For most of us, the Wi-Fi signal usually ends at the back door. If that includes you, your laptop, projector or big-screen TV might be unable to connect to the internet for a big sporting event or a ...

Which Wi-Fi extenders are best? A reliable internet connection at home has become nonnegotiable in the modern world. While the routers in many households are enough to get by, others call upon Wi-Fi ...

Weak Wi-Fi can turn everyday tasks into small frustrations, whether it’s a video call that drops mid-sentence or a stream that refuses to load in certain rooms. If upgrading your router isn’t an ...

You may also consider buying a mesh Wi-Fi system like the Netgear Orbi, so check out our top picks for mesh Wi-Fi routers, too. A mesh system could be more expensive in terms of total costs, but they ...

After testing some of the best Wi-Fi extenders on the market, my advice? Don’t buy one. It’s not that Wi-Fi extenders don’t work but that they don’t work well. There are many more-effective ways to ...

The global pandemic did more to show up deficiencies in internet access than virtually anything else in past decades. With record numbers of individuals working from home, issues with slow internet, ...

If you’re in the same boat as I am—with your router failing to deliver a strong Wi-Fi signal to every area of your home—then this TP-Link Wi-Fi Extender might be just what you need. It boosts your ...

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You can configure AirPort Express wireless routers to work as standalone devices, connecting your computers wirelessly to your internet modem and other networked devices. You can also use multiple ...

Trey Paul was a CNET senior editor covering broadband. His 20+ years of experience as a writer and editor include time at the broadband marketplace Allconnect, as well as working with clients like ...

Most options our CNET writers have explored over the years don't require drilling holes or running new wiring outdoors. Still, getting reliable, fast Wi-Fi outdoors may take an initial investment.