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How to Get Faster, Safer WiFi With a Guest Network
There are many valid reasons to set up a guest network, but to us it really boils down to these three: It can improve the privacy and security of your devices, simplify the process of sharing WiFi with visitors, and improve the performance of your network. Let’s start with security. When you give guests access to your main network, you…
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I just gave my old laptop a major Wi-Fi 7 speed boost with these USB adapters — here’s how
My favorite notebook of all time is an HP EliteBook Dragonfly from 2019 that goes where I go, regardless of whether it’s cross town or across the globe. Despite its age, it still has lots of power, a bright touchscreen, excellent Bang and Olufsen audio and a 7 hour battery life. Its dark blue machined aluminum case makes for a…
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Wi-Fi is one of the great backward compatibility success stories
My home network is a small miracle of backward compatibility, slinging data across 60-plus devices that span five generations of Wi-Fi. Everything on it, from my iPhone 15 Pro all the way down to my Nintendo Wii, manages to connect to the internet, most of it wirelessly through my router, with shockingly few issues. That’s possible because of Wi-Fi’s essentially…
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How to set up Wi-Fi calling on Android and iPhones
How’s that 5G rollout going in your area? Even in 2025, there’s no guarantee you’re going to be able to get reliable cell service everywhere you go, especially if you happen to live somewhere that’s especially crowded or remote — or if you work in your company’s basement. That’s where Wi-Fi calling comes in, which routes your phone’s calls and…
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Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Adoption in High-Density Environments
The evolution of wireless technology has been a cornerstone of modern connectivity, enabling seamless communication, productivity, and innovation across industries. With the introduction of Wi-Fi 6E and the impending arrival of Wi-Fi 7, network administrators are poised to unlock unprecedented levels of performance, reliability, and scalability. These advancements are particularly transformative for high-density environments such as healthcare facilities, large enterprises,…
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Wi-Fi 7’s Impact on Home Networking
The advancement of Wi-Fi technology has seen rapid evolution over the last few decades, from Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) to the current Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 standards. With each new iteration, users and businesses experience faster, more reliable connections, enhanced security, and an overall improvement in network efficiency. Wi-Fi 7, also known as 802.11be, promises to be a game changer,…
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Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7: Compatibility Issues and Fixes
As Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 stand at the forefront, offering faster speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity compared to previous Wi-Fi generations. These advancements are not just incremental improvements, but rather transformative shifts in the way wireless networks operate. The adoption of these new standards introduces significant challenges, particularly when it comes to compatibility…
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Bandwidth Management for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 Networks
The advent of Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 represents a significant leap in wireless technology, offering ultra-high speeds, improved reliability, and increased network capacity. As homes and businesses deploy these new Wi-Fi standards, one of the major challenges they face is managing the substantial increase in bandwidth demand. In environments with multiple devices demanding simultaneous access to the network, ensuring…
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94% of Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to deauthentication attacks
Research shows the vast majority of Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to a popular type of denial-of-service (DoS) attack that is frequently deployed in larger cyber intrusion efforts. A new report from Nozomi Networks that analysed telemetry from hundreds of OT and IoT environments found 94% of Wi-Fi networks lacked the proper protections against deauthentication attacks. Deauthentication attacks are a form…
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What is Wi-Fi 7? A complete guide to features, benefits, and compatibility
If you’ve recently shopped for a new wireless router or mesh Wi-Fi system, you’ve probably noticed a new technology being promoted by all manufacturers: Wi-Fi 7. It’s being marketed as the next big thing in wireless connectivity, with promises of lightning-fast speeds and ultra-reliable connections. But what exactly is Wi-Fi 7, and does it actually deliver meaningful improvements? Is it…
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