Placing your Wi-Fi router on the ground causes signal interference and obstructs signal spread. Elevate the router if you can, preferably at least three to five feet -- for better signal reach and ...

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 ...

Upgrading to a faster router is always a good idea, but that doesn't mean your old router has to go to waste. There are several ways to repurpose an old router, such as turning it into a ...

The Eero Max 7 has a high price tag, but it was one of the most powerful routers I've ever tested. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover ...

TP-Link's Archer BE550 is an affordable Wi-Fi 7 solution that offers solid performance and storage capability with a reasonable price tag. With the move to Wi-Fi 7, the market has dried up quickly, as ...

Despite all the hoopla around 5G over the past few years, Wi-Fi technology remains essential for keeping people connected. Wi-Fi 7 can potentially be a game-changer in the future, offering previously ...

Every WIRED reader is familiar with that constant question: Wait for new technology, or buy now? No matter how good a gadget is, there will almost certainly be something better arriving soon.

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...