Latest Windows Insider build brings Microsoft one step closer to disabling SMB1
New dev channel builds of Windows Home are finally ditching the 30-plus year-old protocol
Networking articles
PSA: Replace vulnerable D-Link routers as soon as possible, says CISA
These EOL models won't receive security patches
Wireshark lets you analyze network traffic in real time
Wireshark is a free utility to analyze network traffic at the microscopic level. This makes it easier to identify and solve networking traffic or latency related issues.
ISPs continue to charge unfair router rental fees, potentially breaking US laws
Consumers continue to be charged for network equipment, despite having their own
Manufacturers might skip over Wi-Fi 6E due to supply constraints, say analysts
Wi-Fi 7 is just around the corner
Asus reveals quad-band Wi-Fi 6E gaming router, priced at $649
Alongside a much cheaper Wi-Fi 6 router
Private 5G networks are becoming a thing, and Amazon's AWS wants to have a say on it
AWS means to rewrite the rules for private 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11ac also known as Wi-Fi 5 brought all these improvements, except...
The 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard is the most widely used and was retroactively labelled Wi-Fi 5
Vilo's mesh Wi-Fi system starts at just $19.99
It's missing some advanced features, but that is reflected in the price
5G focus is shifting to infrastructure, as seen at MWC 2021
Announcements from IBM, Qualcomm, Amazon, and more
PSA: Intel releases new Wi-Fi drivers for Windows 10
Intel's latest Wi-Fi driver for Windows 10 fixes random loss of connectivity using Intel Dual Band Wireless AC-8260 and AC-8265 adapters, in addition to security and functionality updates.
The Best Wi-Fi Routers 2021
The need for a quality router has never been greater. Today every household is packed with phones, laptops, smart TVs, and more devices all fighting for bandwidth. If you want a router that offers better throughput, range, and features, check out our top picks.
Eero 6 routers are heavily discounted today
The Eero 6 is a mesh Wi-Fi 6 router that stands out for its simplicity and built-in Zigbee hub. Amazon is offering a single router for $83 today, or $129 for the bundle that includes an extender (normally $199).
AWS and Verizon bring private 5G and edge computing to life with Corning
The private 5G edge is clearly here to stay
AT&T is upgrading its emergency service-focused 'FirstNet' network to 5G
It's arriving in 38 cities to start
Norman Abramson, father of wireless networks, dies at 88
ALOHAnet was the first public demonstration of a wireless packet data network
How to Optimize Your Internet Connection for Gaming
You can have a super fast gaming PC with an RTX 3080 onboard and other speedy components. And yet, if you have a slow connection, your online gaming capabilities will be severely limited. Here are a few things you can try that can improve your existing connection.
Wi-Fi System Roundup 2020: Wi-Fi 6 Update
With every new Wi-Fi generation come new devices that take advantage of all the new standard capabilities. Today we're testing Wi-Fi 6 systems from Asus, Netgear, Arris, TP-Link and Linksys to see how they perform.
Wi-Fi 6 Explained: What's New and Why You Might Be Interested
Wi-Fi is set to get better and faster. While plenty of routers are already available with chips using draft specifications, 802.11ax Wi-Fi was not finalized until late 2019, ushering in a wave of updated devices touting new wireless capabilities that will contribute toward next-generation networks with more speed and less congestion.
Samsung reveals its vision of a 6G future: human-size holograms, 1 Tbps peak rate, 16K VR
Will science fiction become reality this decade?
Eero mesh Wi-Fi system is highly discounted today
Eero's Wi-Fi system is among the better mesh setups you can buy. Those used to run you several hundred dollars a few years ago, but Amazon is currently offering the 3-pack for just $169, plus you also get a free Echo Dot.
Nokia is adding open interfaces to its telecom equipment
Nokia's 5G future is slowly coming into focus
Huawei's proposal to replace TCP/IP is going nowhere fast
China's vision for a faster, more reliable Internet isn't convincing standards bodies
Killer Networking owner acquired by Intel
Its products will integrate with Intel's Wireless Solutions Group
The time for pragmatism in tech is now
Repositioning tech as a beneficent force that can help improve our society and our world