I extended my Wi-Fi network with this cheap $10 ESP32
…My devices no longer drop off my Wi-Fi network whenever I step out of the house. My phone stays connected to Wi-Fi and still works on Wi-Fi without falling…
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You are using 5GHz wrong if you're blindly cramming it with all your devices
…still uses Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 5 routers (or older models in developing countries). Consequently, the predominant wireless bands in most home networks are still 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Most…
You're wrecking your Wi-Fi speeds by ignoring the one setting nobody talks about
…In the US, channels 1 through 11 are used by Wi-Fi networks, and due to the overlap between channels, only 1, 6, and 11 are non-overlapping and often recommended for…
7 network features I regret not using sooner
…Internet and good Wi-Fi coverage , and that's about it. Except, while I thought I was prioritizing convenience over other considerations, I was actually doing myself and my home network a…
Wi-Fi signal bars are lying to you, and this app finally showed me the truth
…and map my deadzones the network administrator way — with decibel-milliwatt (dBm) metrics and diagnostic data instead of oversimplified approximations from my smartphone. Creating a heatmap of your home Wi-Fi coverage…
Your router is probably misconfigured right now, and these 5 one-minute fixes will prove it
…Enough Wi-Fi networks operating on the same few channels creates congestion, increasing latency, and making your Wi-Fi feel worse than it should. You should use tools like Wi-Fi Analyzer…
Your ISP router is the biggest bottleneck in your home network, and you know it
…Underpowered hardware and older Wi-Fi standards Don't compromise on your network's backbone The other major downside of using your ISP-provided router is being stuck with outdated hardware. ISPs…
My ISP gave me a Wi-Fi 7 router, and my 2.5GbE wired network still beats it at everything
My ISP gave me a Wi-Fi 7 router, and my 2.5GbE wired network still beats it at everything
Your PC’s Wi-Fi isn't terrible — you're just making these rookie mistakes
…Unoptimized network settings, interference from adjacent slots, and bad antenna positioning can easily turn perfectly capable Wi-Fi into a subpar and unstable alternative. Related I thought Wi-Fi wasn’t good…
Your bad Wi-Fi isn't your ISP or PC's fault if you're following these 4 practices
…At some point, it's worth accepting that Wi-Fi is no longer a plug-and-play system. Your home network is an ecosystem that reacts to placement, interference, and device load…