Choosing the right Wi-Fi band can make a big difference in your internet connection. Here’s what you need to know. Trisha Jandoc was an associate writer at CNET covering broadband and everything ...

Let's see. Set the DHCP range to 192.168.1.10 to 192.168.1.50, check; point DNS to 8.8.8.8 and 208.67.220.220, done; and Wi-Fi Analyzer tells me I'd be best off using channel 14 for my 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.

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 ...

When setting up your home or office WiFi network, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to use separate SSIDs for the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands or to combine them into a single network. This ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The modern smart home was built on the 2.4GHz frequency, but is it time to move to a different Thread? The modern ...

Wi-Fi router installation utilities have become easier to use over the years, but getting the best out of your new router usually means delving a little deeper than the standard installation routine ...

You live your life at 2.4GHz. Your router, your cordless phone, your Bluetooth earpiece, your baby monitor and your garage opener all love and live on this radio frequency, and no others. Why? The ...

One of the things that affects normal laptop-to-wifi reception is the presence of other devices on the 2.4GHz spectrum. So I was surprised to see a number of vendors, Logitech included, produce ...