Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When you sign up with an internet service provider, you get a router ...

If you sink a ton of money into a high-performing router, you probably expect it to function perfectly. Though, just buying a good router isn’t enough. You need to put it in the ideal spot to maximize ...

We usually spend hours comparing internet plans, but barely give a thought to the Wi-Fi router. It's high time we realise that this little box sitting in a corner actually decides how strong and ...

Everyone wants reliable and fast internet, and a good router can help, but how do you choose a router? The trick is to work out how the complicated mess of standards, confusing acronyms, and ...

If you haven’t got an Apple AirPort Extreme or Time Capsule, and are looking to improve your Wi-Fi network, we recommend you get one of Apple’s base stations. Both are superb devices that offer a ...

Jon has been an author at Android Police since 2021. He primarily writes features and editorials covering the latest Android news, but occasionally reviews hardware and Android apps. His favorite ...

Don’t toss your router just yet. Here are simple steps for using it to improve the Wi-Fi signal of your new equipment. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and ...

This is a very common ailment, but there's no one universal cause (which, sadly, means there's also not one simple solution). It could be that your internet provider changes your IP address often, and ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

You can make anything with a router and a pile of wood. We didn't go that far with our technique primer below, but you can see how a woodshop workhorse like Bosch's 1617EVS router can contribute to a ...