When a standalone router isn’t able to keep up with our growing internet needs, our first thought is usually to add a cheap range extender and call it a day. But these extenders (or repeaters ...

While it's slightly more expensive than other models at $100, it delivered significant speed boosts in every room I tested, and it offers full support for Wi-Fi 6 speeds. If you're looking for ...

One final warning: Avoid extenders that don’t use 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) or 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E). Old, 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) extenders are cheaper, but when such extenders are running ...

It has been flashed with a copy of DD-WRT, and set to scan for open WiFi connections. When it finds one it connects and rebroadcasts its own WiFi signal to the surrounding area. He leaves it in ...

Like many interesting stories, this one starts on AliExpress, where [Easton] spied some low-cost WiFi repeaters, the ones that plug directly into the wall and extend your wireless network another ...

Looking to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can even turn your router setup into a mesh system.) Here are the top ...

Unfortunately, even the most powerful routers can struggle to provide consistent coverage—which is where a Wi-Fi range extender shines ... of cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6 technology, extensive coverage ...