r/wireless

11K archived posts · Mar 2008 – Sep 2026

wireless networking and security

r/wireless

Archived posts from r/wireless, Mar 2008 to Sep 2026.

Created Mar 10, 2008

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11KArchived posts

/r/Wireless

Welcome! We're all about wireless data networking here; APs, Bridges, DASs, Towers, etc. Wireless/network blogs, news, best practices, management. If it's a wireless-centric topic, it'll fit right in here. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the below rules of our subreddit before posting.

First and Foremost

If your post is regarding the following items, this is NOT the correct sub and your post will be removed without notification:

Which wireless router or wireless card do I need / which router gives the strongest/best/most powerful signal/lowest ping/ there are 500 people in my house, etc etc etc etc.
How do I configure my router/XYZ router feature?
My WiFi card doesn't work/won't connect
How do I steal/borrow/use/extend WiFi from the gym/cafe/neighbor?
How do I "hide" my own router on my university's network?
Anything relating to powerline adapters
How do I set up <advanced networking/server/NON-RF topic here>?
My roommate/kids/spouse/SO is hogging all the bandwidth!

This subreddit allows:

Wireless networking questions / troubleshooting / conceptual and academic topics
Broad or specific questions relating to wireless and wireless technology. Make sure to check search before posting!
If you want to post a picture of something interesting that is related to wireless, include a story with the post rather than just a picture.

This subreddit does not allow:

Home networking troubleshooting and purchasing ideas. For example, if you're asking which home router is the best, or why your internet is slow, r/homenetworking or r/techsupport would be a better fit. If you're asking for help isolating just the wireless portion of your issue, post away!
"Funny" meme-related pictures. Go here instead
"Braindumps" or "testdumps" as they pertain to testing or certification
Blogspam
Vendor self promotion
Amazon or other online retail URLs that include affiliate or kickback tags

If you aren't sure, please message the mods.

Somewhat related Subreddits:

Additional Wireless Resources

SmallNetBuilder - A great website to help consumers choose the best router for their home. Also check out SmartNetBuilder's Wireless Basics page for 'WiFi 101' type articles.
GHacks.net's WiFi Basics Part 1: Frequencies and Channels
GHacks.net's WiFi Basics Part 2: Standards and Amendments Through 802.11n
GHacks.net's WiFi Basics Part 3: 802.11ac
Wi-Fi Channels, Frequencies, Bands & Bandwidths
LigoWave PtP/PtMP Link Calculator (requires free account creation)
Ubiquiti PtP Link Calculator
Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA)
FCC's Official US Spectrum Allocation Map

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