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Hands on With the ZyXEL Wireless Extender WRE2205
By Kevin Parrish published
We test-drive ZyXEL's WRE2205 wireless extender which plugs directly into an electrical socket.

ZyXEL Offering Plug-in Wireless-N Range Extender
By Kevin Parrish published
The gadget plugs directly into an electrical socket and extends your Wireless N network.

Broadcom Introduces 5th-Gen Wi-Fi Combo Chip for Mobile
By Kevin Parrish published
802.11ac will arrive on smartphones, tablets and other mobile products in 1Q13.

Netgear Intros Wi-Fi Booster For Extending Local Network
By Kevin Parrish published
This gadget plugs directly into an electrical outlet and extends the local network's Wi-Fi broadcast.
How to Opt Out of Google's Wi-Fi Network Mapping
By Kevin Parrish published
Don't want your Wi-Fi network mapped by Google? Just add the "_nomap" tag to the SSID of your access point and/or router.

TRENDnet Ships 450 Mbps Dual Band Media Bridge
By Kevin Parrish published
What goes great with a 450 Mbps dual band router? A similar media bridge to help keep your super-fast Wi-Fi network super stable while streaming HD content.

ZyXEL Intros Portable Router, Access Point
By Kevin Parrish published
The new MWR102 serves as a 802.11n router, access point and client bridge for $39.99 USD.

Why Your Wi-Fi Sucks And How It Can Be Helped, Part 2
By William Van Winkle published
In Part 1, we explained what can go wrong with Wi-Fi signals and how access points can work to improve your wireless performance. It's time for a reality check. We throw six contenders against 65 clients and some hellish interference. Who's left standing?
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