I've used a lot of routers throughout my time on the internet, from ISP routers that have locked-down services to routers I kept way longer than I should have. Still, on every one that I could change ...

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If your Wi-Fi has been slow, unreliable, or prone to sudden drop-offs, you might be tempted to replace your router. But before you spend your money on a shiny new router, try adjusting the settings on ...

A new router can be the right opportunity for a better home network. Although it's tempting to simply plug in your new router to get online quickly, if you spend some time, you can drastically improve ...

Chances are, unless you're a tech enthusiast, you likely kept the default Wi-Fi name and password from the day you had your router installed. Perhaps you have apartment neighbors with funny custom ...

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If your Wi-Fi performance is poor despite a strong signal, or you can't achieve the download speeds your ISP promises, you should consider changing your Wi-Fi channel. You can do this yourself by ...