In an industry that’s usually obsessed with peak speed, Wi-Fi 8’s focus is on reliability, with the aim being to improve ...

If you've ever shopped for a gaming router, you've probably seen the terms 2.4GHz and 5GHz plastered across the box. Most gamers just pick 5GHz because "higher must be better," but that's not always ...

You may have run into this when setting up a new smart home product: You’ve installed its companion app, created an account, plugged in the gadget, and you’re all ...

Every traveler has faced it — you arrive at a hotel or café, try to connect to the WiFi and suddenly you’re wrestling with ...

When it comes down to the main differences, the information below will aid you a great deal. So, keep reading to gain some knowledge. OK, so the 2.4GHz contains 14 total channels. Each of these ...

The TP-Link Archer BE400 is a dual-band router built to offer solid Wi-Fi 7 speeds at an affordable price. Launched on April 10, 2025, it provides wireless speeds of 5,765Mbps on the 5GHz band and ...

tldr: Devices connected to the 2.4GHz band can't talk to devices connected to the 5GHz band even when they are on the same subnet. Why? For background, I had always had separate SSIDs for 2.4GHz and ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...