The Evolution of Home Wi-Fi: Hertz, Bands, Streams, Channels, Range, and More
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This is an umbrella post on Wi-Fi, the familiar name of the 802.11x networking standards. For the past two decades, …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts explaining the way stuff works and how to get things done. All how-tos are based on real-world expreince or hands-on testing.
ASUS Wi-Fi Hardware 101: Features, Real-world Performances, Models, and More
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If you have questions like “What’s the best ASUS router / Zenwifi mesh system?”—you’re reading the right post. It includes …
Extending Coverage the Easy Way: A Guide to Picking the Best Wi-Fi Extenders
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In case it’s not clear, I’m not a fan of Wi-Fi extenders—often incorrectly referred to as “Wi-Fi boosters” which don’t …
Synology Mesh Review: A Friendly Way to Create a Pro Wi-Fi System at Home
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Synology first added mesh capability to its Wi-Fi 5 router back in October 2018 with the release of the MR2200ac. …
Tips on Travel Light: How to Turn Your Laptop into a Travel Router or Wi-Fi Hotspot
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Lately, I’ve gotten many messages asking for a recommendation on “travel routers.” Summer is here, and folks want to stay …
Home Wi-Fi Network Installation Basics: Ports, Cables, Switches, and More
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This post is part of a series designed for anyone who wants to build a home network from scratch, including …
ASUS Instant Guard, Explained: An Easy VPN Solution for Mobile Users
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ASUS Instant Guard is an easy way to have a private VPN connection on your mobile device that’s linked to …
Gigabit Internet Explained: Understanding Magic of Those Gbps
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In recent years, more and more folks have been sending me messages asking about how to “get the most out” …
Tesla Data Usage: How I Hook My Model Y to Comcast’s xfinitywifi Hotspot
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I’ll share in this post how I hooked my Model Y to Comcast’s xfinitywifi hotspots, which are free for all …
Cable Modem Activation: How to Ditch that ISP-Provided Gatway
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If you’re using cable Internet, check your bill. You might pay around a $15/month “equipment rental” fee. If so, replacing …
