'EasyMesh' standard could simplify Wi-Fi mesh networks, allow interoperability A newly-introduced Wi-Fi standard, EasyMesh, could potentially simplify the growing mesh router market and let people mix and match satellite units from different makers. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9
Review: Linksys Velop dual-band routers are an affordable mesh networking solution Mesh routers are the new hot trend in wireless networking, though they tend to be expensive. We took the new budget-friendly Linksys Velop dual-band whole home Wi-Fi system for a test to see how it performed, and compared it to the popular tri-band version. Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 16
How to find your saved Wi-Fi network password stored in your Mac's Keychain Wi-Fi passwords can be hard to remember, and sometimes difficult to reacquire if the router or the information is not easily accessible by users. If you have previously accessed the wireless network via a Mac, AppleInsider explains how you can rediscover the Wi-Fi password using Keychain Access. Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 9
Issue in Google's Cast-enabled devices, including Chromecast causing home Wi-Fi outages, router crashes Google's Chromecast and Home devices are reportedly causing issues with some Wi-Fi networks, with the Cast-enabled hardware like the Google Home Max flooding the network with packets of data after waking from 'sleep mode,' a problem Google is working to rectify. Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 15
Wi-fi to get security updates in 2018 with new WPA3 protections, old hardware likely left behind In the wake of security problems with wi-fi security in 2017, the Wi-Fi Alliance has announced that not only will it "enhance" WPA 2, but a new security protocol, WPA3, will debut at some point in 2018 that will require hardware certification before it can be used in networking gear. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 11
Podcast AppleInsider podcast discusses iPhone 8 production, FM radios, and Apple acquiring a health company Victor Marks 8 years ago 3
