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 ...

The system's router base station and two wireless extenders pair automatically out of the box with an app. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better ...

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 ...

With the recent boom in smart home technology, even our garage doors and light bulbs are connecting to the internet. And because of this, you may now need Wi-Fi coverage in parts of your home that ...

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. “Mesh systems and ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Mesh systems and extenders are primarily designed to solve one problem: Bad signal strength,” says Joel Crane, a Certified Wireless Network Expert and Wi-Fi Engineer at Juniper Networks. “Before ...