Looking to increase the strength and reach of your wireless network? Learn the key differences between Wi-Fi extenders and mesh systems to help decide which is best for you.

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Your old router can widen your home network with a few easy tweaks. If you find that your Wi-Fi or wired internet connection doesn't spread out wide enough, a single router can take your signal and ...

We've previously spoken about using DD-WRT on a router in order to take advantage of its in-built VPN capabilities. DD-WRT, in case you missed it, is an open source router firmware alternative, ...

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 ...

You bought a wireless extender to boost your Wi-Fi signal. Here's how to determine the best location for its placement. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help ...

I've been testing SpaceX's satellite internet service since its early days. Here's how you can improve your Wi-Fi signal with a Starlink mesh node, step by step. (You might even be able to repurpose ...

Lisa Marie Lalonde’s router isn’t powerful enough to cover her entire home, so she installed a range extender. But when she moves from one part of the house to another, her laptop fails to connect to ...

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 ...