Overview: Check your router placement and remove any obstructions to improve signal strength, reduce interference, and boost ...

Small changes to your router can deliver surprisingly big gains in real-world Wi-Fi speed, often overnight, without buying new hardware. By focusing on a handful of targeted settings and placement ...

Slow internet? Your router might be the villain, not your provider.

Proper router location is essential; large homes need mesh Wi-Fi. Position your router centrally and elevated for optimal Wi-Fi signal. Avoid placing your router near microwaves or other disruptive ...

Check your incoming Internet before fooling with your network. There are simple steps you can take to speed up your Wi-Fi network. To get the most from your network, you'll need to fine-tune its ...

Don’t ditch your router just yet. It might help you improve the Wi-Fi signal of your new equipment. Here’s how. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, broadband, and moving.

Compare mesh Wi-Fi vs traditional routers in 2026 for coverage, speed, latency, and device handling in large homes and smart networks.