Routers & Wi-Fi

Fiber-optic technology creates ultra-fast internet, gaming, and streaming, but only if you can control it. Learn the best ways to configure and optimize your fiber-optic network for peak performance.

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How often should you change your Wi-Fi password

Quick summary: Deciding how often you should change your Wi-Fi password is a balance between maintaining a fresh network and managing the time it takes to reconnect your devices. Most experts suggest a rotation every...

What is a wifi hotspot

What is a Wi-Fi hotspot?

We live in the always-on era of technology. At any moment, you’re likely to need data for at least one device, if not two or three. You may opt to use your phone, a home...

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Tips for replacing a router

If your fiber internet is capable of multi-gig speeds but seems like it’s underperforming, you may actually have a router problem. How long do routers last? It’s not always about the age of the device...

Speed need quiz: How much internet speed do I need?

A few years ago, 100 megabits per second (Mbps) was all anyone could ever need for a home internet connection. A speed of up to 100 Mbps can cover online gaming and streaming for multiple...

Benefits of Wi-Fi 7 With Quantum Fiber

Getting the full benefit of fiber internet speeds may also require updating your Wi-Fi hardware. Wi-Fi 7 can be a solution to help maximize your fiber internet without having to power your devices with a...

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Wi-Fi 7 vs. Wi-Fi 6: Faster and stronger

Making the jump from Wi-Fi 6 to Wi-Fi 7 is like trading a neighborhood street for a superhighway. Imagine being able to download an HD movie in seconds instead of minutes. Wi-Fi 7 can handle...

Wi-Fi Extender vs Booster? Consider 360 Wi-Fi from Quantum Fiber

Whether you have a Wi-Fi booster or extender, you’ve probably fallen into this trap: you’re in the upstairs office and your phone shows full Wi-Fi bars. But your 8K video is still buffering. What’s the...

Best Internet Speed Smart Home

What games use the most bandwidth?

Your 12th player advantage starts here. Fast gaming isn't just about reflexes and skill—it's about having the right internet speed for gaming that keeps you in the action with minimal lag, buffering, or annoying slowdowns....

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Understanding your Internet speed test results

How do you know if your internet speed is fast enough for gaming, streaming, and working? Internet speed test results can tell you whether that missed shot in Fortnite was really your fault or due...

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Is your microwave sabotaging your smart home connection?

It is a bizarre but common scenario: You pop a bag of popcorn in the microwave, and suddenly, your smart speaker stops playing music or your security camera feed cuts to black. You might think...