It's safe to say Apple knows a thing or too about operating on Wi-Fi, and here's five settings the company recommends users change on their routers.

Whether you're a brand-new owner or already have a Netgear router, you might want to dig into its settings and change some things. With a few simple steps, you can get into your router and change ...

When setting up the internet at home, your router matters more than you might think. The right device can impact your internet speed, reliability and even your monthly costs. Many internet service ...

Frustrated by slow Wi-Fi? Before blaming your provider, explore your router's settings. Optimizing wireless channels, prioritizing devices with Quality of Service, updating firmware, and switching to ...

Your router might be the real bottleneck, not your internet plan.

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 ...

Almost all modern Wi-Fi routers are equipped with a configuration interface that you can access through a web browser and use it to set your preferences. So, if you’ve never paid much attention to ...

Wireless networking doesn't have to be brain-meltingly difficult. This CNET.com.au tutorial will walk you through the steps in setting up a Windows-based network to ensure that it remains robust and ...

This post will show you how to change your default Wi-Fi Router Name (SSID) as well as the Password. Wi-Fi is undoubtedly a great way to keep connected to the internet wherever we go. Today, we can ...

Did you know that your old router can be a gold mine for hackers? If you don’t erase your personal data from it before disposing of it, you could expose yourself to a number of problems, including ...

Upgrading to Wi-Fi 7 can help crowded homes, but it won't fix a slow ISP plan. Here's how to judge a potential upgrade in ...