I put 5 cheap tools in a network troubleshooting bag, and they saved me hours of Wi-Fi frustration ...

Using Wi-Fi is nice, but the truth is it doesn’t beat a good Ethernet connection. Ethernet provides much higher speeds, lower latency, improved stability, better security, and it can even transmit ...

The tradeoffs behind Windows Ethernet performance settings.

Despite faster and more capable Wi-Fi technologies, there's still no substitute for the stability, range, and in many cases, performance, of an Ethernet connection. If you have a compatible router and ...

I'm on a fiber connection with an Ethernet outlet right in the building. My ISP is responsible for the connection up to that outlet. I assume that they use professional equipment. Today my connection ...

Hallie Seltzer worked with CNET's broadband team, covering ISP reviews, provider comparisons and a little bit of everything related to home internet. She's a graduate of Rogers State University in ...