Strong signal bars hid a deeply unreliable connection.

2.4GHz-only routers are outdated —they bottleneck speed and increase latency and network congestion. Dual-band and tri-band routers boost speeds, cut congestion, and add numerous useful features that ...

Best known for its network attached storage (NAS) solutions, Synology now enters the Wi-Fi 6 router arena with the RT6600ax Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router ($299.99). Easy to install and manage, the RT6600ax ...

At 1.5 by 6.8 by 7.8 inches (HWD) the EA6100 isn't quite as wide as the D-Link Dir-842 (1.2 by 8.9 by 6 inches) but it has a bit more depth. The black enclosure has two non-removable adjustable ...

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 ...

When it comes to the main differences, the information below will aid you greatly. Continue reading to gain valuable knowledge. OK, so the 2.4GHz contains 14 total channels. Each of these channels is ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Design and Features The R7800 sports the same design as the ...

I had two different SSIDs for my 2.4ghz and 5ghz wireless networks- I think because I've had issues with devices not working correctly on 5ghz, but in the end, I had every device on the 2.4ghz SSID, ...