We've previously spoken about using DD-WRT on a router in order to take advantage of its in-built VPN capabilities. DD-WRT, in case you missed it, is an open source router firmware alternative, ...

Wireless connectivity is so ubiquitous today that I sometimes forget it wasn't always like that. Then I remember that I've lived in houses where I needed a Wi-Fi extender to get a consistent signal in ...

It's a familiar scenario: you bought a top-tier Wi-Fi router, yet there's still that one corner of the house where the signal is weak. Even the best routers have their limits, but the signal has to ...

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Having trouble streaming video in a back bedroom? Before you go out and plunk down hundreds of dollars for a new Wi-Fi router or mesh system, consider extending your existing router’s reach with the ...

Wireless networking, aka wifi, revolutionised home computing. It’s the tech that enables you to walk from room to room with a phone or laptop, browsing the internet or updating Instagram without ...