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.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You know how this story goes. Every time technology promises to improve your life, your wi-fi network comes up a little short. You've stowed ...

Upgrading to a faster router is always a good idea, but that doesn't mean your old router has to go to waste. There are several ways to repurpose an old router, such as turning it into a ...

So I live across from my sister and she has wifi which i'm using. We are about 40-50 feet apart (from her router to my laptop and ps3). Connection is great when we're using our computers but the PS3 ...

In this week’s technology-advice column from Lifehacker, we’re going back to our favorite topic: wireless networking. This time around, a reader is having some issues getting an important piece of ...

Some areas, even some rooms in your home, may not receive a good WiFi connection from your router. Continue reading to discover how to solve this issue by increasing the range of your WiFi. You don't ...

Mesh networks are faster but more expensive, while range extenders can compromise on connection speeds. Here's what solution ...

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It's a familiar scenario: you bought a top-tier Wi-Fi router, yet there's still that one corner of the house where the signal is weak. Even the best routers have their limits, but the signal has to ...

To anyone with a slow, spotty internet connection, WiFi range extenders sound like a bargain. You buy one for as little as $20, plug it into an outlet, and your problem is solved. Or so the marketing ...