What is Wi-Fi 6?
What is Wi-Fi 6 and 6E, and how do they improve on Wi-Fi 5? These are important questions for the future of wireless connectivity and your home network.
SpaceX reveals date for Starlink global internet coverage
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell has been talking about when the company's Starlink internet service should be able to offer global coverage.
What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is one of the premier wireless networking solutions available to all sorts of connected devices. But what exactly is Wi-Fi and how does it actually work?
Is Wi-Fi too unreliable? Powerline networking may be what you need
There's more to networking than Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Powerline is a third option with a direct electrical connection. Here's how it works and why it's an option.
How to fix problems with your MacBook’s Wi-Fi
If your MacBook is refusing to connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, then you need a quick solution! Here's how to fix Apple MacBook problems with Wi-Fi.
How to secure your Wi-Fi network
It's more important than ever to keep your work and home networks safe from prying eyes. We'll show you how to secure your Wi-Fi network so you can rest easy.
The best Wi-Fi extenders for 2021
Your network is only as good as your Wi-Fi signal. In this guide, we'll recommend the best Wi-Fi extenders to help boost your wireless signal and expand range.
Netgear’s game-changing Wi-Fi 6e router is here, and it looks like a spaceship
At CES 2021, Netgear announced the Nighthawk RAXE500 tri-band router, the world’s first Wi-Fi 6e router, opening up a new spectrum in the 6GHz range.
Wi-Fi 6E is the biggest change to happen to Wi-Fi in 25 years
You'll need new equipment to take advantage of the new speeds, but the FCC's approval of opening up the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use is a huge move that can improve network speeds and reliability while reducing latency.
How to boost your Wi-Fi signal
Is your Wi-Fi signal just not cutting it anymore? Here's simple guide on how to boost your signal for a better browsing experience no matter your location.
Airplane Wi-Fi could get a massive upgrade in the near future
If planes were as reliable as inflight Wi-Fi, we’d never get on a flight again. Thanks to industry group Seamless Air Alliance, it could be about to get better.
Wi-Fi 6E devices will embrace 6GHz. Here’s what it means to you
The Federal Communications Commission may release 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6GHz band for some types of unlicensed uses including Wi-Fi. If that happens you can expect new devices that can support the 6GHz band and these new devices already have a name: Wi-Fi 6E.
Android 10 update seemingly breaks Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel 2
Android 10 brings a host of new features to compatible phones, but according to some reports, it also breaks Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel 2. Hundreds of users have reported Wi-Fi issues after updating to Android 10, and it seems like there is a range of Wi-Fi issues related to the update.
Researchers have found a way to extend Wi-Fi ranges by almost 200 feet
BYU researchers have developed a new protocol that may extend the Wi-Fi signal range of smart home devices. The new protocol only requires the use of software, not hardware to extend the range and it lets IoT devices to be installed over 60 meters away from an access point.
Wi-Fi 6 has finally launched. Here’s what that means for you
Wi-Fi 6 is expected to provide faster speeds, longer range, lower battery consumption, and increased security. And it finally launched this week. Here’s what you need to know about Wi-Fi 6’s launch, the new Wi-Fi 6 Certified certification, and what it means for Wi-Fi enabled devices.
What is Wi-Fi 7? Here’s everything we know about the future standard
For our Wi-Fi 7 news roundup, we're taking a look everything we know about Wi-Fi 7 and the futuristic technologies that telecom companies expect to arrive in the next several years. Check out the new features that Wi-Fi 7 is likely to provide and how they will change wireless technologies forever.
Amazon drops the prices for Eero Home mesh Wi-Fi routers and systems
Smart home configurations require reasonably fast and consistent Wi-Fi signals throughout the house. Avid gamers and people who stream multiple videos also need sufficient bandwidth to handle the voluminous data. Heading into Labor Day, Amazon dropped the prices on eero Home brand mesh Wi-Fi routers and systems.
American Airlines expands its fast in-flight Wi-Fi, but it will still cost you
American Airlines has finished installing its satellite-based in-flight Wi-Fi for the whole of its mainline narrow-body fleet comprising more than 700 planes — but the service still costs. Other upcoming changes include power outlets for every seat and the addition of tablet holders for much of its narrow-body fleet.
WPA3, the third generation of Wi-Fi security, has one giant flaw: You
Wi-Fi security will get a lot better with WPA3, but it's not going to change things overnight. Even when all of the hardware and software has been upgraded to support it, there are still going to be some glaring problems. Hackers know the best way to break wireless security and it's usually through the user.
TP-Link’s new routers give you a huge mesh network for just $99
TP-Link is looking to undercut the mesh-networking competition with its new Deco W2400 router two-pack offer. Available exclusively through Walmart, the bundle gives buyers a dual-band, mesh network with support for 100 simultaneous devices over 3,000 square feet, all for under $100.
Harvard’s laser radio transmission method lays groundwork for faster Wi-Fi
Harvard researchers have come up with a new method for transmitting radio frequencies wirelessly. This new method may lay the groundwork for faster Wi-Fi in the future. The laser radio method uses terahertz frequencies which can move data much faster than current wireless technology.
Facebook to boost California internet options with Terragraph 5G Wi-Fi
Facebook's open source Terragraph technology is already seeing adoption from California-based Common Networks to expand its offerings of high-speed wireless internet. Speeds can reach a gigabit per second for just $50 a month and Common Networks doesn't even need to outlay millions for underground fiber.
TP-Link’s new Wi-Fi 6 routers look more like alien spaceships than ever
TP-Link has debuted its next-gen consumer networking hardware in the form of some fantastically outlandish looking routers. The Wi-Fi 6-supporting routers combine perforated black plastic with colored accents and an array of aerials that would make the communication arrays of sci-fi space ships blush.
Here’s why you might still be using Wi-Fi after cellular 5G launches
Cellular 5G might be around the corner and promising to deliver lightning fast speeds, but it will take some time before the technology fully rolls out. Additionally, the folks over at the Wi-Fi Alliance have a few reasons why they think you shouldn't dump Wi-Fi just yet.
This device backs up DSLR photos using 4G and works as a wireless tether
What if you could back up your photos as you shoot, instead of at home? The Cambuddy Plus is an accessory that uses 4G and high-speed Wi-Fi to automatically backup photos to a cloud service. The device, now on Kickstarter, also works as a wireless teether and can geotag photos, too.
Aussies hope free Wi-Fi on their beaches will lead to fewer drownings
Aussie lifeguards have hit on an idea to use Wi-Fi to make the beaches safer. How? By creating free Wi-Fi zones within the safety flags to encourage swimmers to stay within designated areas where they can be monitored by lifeguards. The Wi-Fi setup also sends out safety alerts in multiple languages.
Confused by Wi-Fi standards? Simplified branding will start with Wi-Fi 6
The future 802.11ax specification for wireless internet connectivity is set to be renamed as Wi-Fi 6, with retroactive renaming of the last two generations of Wi-Fi as Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4. This rebranding is hoped to make it easier for consumers to understand what speeds and features they can expect from new purchases.
Regular Wi-Fi can accurately detect bombs, chemicals, and weapons in bags
X-ray machines, surveillance cameras, and bag searches have all become commonplace when it comes to security in public venues. But researchers from three U.S. universities may have found a different way to detect suspicious items: regular Wi-Fi. Here's how their smart security system works.
After 14 years, a new generation of Wi-Fi security is coming. Here’s what to know
WPA3 is a new security standard for Wi-Fi hardware that will charge manufactuters with meeting stricter guidelines to be certified to support it. It will bring about greater security and privacy for users in the home and when utilizing 'open' public Wi-Fi networks, as well as better password protections for everyone.
Updating your router to WPA3 could protect your home Wi-Fi network
The Wi-Fi Alliance has officially certified WPA3 security, making routers the world over more secure ... in theory. While new routers will definitely get the new password and encryption protection systems, there is some question over whether already-sold devices will be updated to support it.
Qualcomm joins Facebook’s Terragraph Project to bring fast Wi-Fi to U.S. cities
Facebook and Qualcomm are teaming up to bring fast Wi-Fi to cities around the U.S. For at least two years, the social media giant has been attempting to create a multinode wireless system focused on bringing high-speed internet connectivity to dense urban areas. It's called the Terragraph Project.
As unlimited data plans grow more popular, Wi-Fi loses its dominance
As major cellphone service providers continue to re-introduce unlimited data to their customers, it looks like folks are spending more time surfing the web on their phones in Wi-Fi free zones, rather than looking for free Wi-Fi to connect to. OpenSignal's latest report sheds light on the trend.
SpaceX has successfully launched its first broadband satellites
The first two satellites in Elon Musk's Starlink project for satellite-based Wi-Fi were successfully launched on a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday.
Can’t get service? Head to an English church, soon to become a Wi-Fi hot spot
Churches in internet "dead zones" are now going to help facilitate the spread of information by facilitating broadband and Wi-Fi connectivity.