Your next Wi-Fi router could be a light bulb thanks to the new LiFi framework

LiFi has been around for quite some time, but it hasn't quite hit the same household name status as WiFi. That may change now that it has an industry standard.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 8

Your ISP's Wi-Fi router is probably cheating you out of some Internet speed

Despite Wi-Fi performance still lagging far behind Ethernet performance in homes, it appears there's hope for the future from what some might consider an unlikely source — the internet service providers.

Evan Selleck 3 years ago 10

T-Mobile launches unlimited 5G Home Internet service

T-Mobile Home Internet is a new service that taps into the wireless carrier's 5G network to provide home broadband access and quick setup through a companion iOS app.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 9

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 5 years ago 6

Apple asks courts to overturn $1.1 billion Caltech Wi-fi patent trial ruling

In a joint effort, Apple and Broadcom are trying to overturn the results of the January 2020 Caltech Wi-Fi patent trial, which resulted in $1.1 billion in fines applied to the two companies.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 4

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 5 years ago 14

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 5 years ago 4

Netgear Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Tri-band Mesh System brings reliable WiFi to your small business

Netgear's new Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mesh system can give your small business fast, reliable internet connectivity with plenty of room to grow into.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 21

Eero Mesh Wi-Fi HomeKit router now available on Apple Store

The Amazon-owned Eero HomeKit router system is now available to purchase directly through Apple's online store, though units there are not expected to ship until mid-June.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 11

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

Victor Marks 7 years ago 3

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Two new iPads, batteries on planes, Swift 5 and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 1

Review: 802.11ac Synology RT2600ac router is the best AirPort replacement we've found yet

At AppleInsider, we've reviewed a number of routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems trying to find the best ones after Apple discontinued the Airport and Airport Express. Right now, the Synology RT2600ac is our favorite for a stand-alone router.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 50

Review: AmpliFi Mesh Wi-Fi System and AmpliFi Teleport Kit

Amplifi, a subsidiary brand of Ubiquiti, sells Wi-Fi mesh routing systems that target the same market Apple's AirPort routers were focused on: easy-to-manage networks with high performance and industrial design pleasant enough to put in the home.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 25

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

Review: Google Wifi mesh networking solution easy to set up, configure

Everyone seems to have their own way to fix poor Wi-Fi, from signal boosters to antennas, but mesh systems have risen to the top as one of the better solutions available. Google, being the internet-centric company that it is, entered the fray with a self-branded mesh product last year, and we put it to the test.

Victor Marks 8 years ago 37

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