Even if it works well, most experts recommend replacing your Wi-Fi router every five years. Instead of trying to convince ...
A total outage feels completely unacceptable. But a sketchy connection afflicted by lag and buffering can be even more ...
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 ...
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 ...