Looking to beef up your Wi-Fi network? A wireless range extender is a less expensive alternative to a new router. (Some can ...

The extender needs to be close enough to the router to extend its signal and close enough to the dead zone to make a difference. How should I set it up?

As its name suggests, a Wi-Fi extender rebroadcasts an existing Wi-Fi signal. It connects to an existing router to broaden the wireless network coverage throughout a building. These devices, also ...

If you prefer to do (and make) things yourself, consider building your own—as explained in our previous guide on how to extend your wireless network with a parabolic reflector.

Learn how to set up a WiFi range extender or booster or repeater (Netgear, TP-Link, etc). A WiFi Range Extender helps you extend the range of your existing WiFi router.

To extend your Wi-Fi range outside, try a weather-resistant device Most options our CNET writers have explored over the years don't require drilling holes or running new wiring outdoors.

The best outlet WiFi extenders from Netgear to TP-Link help pick up the slack where your router starts to lose its strength.

Boosting your wireless signal to a nearby building is possible, but requires the implementation of additional hardware to make it stable enough for use. Directional antennas and range extenders ...