Even if it works well, most experts recommend replacing your Wi-Fi router every five years. Instead of trying to convince ...

Access points (APs) can be stand-alone devices that plug into a router or switch; however, access point functionality is also built into a wireless router, which is widely used in most homes and ...

A total outage feels completely unacceptable. But a sketchy connection afflicted by lag and buffering can be even more ...

You set your 5GHz band to wireless bridge mode and the 2.4GHz band to access point mode. This makes your 5GHz band a dedicated backhaul link to the router and allows your outdoor devices to ...

The following screen-shot shows why you want a router as opposed to an access point or just plugging directly into the Internet. It&'s all about security. With so many hackers trolling the ...

Stand-alone access points are typically found in commercial establishments. In the overwhelming majority of homes, a wireless router is used for Internet access, which includes the access point.

Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving. Prior to joining CNET, Joe led MyMove's moving coverage and reported on broadband policy, the digital divide ...