Looks like my Orbi RBR50, which was reliable for years, is now in the unreliable bracket. I flashed custom firmware, but it's still randomly dying after X days, requiring a reboot. I'm tired of ...

So in this flat I have a fiber connection, with a PON. I plugged in my own Archer C6, flashed OpenWRT on it, and flubbed with configuration until I got it to work (I wasn't very familiar with OpenWRT, ...

Wireless Internet is great. Radio waves burning holes in your brain as packets of data containing a Netflix movie fly through the air over to your TV; what could be better? Surely, not much. But WiFi ...

Having a consistent Wi-Fi signal at home is one of the best and most convenient parts of having a resilient home network. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is with a mesh network, whether from ...

Say goodbye to WiFi dead zones and hello to an easier setup and stronger security with these routers from Asus, TP-Link, and others As you accumulate more WiFi-enabled devices, a good router, like ...

September 6, 2019 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google In this week’s technology-advice column from Lifehacker, we’re going back to our favorite topic: wireless ...

When researching how to set up a Wi-Fi network, you're going to hear a lot of talk about routers and access points. While both help you connect to the internet, their roles in a network are ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Mesh WiFi systems are basically the same as regular routers and extenders, but they're a lot smarter and work a lot better. They're also easier to set up and maintain. And they look better than ...