The password for your home wifi unlocks your gateway to the web. And since just about everything we own these days is internet-ready, you probably have your password memorized after hooking up dozens ...

Your home network’s security is only as good as the configuration of your router or gateway. Leave it open or vulnerable, and you might end up with freeloaders that hog your bandwidth, at best. At ...

Have you ever found that, despite having a good Internet service provider, the coverage of your home network shared with a warehouse was not good enough? We’ll show you how to set up your router so ...

So you've got your Starlink satellite internet service up and running. But what if you want to add a different Wi-Fi router to your home setup? What if the included Wi-Fi router isn't delivering the ...

Whenever someone sends me a question about how to fix their Wi-Fi, I wince. It’s not that I dislike helping people with their router problems. In fact, there are few geeky endeavors I find more ...

Upgrading to a new Wi-Fi router doesn’t have to be hard. Here’s how to easily switch all your smart home gadgets and other connected devices in your home to a new router in under a minute. Upgrading ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The best advice on router placement is advice we all ignore: Place your router in the middle of the room for the best possible wifi. Don’t hide the ...

Most of us can probably agree: the faster the internet connection, the better. That's why so many of us are willing to pay top dollar for the fastest speeds our provider offers. However, those fast ...

Router placement affects Wi-Fi signal strength and coverage more than expensive equipment. Put the router in central, elevated, and open locations to avoid dead zones and interference. Optimize ...

After a decade testing PCs, routers, and home networks, I know what causes slow speeds and can help you optimize your internet connection.