Wi-Fi extenders work by duplicating and rebroadcasting the internet signal, which increases its range throughout your home.

Struggling with weak Wi-Fi signals while enjoying time outside? While Wi-Fi routers typically only service indoor spaces, there are ways to optimize its signal.

These days, a fast and reliable Wi-Fi signal is akin to basic utilities like electricity, water or gas — an essential, whether you’re still working from home or just need an optimal experience for all ...

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While strength is often visually represented in the form of cones, bars, or dots, it’s really calculated in the form of decibels per milliwatt, or dBm. A perfect signal is -30dBm, which you’ll ...

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Home WiFi networks, which give internet access to the devices in your house, are notoriously glitchy. They can stop working and then restart, or work fine in some spots but badly in others. The ...