I got an 802.11ac router a while ago to use with the 802.11ac card in my laptop. A while ago for reasons I can't remember I noticed an option in the wireless settings on windows on if it should prefer ...

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 ...

tldr: Devices connected to the 2.4GHz band can't talk to devices connected to the 5GHz band even when they are on the same subnet. Why? For background, I had always had separate SSIDs for 2.4GHz and ...

My Wi-Fi is inconsistent, and it's not just about speed. I use a fiber-optic connection that terminates at an ONU (Optical Network Unit) with a built-in Wi-Fi router provided by my ISP. This should be ...

With all the devices we use on a daily basis, there’s one thread that runs through just about every tech thing we do: connectivity. Specifically Wi-Fi — whether we’re at home, in a public space like a ...

Connecting older or cheaper smart home devices to your Wi-Fi network can be a headache. Some smart devices can’t see combined 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. One UI 7 has added a new mode for setting up ...

A study of 43 devices conducted by Enex for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has "unexpectedly" shown 5GHz Wi-Fi outperforming 2.4GHz in long-range testing, negating a major ...

If you’re in the market for a new router for your small business, you might be tempted by the flashy features, high speeds, and low cost of consumer-oriented routers. The latest models, based on the ...