🛒Quality of Service, Explained: How QoS Helps Keep Everyone Happy with Modest Broadband
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You might have heard of QoS, which is short for Quality of Service. It’s a common and practical feature among …
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How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done.
Network Switches: What They Are and Tips on Which to Bring Home When Needed
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When you look to expand your home network, especially for wired clients, you will likely need a couple of network …
Quick Tips on Achieving the Best Wi-Fi: The Handy Check List for Building an Effective Home Network
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When setting up a home network, everyone wants to have the best Wi-Fi coverage in the fastest way with the …
Frequent Wi-Fi Signal Drops and Other Common Connection Issues: The Best Proven Fixes
28 Min Read
If you experience Wi-Fi signal drops, connection issues, or are unable to maintain a stable connection at the expected speeds, …
Dual-WAN vs. Link Aggregation: Understanding Bandwidth vs. Speed, and Practical Real-World Tips
12 Min Read
This post explains the differences between Dual-WAN and Link Aggregation in simple terms, along with instructions on how to set …
Smart Wi-Fi Devices and Your Router’s Airtime Fairness: How to Best Use IoT in a Home Network
9 Min Read
You may have heard of “smart Wi-Fi devices,” also known as the “Internet of Things’ (IoT). Heck, you might even …
Wi-Fi System and Mesh Network Setup: Hardware Diagrams and Practical Real-World Tips
8 Min Read
A Wi-Fi system generally includes two or more broadcasters. If you get a purpose-built solution, it’s often available in a …
MTU and Jumbo Frame, Explained: What They Are and How to Mess with Them
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Generally, you don’t need to worry about MTU and Jumbo Frame. In a network, these two are part of the …
Wi-Fi Systems, Explained: What Constitutes a “Mesh”, Its Benefits, and When You Need One
11 Min Read
You must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what …
QoS Settings for Internet Calling (VoIP) and Other Real-Time Communication
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We use the Internet for all sorts of applications, and not all of them are created equal. Things can get …
