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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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...

Side-by-side Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 routers on a living room console while multiple people use connected devices in the background, illustrating next-generation home Wi-Fi performance

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...

I man in the kitchen next to his microwave while his smart devices is offline showing a red light

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...

A woman at home updating her Wi-Fi network settings on a laptop at a kitchen island in the evening

How to secure your home Wi-Fi network

Consider everything that’s connected to your home Wi-Fi network: computers, mobile phones, smart TVs, speakers, thermostats, cameras, appliances, lights—maybe even your door locks. These devices all function inside a protected digital space that’s controlled by...

Is Wi-Fi 7 backwards compatible?

Is Wi-Fi 7 backwards compatible?

If you're considering upgrading your internet service or equipment to embrace the latest and greatest in Wi-Fi technology, a big question probably pops into your mind: Will my older devices still work? It’s a completely...