Wifi and Hotspots
Discover expert analysis on wifi and hotspots with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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How to use a Chromecast without Wi-Fi
Tutorials Google’s streaming stick is a great travelling companion, and it's possible to make full use of a Chromecast without Wi-Fi access
By Rene Millman Last updated
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What is bandwidth?
In-depth We what bandwidth is and why your internet connection sometimes slows to a crawl
By Dale Walker Last updated
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Best Wi-Fi routers 2023
Best Poor Wi-Fi coverage or slow speeds? Here are the best routers and access points to give your connection a boost
By Bobby Hellard Last updated
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What is Ethernet? The standards, explained
In-depth We take a deep-dive into what Ethernet is and unpack the backbone of modern networking
By Clare Hopping Last updated
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Why Ethernet will always beat Wi-Fi
In-depth Although Wi-Fi has some advantages, if you’re looking for a fast, reliable network, there’s still nothing better than good old-fashioned cables
By Darien Graham-Smith Published
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Mesh network vs Wi-Fi extender: Which is best for my business?
In-depth Both a mesh network and Wi-Fi extender offer different advantages depending on the particular need, and size, of an organisation
By John Loeppky Published
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Netgear WAX615 review: Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance for SMBs
Reviews An affordable AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 AP with great performance, classy cloud management and easy meshing
By Dave Mitchell Published
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How we test routers and access points
Reviews Everything you need to know about our benchmarking process for Wi-Fi equipment
By IT Pro Published
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What is a router and how does it work?
In-depth The role of a router in networking goes beyond simply allowing your business to access the web and stay connected with colleagues
By John Loeppky Published
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What is mesh Wi-Fi and how does it work?
In-depth Although mesh Wi-Fi networks promise to increase coverage, it isn’t suitable for everyone and there are some concerns to take into account
By John Loeppky Published
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No Wi-Fi is better than slow Wi-Fi
Opinion Struggling with internet connections isn’t worth the time, but it’s hard to resist the temptation when it’s just within reach
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Internet pollution is only getting worse
Opinion With online advertising becoming more pervasive and insidious, it won’t be long until they’re as ever present as microplastics
By Jon Honeyball Published
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