I have what I hope is a simple question here. I have a router, the RT-AC68U, running the Merlin firmware, and it is covering my house quite nicely. It sits upstairs in my two-story single family home.

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, ...

The setup and initialization of the Netis WF2375 are neither difficult nor does it take a long time. But you can save yourself some trouble by doing it in the right order. Before you mount it at its ...

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 ...

Ready to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can ...

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 ...

Alongside better Wi-Fi, you also get a load of other perks too.