While strength is often visually represented in the form of cones, bars, or dots, it’s really calculated in the form of decibels per milliwatt, or dBm. A perfect signal is -30dBm, which you’ll ...

Getting a strong Wi-Fi signal in every corner of your home is not always easy. Sometimes, you notice slow speeds or dropped connections in certain rooms, and it can be tough to figure out why. Testing ...

Question: Can you explain how to use a Wi-Fi analyzer app? Answer: Wi-Fi has become an essential utility for most homes, and making sure the signal is adequate in high usage areas is key. When a Wi-Fi ...

Editor’s Note: The following article is an excerpt from Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network, a $15 electronic book available for download from TidBITS ...

Struggling to get Wi-Fi coverage in certain areas and rooms? Try these simple, expert-approved tricks to troubleshoot and ...

Airports do it. Satellite dishes do it. Even giant radio telescopes do it. So why shouldn't you be able to focus your Wi-Fi signal in a way that makes it more useful? Some folks at Dartmouth think you ...

These days, a fast and reliable Wi-Fi signal is akin to basic utilities like electricity, water or gas — an essential, whether you’re still working from home or just need an optimal experience for all ...

When you transmit information, the data is divided into smaller packets, which are then combined at the receiving end. The failure of these packets to reach their destination is known as Packet Loss.

Some users report the issue, where while using a Wi-Fi connection on their laptops, they need to sit very close to the Router, otherwise, Wi-Fi doesn’t work. If you are also facing the issue where the ...