Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. If you’ve got a mesh Wi-Fi network set up in your home, you ...

If you implement mesh Wi-Fi, you may be able to disable the old Wi-Fi network in the cable modem settings, but Jim Rossman recommends leaving it be. Jim Rossman / TNS I’ve been helping a friend try to ...

Did you upgrade your Wi-Fi router over the holidays, and now have the old one sitting in a closet somewhere? That old Wi-Fi router is actually more useful than you might think it is. Here are five ...

The powers that be recently changed to a 5G wireless modem/router. Seemed to be okay for about a week. Then..... While the best download speed for the LAN on the old modem was about 2 Mbps, it was ...

Don't be intimidated by your home networking hardware. Internet access is important for everyone to stay connected. But most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to ...

Getting the best Wi-Fi performance requires strategic antenna positioning, proper router placement, and a bit of trial and ...

Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along with a subscription plan that unlocks monthly access. You can ...

Wi-Fi works like a radio signal. It needs open space to travel. Walls, furniture and even appliances can weaken the signal.