wi-fi

Apple confirms Wi-Fi name bug fixed in iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7

Apple has confirmed that iOS 14.7 and its other recent software updates patch a significant Wi-Fi-related flaw discovered in June, along with other bugs and vulnerabilities.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Linksys AX4200 Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers gain support for Apple HomeKit

Linksys on Wednesday rolled out a firmware update to its affordable Wi-Fi 6 routers that delivers support for Apple's HomeKit smart home platform.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

New malformed Wi-Fi name bug can require iPhone factory reset to fix

A bug in the way iOS handles Wi-Fi hotspot names is apparently worse than first thought, with one malformed SSID found to disable Wi-Fi access on an iPhone completely, requiring a factory reset to rectify it.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

iPhone hotspots in iOS 15 to gain WPA3 security

The rollout of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 this fall will help improve the security of iPhones and iPads as a Wi-Fi hotspot, with Apple including support for the improved WPA3 protocol for the feature in the operating systems.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Bug in iOS can break iPhone Wi-Fi using rogue hotspot name

A bug has been discovered in iOS that can disable an iPhone's ability to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, if it attempts to initially connect to a hotspot with a specific name that breaks the function.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Ubiquiti massive data breach 'catastrophically worse' than reported, says whistleblower

According to a whistleblower, router maker Ubiquiti has dramatically downplayed the severity of the January "catastrophic" hack that exposed sensitive customer data.

Will Shanklin | 3 years ago

Future Apple Watch display and chassis may boost all wireless receptions

Apple is investigating making essential Apple Watch components, such as the display, do double duty by incorporating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, UWB, or other antenna functions.

William Gallagher | 4 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.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 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.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

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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

Mike Peterson | 4 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.

Mike Peterson | 4 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.

Malcolm Owen | 4 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.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 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.

William Gallagher | 4 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.

William Gallagher | 4 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.

Victor Marks | 4 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.

Mike Peterson | 4 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.

Malcolm Owen | 5 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.

Andrew O'Hara | 5 years ago