We ran each extender on a home network with internet speeds of 500 Mbps for downloads and 25 Mbps for uploads. Each extender was plugged into the same socket on power outlets spanning three different floors of a 2,000-square-foot townhouse. The first outlet sat just five feet away from...
What's the difference between a WiFi booster and a WiFi extender? Wi-Fi extenders, also known as Wi-Fi boosters or repeaters, are largely the same thing under a different name. If you have areas of your home where your current wireless internet cannot reach, they're the perfect piece of...
Measuring the throughput at various distances also allows us to determine the effective range of each extender, giving you a better idea of how well a device will do when it comes to covering the farthest corners of your home with a stronger wireless signal. We also use each product in a ...
Let’s say you want to increase the strength of your home WiFi to cover your backyard. You purchase a stronger wireless router, which does the job but also extends the reach of your home network to every other direction, potentially exposing you to hackers and people looking for a free Int...
Do I Need a Wireless Extender? If your existing WiFi router is unable to cover your entire home with a strong WiFi signal, then you most likely need a WiFi range extender. To know for sure, we strongly recommendNetSpot. This professional yet easy to use software tool for wireless network...
Eliminate latency and dead zones from your home network with these wireless (and wired) signal boosters
if your home is full of smart home devices and electronics, you will need a more robust mesh Wi-Fi system. When counting your devices, don’t forget things like home appliances, security systems, and smaller wireless devices that may be overlooked. Refer to our test home diagram for example...
When testing wireless speakers for the home, we consider factors including design, sound performance, how easy each model is to set up and how simple each model is to use. We also look at what features each wireless speaker offers and how well those features work, whether that’s simply pl...
The app asks you a series of questions and assists in finding the optimal location for your extender to maximise its range and performance. Often with greater range you have to sacrifice some speed, but the RE7310 maintains respectable speeds across its coverage zone. Specs: Wireless Standard:...
In 2022, I was able to resume tests at the CNET Smart Home, a 5,800-square-foot multistory home in the outskirts of Louisville, Kentucky, that served as a living lab for our product tests. It's a much better environment for testing wireless devices at range than my somewhat cramped, ...