Wifi and Hotspots

How to use Chromecast without wifi: A Google Chromecast device hanging from a USB port on a TV — How to use a Chromecast without Wi-Fi Google’s streaming stick is a great travelling companion, and it's possible to make full use of a Chromecast without Wi-Fi access

Data in a tunnel for analytics — What is bandwidth? We what bandwidth is and why your internet connection sometimes slows to a crawl

A wireless router on a table — Best Wi-Fi routers 2023 Poor Wi-Fi coverage or slow speeds? Here are the best routers and access points to give your connection a boost

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Wi-Fi 6E is here – but who actually needs it?

By Barry Collins published 25 June 22

Opinion The arrival of Wi-Fi 6E is a kick in the teeth for Wi-Fi 6 adopters, and those who recommended it to friends and family

Opinion

What is SSID?

By Dale Walker last updated 7 June 22

In-depth We look at what SSID is and how it is used to connect devices to the internet

In-depth

A photograph of a man connecting his smartphone to a Wi-Fi router

What is Wi-Fi 6?

By Chris Merriman published 17 May 22

In-depth Wi-Fi 6 will revolutionise networking - albeit very slowly

In-depth

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SpaceX's Starlink signs first in-flight Wi-Fi deal

By Sabina Weston published 22 April 22

News Starlink's services will be used on up to 100 planes chartered by JSX

News

Zyxel NWA90AX review: Wi-Fi 6 at a bargain price

By Dave Mitchell published 20 April 22

Reviews Despite modest performance, this low-cost Wi-Fi 6 AP offers plenty of business-class features

Reviews

The IT Pro Podcast: Supercharging your home office network

By IT Pro published 8 April 22

IT Pro Podcast How to make your network fit for remote working

IT Pro Podcast

Podcast transcript: Supercharging your home office network

By IT Pro published 8 April 22

IT Pro Podcast Read the full transcript for this episode of the IT Pro Podcast

IT Pro Podcast

A photograph of the D-Link Nuclias DBA-X1230P

D-Link Nuclias DBA-X1230P review: Pricey but powerful

By Dave Mitchell published 7 March 22

Reviews Not the best value, but this cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6 AP is a good performer with top-notch guest services

Reviews

A photograph of the Ubiquiti Networks UniFi U6-LR

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi U6-LR review: A wealth of features for a very fair price

By Dave Mitchell published 4 February 22

Reviews Good speeds, decent range and excellent management services make this a great AP for a reasonable price

Reviews

Cisco launches suite of products aimed at improving enterprise campus networks

By Danny Bradbury published 3 February 22

News Wi-Fi access points, switches, and a private 5G service will help support hybrid workers, company says

News

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