasons I can't remember I noticed an option in the wireless settings on windows on if it should prefer ...

If you've ever shopped for a gaming router, you've probably seen the terms 2.4GHz and 5GHz plastered across the box. Most gamers just pick 5GHz because "higher must be better," but that's not always ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The modern smart home was built on the 2.4GHz frequency, but is it time to move to a different Thread? The modern ...

You can disable 5GHz. If you look under ‘how to change your wifi channel’ here: https://www.spark.co.nz/help/internet/broadband-help/spark-smart-modem-2-support I ...

Here's the story: My home network has three computers attached to it. One has a wired connection to the router (an Asus RT-N66U), one has a wireless (5GHz) connection, and the last a wireless (2.4GHz) ...

Whether you are welcoming a new robot vacuum into your home, setting up smart lighting, or adding one of the latest smart speakers, there’s a chance you may run into trouble getting your smart home ...

IF your Wi-Fi router is slow, there's a hidden number you should look for. Experts at the tech giant Intel have revealed how certain routers give a much better experience. A section on the Intel ...