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Linksys shares new mesh Wi-Fi 6e routers at CES 2021

2 years ago

Linksys shares new mesh Wi-Fi 6e routers at CES 2021

Linksys is taking the wraps off its latest mesh router offering at CES 2021, the Linksys AXE8400 Wi-Fi 6E Mesh System.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Linksys debuts more affordable Velop AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router

2 years ago

Linksys debuts more affordable Velop AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh router

Linksys is expanding its Wi-Fi 6 lineup of Velop mesh routers, making them more affordable as the number of Wi-Fi 6-capable devices continues to grow.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Amazon's Eero 6 mesh routers refreshed with Wi-Fi 6 support

3 years ago

Amazon's Eero 6 mesh routers refreshed with Wi-Fi 6 support

Amazon has unveiled new versions of its Eero router hardware with support for Wi-Fi 6 and Zigbee home automation — but support for HomeKit Router features remains unclear

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

iOS 14 MAC randomization privacy feature may cause Cisco enterprise network issues

3 years ago

iOS 14 MAC randomization privacy feature may cause Cisco enterprise network issues

A new iOS 14 privacy feature could potentially cause problems for enterprise or educational network and device management setups, Cisco warned on Thursday.

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Everything you need to know about Wi-Fi on the Mac, iPhone, or iPad

3 years ago

Everything you need to know about Wi-Fi on the Mac, iPhone, or iPad

Even the simpler Wi-Fi numbering system doesn't help explain the technology, speeds, and limitations all that well. This essential guide will explain all you need to know about the names and terminology of Wi-Fi networking.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Review: The Rock Space AC1200 compromises on security for cheap whole-home Wi-Fi

3 years ago

Review: The Rock Space AC1200 compromises on security for cheap whole-home Wi-Fi

The Rock Space AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System wants to tackle the market with a cheaper option but sacrifices security to get there.

By Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Future Apple Watch Wi-Fi & wireless antenna may be embedded in the display

3 years ago

Future Apple Watch Wi-Fi & wireless antenna may be embedded in the display

Apple is aiming to bring better Wi-Fi and wireless connectivity to the Apple Watch by creating a wireless antenna array that is integrated into the display.

By William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple was working on self-charging, cellular base stations before axing AirPort

3 years ago

Apple was working on self-charging, cellular base stations before axing AirPort

Apple was working on Wi-Fi or cellular base stations that keep themselves charged and powered without either AC power, or human intervention — and which can rejoin the network after a loss of power.

By William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Review: Synology MR2200ac is one of the best consumer mesh Wi-Fi routers we've seen

3 years ago

Review: Synology MR2200ac is one of the best consumer mesh Wi-Fi routers we've seen

Mesh routing systems continue to gain traction, and though it lacks Wi-Fi 6, the Synology MR2200ac is a great mesh system when combined with the Synology RT2600ac for both the novice or the advanced user.

By Victor Marks | 3 years ago

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FCC drafts rules to widen 6GHz use — here's what that means for you

3 years ago

FCC drafts rules to widen 6GHz use — here's what that means for you

The Federal Communications Commission has drafted rules that would permit unlicensed devices to operate across the 6GHz band, a move that could increase the bandwidth, speed, and efficiency of consumer Wi-Fi and the devices that connect to it.

By Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Wi-Fi 6E will use 6GHz spectrum, pending regulatory approval

3 years ago

Wi-Fi 6E will use 6GHz spectrum, pending regulatory approval

The Wi-Fi Alliance using "Wi-Fi 6E" as a name for wireless devices that can communicate within the 6Ghz band may introduce confusion to a naming system that was supposed to simplify matters for consumers.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Review: Linksys Velop Wi-Fi 6 mesh router provides the best speeds for your iPhone 11

3 years ago

Review: Linksys Velop Wi-Fi 6 mesh router provides the best speeds for your iPhone 11

Linksys Velop mesh routers have been a fan-favorite, and now they've been updated with a new version that supports the latest Wi-Fi 6. We check out the new Linksys MX10 Velop AX routers to see if jumping on the Wi-Fi 6 bandwagon makes sense.

By Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

Netgear expands Orbi family with Orbi Mesh WiFi system

3 years ago

Netgear expands Orbi family with Orbi Mesh WiFi system

Netgear expands its Orbi line with new dual-band Mesh WiFi system, designed to provide reliable and customizable Wi-Fi coverage to large homes.

By Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Linksys Aware uses mesh Wi-Fi network for motion-tracking in the home

3 years ago

Linksys Aware uses mesh Wi-Fi network for motion-tracking in the home

Linksys has introduced a new surveillance feature for its mesh Wi-Fi routers called Linksys Aware, a subscription which can allow some Velop routers to perform motion sensing using Wi-Fi signals, providing alerts to the homeowner when activity is detected.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Review: Withings BPM Connect is better with a display & Wi-Fi

4 years ago

Review: Withings BPM Connect is better with a display & Wi-Fi

Withings' BPM Core is a capable at-home blood pressure cuff that builds atop the solid foundation offered by the original Withings BPM and BPM+. AppleInsider strapped one on to test out how the changes made an impact.

By Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

Apple, other tech firms petition FCC for short-range 6GHz Wi-Fi tethering

4 years ago

Apple, other tech firms petition FCC for short-range 6GHz Wi-Fi tethering

Apple is among several major U.S. tech firms petitioning the Federal Communications Commission to approve a limited form of 6-gigahertz Wi-Fi, spectrum also in demand with the cellular and utility industries.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

Keyboards, MacBook Pro rumors, Amazon has people listening to you, and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

4 years ago

Keyboards, MacBook Pro rumors, Amazon has people listening to you, and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, William and Victor are back, talking about William's favorite keyboard, the rumored 17-inch MacBook Pro and whether or not it might get a new keyboard when the screen gets larger, Wi-Fi security risks, and the risk of speaking around an Amazon Echo device.

By Victor Marks | 4 years ago

New lawsuit alleges patent infringement by all Wi-Fi-enabled Apple products

4 years ago

New lawsuit alleges patent infringement by all Wi-Fi-enabled Apple products

A company called Red Rock Analytics in a new lawsuit charges that Apple is infringing a patent covering transceiver technology in Wi-Fi chips.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

WPA3 Wi-Fi still saddled with security flaws, researchers claim [u]

4 years ago

WPA3 Wi-Fi still saddled with security flaws, researchers claim [u]

WPA3 — a Wi-Fi security protocol launched by the Wi-Fi Alliance in 2018 — is, in practice, better than WPA2, but still fraught with security flaws, according to a recent research paper.

By Roger Fingas | 4 years ago

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