Turn a spare router into a Wi-Fi repeater or access point to boost weak internet areas in your home ...

Most options our CNET writers have explored over the years don't require drilling holes or running new wiring outdoors. Still, getting reliable, fast Wi-Fi outdoors may take an initial investment.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. person setting up a router - Proxima Studio/Shutterstock It's a familiar scenario: you bought a top-tier Wi-Fi router, yet there's ...

Wi-Fi has become a way of life for most of us, allowing us to connect our devices to the internet without being tethered to cables or fixed locations. As convenient as Wi-Fi is, it has its limitations ...

So, you're happily streaming a TV show on your phone, but when you move to a different room, your Wi-Fi suddenly cuts out. This has been an age-old problem, especially in homes with a single router.

For most of us, the Wi-Fi signal usually ends at the back door. If that includes you, your laptop, projector or big-screen TV might be unable to connect to the internet for a big sporting event or a ...