Wi-Fi and Home Networking Articles

ASRock Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX Motherboard Review

By Thomas Soderstrom

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Does adding 802.11ac Wi-Fi endow a mainstream gaming motherboard with better value?

Linksys RE6700 Wireless Extender Review

By Sand Dutcher

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Today, we're testing Linksys' AC1200 Amplify Wi-Fi Range Extender. Do good things really come in small packages?

D-Link DWA-192 USB Wi-Fi Adapter Review

By Jonas DeMuro

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Today, we take a closer look at D-Link's orb-shaped DWA-192 USB Wi-Fi adapter, one of the first AC1900 USB devices in today's market.

Long Range 900MHz Wi-Fi 'HaLow' Standard Approved By Wi-Fi Alliance

By Lucian Armasu

The Wi-Fi Alliance approved the long range Wi-Fi "HaLow" standard, which will target embedded devices for smart homes, smart cities, connected cars, agriculture, and other low-power devices.

Amped Wireless AC1750 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Extender Now Shipping

By Tomshardware

Amped Wireless announced it is now shipping the TAP-EX3 HighPower AC1750 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender, a wireless solution that the company said adds additional coverage of up to 12,000 sq ft.

AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender Round-Up

By Tim Ferrill

Today we take four prominent 802.11ac-based range extenders for a test drive to determine the best option for expanding your wireless network.

How We Test Wireless Range Extenders

By Tim Ferrill, Julio Urquidi

Our networking team explains the hardware, software and physical considerations involved in testing wireless range extenders.

Linksys WUSB6300 AC1200 Wireless-AC USB Adapter Review

By Jonas DeMuro

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How does 867Mb/s of throughput on the 5GHz wireless band sound? That's what Linksys' WUSB6300 promises, but can it keep up with more modern 802.11ac adapters?

Wireless AC Gets Its First Fully Integrated Network SoC From Qualcomm

By Julio Urquidi

Qualcomm squeezed all it can into its first fully integrated networking SoC, including a processor, MU-MIMO, 2 antennas, Streamboost, and more.

Amped Wireless's TAP-EX3 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender Promises Increased Network Coverage

By Mark Endab, Julio Urquidi

Amped Wireless's touchscreen Wi-Fi range extender, the TAP-EX3, can add up to an additional 12,000 square feet of wireless coverage.

Netgear, Best Buy Team Up On Wi-Fi/Powerline Bundle In A Box

By Mark Endab

Netgear and Best Buy introduce the Nighthawk DST, a Wi-Fi/Powerline bundle for home users.

AC1200 USB Wi-Fi Adapter Round-Up

By Jonas DeMuro

Routers get all attention when it comes to Wi-Fi networking, but picking the right adapter is just as important. Today we test four 802.11ac USB adapters.