Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi | News, how-tos, features, reviews, and videos
Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi review: Recent upgrades pile on the control options
Added support for Nest and IFTTT brings Leviton’s Wi-Fi-based smart products closer to a buy rating.
Updated
Best wireless routers: Reviews and buying advice
Few elements of your home’s infrastructure have a bigger impact on your tech life. We’ll help you find just the right router to anchor your home network.
Blanket your home in Wi-Fi with this great deal on Netgear's Orbi home system
Amazon has knocked $50 off the price of Netgear's Orbi WiFi System (RBK43) with two satellites.
TP-Link Deco M9 Plus review: This mesh router doubles as a smart home hub
There's dedicated wireless backhaul along with Wi-Fi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth radios inside, but Z-Wave gets no love.
video
WiFi EasyMesh Explained
There's a new WiFi standard called EasyMesh that aims to simplify the creation and expansion of home mesh networks.
Monoprice is getting into the smart home market
Monoprice, known for its no-nonsense, low-cost tech products, is expanding into the smart home with a range of new devices.
Updated
Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.
Wi-Fi Alliance’s Wi-Fi EasyMesh certification aims to standardize mesh networks
The new certification program will ensure that wireless mesh network routers, gateways, and access points from different manufacturers will all work together.
Urbanears Baggen and Stammen wireless speakers review: A multi-room audio system with old-school Hi-Fi charm
Bug-squashing firmware updates have improved this system, but it’s still not best in class.
Kiss Apple networking goodbye
Maybe Wi-Fi and backup hardware just isn’t sexy enough for a company with its headquarters in a flying saucer.
Requiem for the AirPort base station: A testament to everything Apple was and isn’t anymore
Apple has announced that it is killing its AirPort routers, ending a line of visionary products that stretch back all the way to the original iBook.
Wi-Fi gets quicker with 802.11ax, but buying early might offer few advantages
The latest Wi-Fi standard makes home networks faster, especially for video streaming.
LIFX Beam review: Six feet of decorative lighting that ties into your smart home
This smart lighting kit will give your walls some dynamic visual flair.
LIFX Mini smart bulb series review: Not quite as bright, but smaller and cheaper than the LIFX A19
We like the color-tunable bulb best, but all three are good values.
LIFX A19 (2018) smart bulb review: The Wi-Fi bulb to beat keeps getting better
Shine on, you crazy lightbulb.
Network World's searchable glossary of wireless terms
From amplifier to wireless network topology, find concise definitions of wireless terminology
Netgear Orbi Outdoor Satellite review: Great range, but only so-so speed
This node will extend your Orbi mesh network far into your yard—for a price.
IoT could help at-risk seniors
A chain of Ontario-based retirement homes is looking to add sensor bracelets to its Aruba Wi-Fi networks, internet of things devices that will track whether residents are starting to wander away from the facilities so staff can...
Sponsored Links