Wi-Fi 7, Explained: Everything You Need to Know
7 Min Read
On January 8, 2024, the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 7 program, making the standard official. However, the Wi-Fi …
Explainers
Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
Top Five Most Popular Purpose-built Home Mesh Wi-Fi Systems, Ranked: The Good, the Bad, and the Caveats
7 Min Read
When it comes to building a home mesh Wi-Fi system, you can pick an advanced approach using one of the …
Wi-Fi for Wireless VR: A Quick Bandwidth Guide on Getting Real with Virtual Reality
9 Min Read
In mid-2021, Oculus introduced Air Link, a feature that enables users to use the latest Meta Quest headset—or any wireless …
MAC Address, Explained: Its Purpose and How to Spoof One
11 Min Read
The MAC address is a critical element of networking, and you’ll learn all about it in this post. However, the …
Wi-Fi Signal Strength, Broadcasting Power, and that Cool -70 dBm RSSI Value
9 Min Read
You walk around the house and, at times, can see the Wi-Fi signal strength bars on your device move up …
Wi-Fi Router USB Port, Explained: The Steps to Turn One into a *Casual* NAS Server
11 Min Read
When it comes to network storage, I’d recommend a real NAS server. However, a good server can be expensive. Plus, …
Broadband Connection Explained: Tips on Internet and Wi-Fi Speed Testing
11 Min Read
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to conduct a proper Wi-Fi speed test or how to …
Wi-Fi HaLow, Explained: Low Power and Necessary Bandwidth Meet Extreme Range
6 Min Read
This post will briefly explain Wi-Fi HaLow, a new standard that extends the use of Wi-Fi to low-bandwidth devices. Since …
EV Charging, Explained: The Trepidation of Moving in a New Comfort Zone
15 Min Read
If you’re about to get an electric vehicle and are concerned about getting your EV charging situation sorted out at …
Internet Bandwidth Conservation: Tips on Staying Below Your Monthly Data Cap
8 Min Read
Since mid-2020, many of you have sent me questions asking about how to conserve Internet bandwidth—that is, how to not …
