A Wi-Fi extender is a device that boosts the internet service in a house or apartment. It connects with the existing signal and amplifies it.

Your internet connection depends on multiple devices working together. Here are the details to help you troubleshoot problems and stay online. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, ...

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We're all about recycling and repurposing old hardware here at XDA, and what better way to do this than with an old router! We've likely all got one or two from previous house moves, upgrades, and ...

Wi-Fi generations previously used confusing number and letter names, but things are much simpler today. Here's what the ...

Network-attached storage is the most versatile way to store data, but that's just one of the many benefits of a NAS device. We've tested the top models: See which will work best for your home or small ...

The best way to see which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi (and find out their IP and MAC addresses) is to use the open-source tool Angry IP Scanner. It’s lightweight, runs on Windows, macOS, and ...

When you connect to a Wi-Fi network that’s not secure, i.e., that uses WEP or TKIP for encryption, Windows 11/10 will display this message. These security standards are older and have known flaws.

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More than half a dozen US government departments and agencies are reportedly backing a proposal to ban the routers due to alleged ties to Chinese cyberattacks. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET ...