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In theory, 802.11ac Wave 2 devices, when working with other Wave 2 enabled gear, can crack 7Gbps. Linksys, wisely, doesn't make any such claim. In the real world, Wi-Fi never runs as fast it does in a ...

Every WIRED reader is familiar with that constant question: Wait for new technology, or buy now? No matter how good a gadget is, there will almost certainly be something better arriving soon.

Slow Wi-Fi speeds are a major annoyance, especially when you are in the middle of an important meeting or trying to achieve a strict deadline. Many factors can interrupt regular Wi-Fi speeds, such as ...