Sluggish Wi-Fi? 5 products that effectively fixed my home internet once and for all

Reliable Wi-Fi is quintessential in 2025. If you're dealing with an unreliable connection, you've got options. Here are five products I can confidently recommend.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Good Wi-Fi is essential, but most people feel like they can't control their spotty network.
• The best long-term solution is better hardware.
• In this guide, I explain what to look for in Wi-Fi devices and recommend devices for specific needs.
  

Like many people, I rely on Wi-Fi for just about everything: paying bills, shopping online, and most importantly, working. So when that connection drops, my entire routine comes to a screeching halt. While it's possible to fix spotty Wi-Fi, upgrading your hardware is the best solution in the long term. 

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