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, ...

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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 ...

The TP-Link RE603X ($89.99) is a reasonably priced wireless range extender that works with Wi-Fi 6 routers, as well as routers that use older Wi-Fi technology. It’s a plug-in device that's easy to ...

Use a Wi-Fi extender strategically to amplify your Internet signal and reach dead spots in your home. Avoid placing the extender too far from or too close to the router to maximize signal strength.

If your wi-fi router isn't giving you a strong and reliable signal into the far reaches of your home, where wi-fi extenders and wi-fi mesh systems could help. A wi-fi mesh system is an advanced, whole ...

Whether you’ve just set up a brand-new wireless network in your home or just setting up an office space far from your trusty old router, you may find yourself with terrible signal, slow speeds, or no ...

Our wi-fi router and extender reviews are based on our own independent tests. We test harder in the lab so you can choose the right wi-fi router and extender when you shop.

The EX8000 ($199.99 at Amazon) is a fairly large extender at 8.9 by 6.6 by 3.6 inches (HWD). The black enclosure stands upright on a permanent semi-circular base and cannot be mounted on a wall. There ...

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