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 ...

As home routers get more powerful, they get smarter features that make them easier to use and provide a better experience for our connected devices. At leastthey do until something goes wrong, and you ...

I have the IP address on the WRT45GS as 192.168.3.1, subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, DHCP is on. I have the IP address on the WRT120N as 192.168.2.1, subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, DHCP is on. For the ...

This relatively unknown term can be the reason why your internet feels slow.

Inconsistent wireless connections with third-party routers Some readers report flaky wireless connections when using third-party routers with the MacBook Pro. One reader writes: "Connecting to a 3Com ...

When your Android phone says it’s connected to Wi‑Fi but nothing loads, it’s usually not “mystical.” In most cases, your phone is connected to the router, but something prevents it from reaching the ...

You wake up Saturday morning to check your favorite team's score, and the page won't load. It's the Wi-Fi again! Wi-Fi connection issues can occur for a bunch of frustrating reasons. If your Wi-Fi is ...