“Broadband,” short for broadband Internet, is generally a term that conveys a fast connection to the Internet. DSL, Cable, Fiber-optics, satellite, and 4G (or faster) cellular are considered broadband.
When connecting to the Internet, you might have come across different devices you might, quite correctly, call “my Internet box”. But this box, or boxes, can actually be different devices with a different technical name depending on your situation. Knowing how to differentiate between them will ensure you get the …
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs. Fiber-optic, or Cable vs. Fiber, for short. This post will briefly explain the two and offer tips for handling their broadband terminal devices: the Cable modem vs. the Fiber-optic ONT. You’ll walk away …
When setting up a home network, everyone wants to have the best Wi-Fi coverage in the fastest way with the least effort! This post includes quick tips for those looking to buy new Wi-Fi hardware today and set it up correctly. It will explain things briefly and point you in …
You might have run into a scenario where you’ve upgraded your broadband to faster-than-gigabit speeds, namely Gig+ or multi-Gigabit Internet, yet can’t seem to “see” it on any device. Sure, your connection is faster, but not as fast as you had been prepared to be wowed. This quick post will …
You might have heard of QoS, which is short for Quality of Service. It’s a common and practical feature among home Wi-Fi routers. This post will help you understand when Quality of Service applies, what you can expect from it, and what you cannot. It’s all about managing your bandwidth. …
This post explains the differences between Dual-WAN and Link Aggregation in simple terms, along with instructions on how to set up each when applicable. In most homes, both of these features can be unnecessary. They are nice to have, but might not be worth the extra cost. For that reason, …
Generally, you don’t need to worry about MTU and Jumbo Frame. In a network, these two are part of the background and you don’t even need to be aware of them. However, understanding these two will help in some specific situations. I’ve seen many instances where minor changes in these …
We use the Internet for all sorts of applications, and not all of them are created equal. Things can get complicated when your broadband connection is not up to snuff. And that’s where a popular traffic management feature, called Quality of Service, comes into play. Unfamiliar with Quality of Service? …
You must have heard of “VPN”. You might even be using one right now and want to brag about how it keeps your network “secure” as if you knew better. So, what exactly is a VPN? Is it all that good? If you have these questions or, for some reason, …
Kudos to you for reading this right now. You’re clearly online! Often, folks worry about broadband Internet troubleshooting when they can not connect, which is a terrible time to start googling for solutions. Such is life. The point is that it’s good to be well-prepared. Give yourself a pat on …
