Building a mesh network for your home Wi-Fi has never been easier with routers from companies like Netgear and eero. Eero seeks to make mesh networks as easy and attractive as possible, and in many ways, succeeds.
TP-Link's Wi-Fi 6 routers are a great value and the upgrades that come with the Archer AX6000 make it a better choice than the Wi-Fi 5 C5400X at a similar price.
Staying in control of your home network can be a challenge with people asking for your password all the time. You also might just want to limit internet access for your family at certain times.
If you're a parent trying to keep up with your kids' internet activity while they're supposed to studying at home, these routers can help you control what they can and can't access. You might even be more productive with a speed upgrade.
If you need to fill in some dead zone in your home Wi-Fi coverage, there are plenty of extenders to choose from whether you need something with a ton of speed or just need a little extra boost in one room.
If you are ready to upgrade your wireless network there are a ton of options to choose from. Wi-Fi 6 is pushing speeds higher than every efore while mesh expansion is making it easy to add coverage where you need it.
If you're looking for more Wi-Fi coverage for your home but don't want to spend a ton on feature you don't need, there are a lot of options available. Mesh can help get you covered even when you have a challenging environment such as a home with concrete or brick walls.
We all love better performance and better gaming, but the new Snapdragon 865+ has that one more thing and it's a huge improvement: Wi-Fi 6E support.
If your Xfinity internet connection isn't performing as well as you think it should, there are a few things you can check. Besides making sure your service is working, you may have just outgrown your old equipment and need something new.
For most people, the convenience and reliability of a mesh system outweigh the extra cost and reduced feature set. Still, there are a lot of people that would much rather stick to a standalone router especially if they are after specific features or wired connectivity.
There are some great mesh systems to choose from, but which is the right one for you?
One of the most annoying things about having guests over is trying to dig out your Wi-Fi password each time one of them wants to connect to your network. Thankfully, Samsung has given us an easier way to share Wi-Fi info. We'll show you how!
If your phone is working fine, it may be time to give some thought to the position of your router, or even upgrade it. Here's what we recommend.
Chromebooks are great because they enable us to work or entertain ourselves from practically anywhere. That's why it's so frustrating when things like Wi-Fi don't work as intended. We'll show you some easy tips and tricks you can try to get your Wi-Fi firing on all cylinders again on your Chromebook.
eero is rolling out a new update that adds the latest in security protocols and can automatically select previously unused channels.
Wi-Fi 6E is the next stage for Wi-Fi 6 and will bring with it even greater speed and reliability. It does this by making use of new bandwidth available at 6GHz in bigger 160MHz chunks.
The eero Beacon adds up to 1,500 square feet to your eero mesh without any additional wires. It saves room by getting rid of the Ethernet ports and taking a speed cut but it can be a great way to fill in your mesh.
Netgear's Orbi RBK22 is a great entry-level mesh system with a tri-band connection and dedicated backhaul that should be more than enough for most homes. The eero Pro can add some coverage to your eero mesh with a great low profile but won't work on its own.
The TP-Link Deco M9 Plus is a fast mesh router that can create a strong mesh network from scratch or add on to an existing Deco mesh. The Deco M5 is a great value but it lags behind in overall speed and coverage.
It's been a while since we've seen a big speed boost for Wi-Fi chips, but Broadcom's new Wi-Fi 6E chipset would make your next phone the fastest way to connect to your home network and the Internet.