You don't have to buy a new computer to get Wi-Fi 7 speeds. There are external Wi-Fi dongles, such as the Asus RT-BE58 Go or Acer Wave D7, that you can plug into an available USB port to get Wi-Fi 7 ...

One type of electronic device to especially avoid is the microwave, which emits a strong signal in the 2.4GHz band, the same wireless band your router operates in. Be careful not to stick your router ...

Connect the modem to a wall outlet with a coax cable and plug the modem into an electrical outlet. Connect devices to the modem wirelessly, or with an ethernet cable to a LAN outlet on the modem. When ...

If your WiFi network has been seeming slow lately, then these tips will help you speed things up a little bit.

Start with the simplest step that actually works. Restart your modem and WiFi router. Turn them off, wait about 30 seconds, then turn them back on. This clears out temporary issues, forces devices to ...

If you find that you’re getting a boot loop, you could edit your automation and use the “+ Add action” button in the “Then do” section to disable the automation after you send the “Turn on” command at ...

A modem-router combo merges two essential components of your home’s internet connectivity: the modem, which establishes your connection to the internet; and the router, which distributes that ...

Let’s be honest: not one of us loves our internet service provider (ISP). I wish it weren’t so, but ISPs have some of the worst reputations in the entire tech industry. But my own situation wasn’t ...

A high-speed, stable connection to the internet is essential in the modern age. So, unless you plan to use a mobile hotspot, which requires a phone plan to function, you need a modem to get — and stay ...

A black WiFi modem sits on the floor next to the wall in a brightly-lit room. - Lucas Ninno/Getty Images While you might not want to admit it, your Wi-Fi modem is probably the most important thing in ...

My current setup handles everything my household throws at it without breaking a sweat. While the fiber Internet is being rolled out on my street, here's why I'm staying put. Frontier's 2Gbps or 5Gbps ...

Buying your own router is an easy way to save on your internet bill. Here's what happened when I did just that. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving.