Choosing the right Wi-Fi band can make a big difference in your internet connection. Here’s what you need to know. Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything ...

When setting up your home or office WiFi network, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to use separate SSIDs for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands or to combine them into a single network. This ...

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One of the things that affects normal laptop-to-wifi reception is the presence of other devices on the 2.4GHz spectrum. So I was surprised to see a number of vendors, Logitech included, produce ...

Your router might give you the choice between a 2 GHz and 5 GHz network when connecting a new smart TV to your network. Here are the differences between each type and which one will make streaming TV ...

In a document released by Apple and Cisco this week, the companies all but declare 2.4GHz Wi-Fi dead. The document, which was released on February 3, is targeted at enterprises and details best ...

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We’ve updated our 5GHz WiFi article to help address some of the points our readers have brought up, as well as to clarify the theories at work. Many have opined that using 5GHz rather than 2.4GHz is ...

Though it’s not strictly necessary, one way to keep Wi-Fi healthy is to put as many smart home accessories as possible on a separate network. There are a few reasons why, and different approaches ...

It’s best for busy households and offices and overkill in most other cases.