MacFixIt reader David Faust describes a problem corroborated by other users where system utilizing an AirPort Extreme card will repeatedly drop packets - resulting in extremely slow transfer speeds - ...

The powers that be recently changed to a 5G wireless modem/router. Seemed to be okay for about a week. Then..... While the best download speed for the LAN on the old modem was about 2 Mbps, it was ...

I've been having some strange trouble with my home network, and I was hoping for some advice on how to troubleshoot the problem. Periodically (once or twice a day) I'll lose connectivity. The wireless ...

I have used a Linksys wireless G 2.4 GHz 54 Mbps router in my home for several years. Within the past month or so the range has decreased by 60 to 7 %. The only change has been AT&T takeover of ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: My HP laptop’s wireless connection frequently drops, sometimes after being in sleep mode; other times while ...

Newer routers often utilize Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3, which can cause compatibility issues with older devices. Wi-Fi 6 offers increased speed and capacity but older devices may not support it. WPA3 enhances ...

Whether you're trying to stream the NFL on game day or sit through a Zoom call without lagging, you know the necessity of a strong internet connection. These days, we need lightning-quick internet ...

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