As its name suggests, a Wi-Fi extender rebroadcasts an existing Wi-Fi signal. It connects to an existing router to broaden the wireless network coverage throughout a building. These devices, also ...

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Wireless connectivity is so ubiquitous today that I sometimes forget it wasn't always like that. Then I remember that I've lived in houses where I needed a Wi-Fi extender to get a consistent signal in ...

Upgrading to a faster router is always a good idea, but that doesn't mean your old router has to go to waste. There are several ways to repurpose an old router, such as turning it into a ...

If you're looking to improve Wi-Fi speeds throughout your home, here's what you need to know about your options. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure ...

For most of us, the Wi-Fi signal usually ends at the back door. If that includes you, your laptop, projector or big-screen TV might be unable to connect to the internet for a big sporting event or a ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Is your house overrun by technology these days? With so many working from home and then kids going to class in the house, you may feel like your dining room table looks like an ...

Best Wi-Fi extender: TP-Link RE605X AX1800 Mesh Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender Best budget Wi-Fi extender: TP-Link RE315 AC1200 Wi-Fi 5 Extender Whether you’ve just set up a wireless network in your ...

After testing some of the best Wi-Fi extenders on the market, my advice? Don’t buy one. It’s not that Wi-Fi extenders don’t work but that they don’t work well. There are many more-effective ways to ...

To get great Wi-Fi coverage, opting for a high speed connection isn’t enough. There could be annoying dead zones, spotty coverage and inexplicable signal drop outs. If you’re plagued by any of these ...

To anyone with a slow, spotty internet connection, WiFi range extenders sound like a bargain. You buy one for as little as $20, plug it into an outlet, and your problem is solved. Or so the marketing ...