Do this before you upgrade your router or internet plan.

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 ...

You’ve got a turkey in the oven, presents need to be wrapped, and your cousin’s kid screams (again), “What’s the Wi-Fi password?” You’re juggling a ...

If you’ve ever hesitated to share your internet password with a visitor—maybe a babysitter, a repairman, or some neighborhood scruff your kid dragged home—you might want to think about setting up a ...

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 ...

Wi-Fi extenders are cheap, but come with distinct drawbacks.

The Eero 6 mesh wifi router gives me fast, reliable internet access anywhere in my home or yard, and it’s easy enough for anyone to set up.

With the move to Wi-Fi 7, the market has dried up quickly, as we have yet to have any vendor sample any of their new Wi-Fi 7 routers. That said, it was time for a router upgrade for my parents' home, ...