Tech pro ThioJoe shows how to repurpose an old router to extend Wi-Fi coverage and improve home network range.

Wi-Fi has become a way of life for most of us, allowing us to connect our devices to the internet without being tethered to cables or fixed locations. As convenient as Wi-Fi is, it has its limitations ...

Learn how to extend your Wi-Fi range outside into your backyard. Most options our CNET writers have explored over the years don't require drilling holes or running new wiring outdoors. Still, getting ...

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 ...

I wish to expand a wireless network from a house to a nearby garage. Alone, the Linksys E2000, from inside the house, is able to provide a weak to moderate signal that is inadequate for use in the ...

When setting up a wireless network, the utmost thing that a person should consider is the range of the WiFi signal. In some cases, a weak WiFi signal could be infuriating to a user, especially when he ...

I have a linksys WRT54G that I want to use to <I>extend</I> an existing network, not create a new one routed through the old one.<BR><BR>Currently, I have a wired network in the 192.168.1.x range, ...

If you’re not satisfied with the coverage of your home’s Wi-Fi network, you’re going to want to invest in a mesh Wi-Fi system like the Linksys Velop Pro 6E. The bundle is actually on sale right now ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The extender throughput (speed) of the communications is measured very near the router in an "open space" hallway. For our test, it was 8 ...

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 ...