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The History of Wifi
Wifi went from unknown to indispensable in 20 years. Where did wifi come from? Who should we be thanking? The first communication networks were both wireless and…
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Wireless Terms: Wi-Fi Terminology and Acronyms Explained
Are you fluent in wireless? Our wifi glossary gathers and explains the technical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that abound when discussing wireless solutions and standards. Here we…
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Don’t. Boost. Your Wi-Fi Signal.
Do not create your own wifi “amplifier” if you are unhappy with coverage. Here are 3 solid reasons not to, and 3 pieces of advice on what…
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How to Use the AirPort App for iOS as a Wi-Fi Scanner
Here’s how you can use the AirPort app for iPhone and iPad to scan the area for wireless networks and see which channels are in use. These…
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Checklist When You Cannot Connect to Wi-Fi (or Get Thrown Out)
When a mobile, PC or other wireless device fails to connect to Wi-Fi, or is constantly thrown out, there may be several explanations. Some of these you…
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Wireless Standards For Smart Homes
What standards exist for smart homes and wireless products, apart from wifi? Wifi is the most important wireless infrastructure in any smart home. Many smart devices depend…
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Map Your Wi-Fi with a Heatmapper
Do you have Wi-Fi problems? Or do you want to know how far wireless signals reach in your home? Use a tool that creates heat maps. What…
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Sonos and Wi-Fi: How to Minimize Wireless Interference
Can Sonos and Wi-Fi be friends? We take a look at which Sonos settings can help you avoid unnecessary wireless interference for yourself and your neighbors. Speaker…
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A Wireless Shopping Checklist
Are you going to buy a new mobile? Are you considering wireless gifts? Our checklist provides you with the keywords and standards you should look for when…
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Wireless Router, Access Point, And Wifi Repeater-What’s The Difference?
We explain the difference between router, access point and repeater–and why in most homes you should not be leaving all tasks to the router. In order to…
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Locating Good Channels and Bad Neighbors with a Wi-Fi Scanner
Do you have slow or unstable wifi? Try scanning for channels in use and neighboring networks that create interference. Are You a Good or Bad Wi-Fi Neighbor?…
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10 Things In Your Home That Interfere With And Block Wi-Fi Signals
Anything from building materials such as steel and concrete to aquariums and electronics can get in the way of wifi signals in a home. This may lead…
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802.11ac Wave 2: What’s New?
What functionality can you expect from wireless access points with support for 802.11ac Wave 2 – and what does it take to benefit from the new technology?…
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Speed test: Take wireless speeds with a (large) pinch of salt
“Run a speed test” is a common advice if you have problems with slow or unstable Wi-Fi. But a speedometer alone is not a good measure of…
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Five Reasons Not to Get a Wi-Fi Repeater
Repeater, extender, booster: Call it what you want, but one of the most common advice against coverage issues is also one of the worst. We have alternate…