Better internet could be a simple router upgrade away

Saturday, June 20, 2020 - 08:52 in Mathematics & Economics

It's highly likely this looks a lot better than the one you got from your internet service provider. (Eero/)When you sign up with an internet service provider, you get a router to blanket your home in precious Wi-Fi. This box will do its job perfectly well, so you might not think there’s any need to spend your hard-earned money to upgrade it. But depending on the model of the router and what exactly you want to do with your home network, an upgrade can make perfect sense for you.If you’re thinking about leveling up your Wi-Fi setup but you’re not sure what to look for, start by getting familiar with the specs and features you'll be dealing with in the router world.Your router and internet packageWhatever router you choose to buy won’t affect the original speed of the internet coming into your home. These are two separate things, so don’t...

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