One of the biggest advantages of using the ESP8266 in your projects is how easy it is to get WiFi up and running. Just plug in the WiFi library, put the SSID and encryption key in your source code, ...

When it comes to buying wireless access points (APs), now is a tricky time. Don't forget to keep an eye on the latest from IEEE. Draft 802.11n products are improving but are not yet mature. Today's ...

If I was in the market for a new wireless access point the first thing I would do is start looking for products based on the IEEE 802.11a standard. Compared with the older 11Mbps 802.11b products, 802 ...

The Cisco 240AC access point together with the 142AC mesh extender provides solid Wi-Fi 5 connectivity at a very competitive price. With features to cover most daily needs, it is simple to configure ...

Point-to-multipoint bridging is a little more involved. With point-to-multipoint, one central access point at your main location serves as a connecting point for all other locations/floors. The ...

Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options. November 2003 ...

The CBW150AX exceeds expectations by being fast and straightforward. It is compact, affordable, and packed with pro features such as a firewall. If the range is insufficient, installing additional ...

Cisco's new Wi-Fi 7 access points offer bandwidths of up to 24 Gbit/s and a standardized licensing model for cloud and on-premises. A key feature of the new devices is support for Wi-Fi 7, which, ...