Wi-Fi guides
Practical ways to get more speed and fewer dropouts from your wireless network.
Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat7 vs Cat8: Which Ethernet Cable to Buy
Which Ethernet cable do you actually need? Compare Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7 and Cat8 speeds and distances, and get the right cable for your home.
Wi-FiDo I Need a New Router? 8 Signs It's Time
Not sure whether to replace your router? These 8 signs — from wired speed below plan to no 5 GHz or dead firmware — tell you when a new router is worth it.
Wi-FiHow to See Who's Using Your WiFi (and Kick Them Off)
See every device on your Wi-Fi from your router's app or admin page, work out which is which, kick unknown devices, and keep freeloaders off for good.
Wi-FiModem vs Router: What's the Difference and Do You Need Both?
A modem talks to your provider line; a router runs your home network. See which one is causing your problem — and which to upgrade.
Wi-FiWiFi 6 vs WiFi 7: Is It Worth Upgrading?
WiFi 7 is faster on paper, but is it worth the money? Compare WiFi 6 vs WiFi 7 speeds and features, and see who should upgrade — and who shouldn't.
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz vs 6 GHz Wi-Fi: Which to Use
2.4 GHz reaches further, 5 GHz and 6 GHz are much faster at short range. Learn which Wi-Fi band to use for each device and room.
Wi-FiBest Router Placement for Faster Wi-Fi
Where you put your router can make a big difference. Follow these placement rules to get stronger Wi-Fi across your home for free.
Wi-FiHow to Improve Wi-Fi Speed: 10 Practical Fixes
Ten practical ways to make your Wi-Fi faster, from router placement and band choice to firmware updates and mesh systems.
Wi-FiMesh Wi-Fi vs Extender: Which Should You Buy?
Mesh systems and Wi-Fi extenders both fix dead zones, but behave differently. Compare speed, roaming, cost and when each makes sense.
Wi-FiWi-Fi vs Ethernet: Is a Cable Really Faster?
Ethernet gives full speed with lower, steadier ping; Wi-Fi gives freedom but varies with distance and walls. See when a cable is worth it.