Deals! 🛒Home Network Setup for Best Wi-Fi Coverage and Performance: The Quick Tips
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Recently I’ve received a lot of questions about getting the best Wi-Fi coverage — stuff I’d already covered a great …
Broadband
“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.
Netgear CM1000 Cable Modem Review: An Excellent Gigabit Choice
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The Netgear CM1000 Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem is not new — among other things, its “Ultra-High Speed” notion is a …
Comcast Xfinity 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 …
Comcast’s latest xFi Advanced Gateway Gets Wi-Fi 6E, Zigbee, and Matter
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Comcast announced today its latest xFi Advanced Gateway that, among other things, has the support for Wi-Fi 6E. Wi-Fi 6E: …
Netgear Intros Orbi NBK752, First Mesh with Built-in 5G Modem, for a Price
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If you have a large home in a rural area and have been eyeing the MR5200 5G mobile router as …
CommScope Ships ARRIS SURFboard G34 and G36 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Gateways
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On the market for a gateway that can do both DOCSIS 3.1 cable broadband and Wi-Fi 6? CommScope might have …
ARRIS SURFboard S33 Review: A Solid Multi-Gig Modem with Minor Caveats
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The ARRIS SURFboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1, first announced in November 2020, sure is an interesting Multi-Gigabit cable modem. For one, …
MTU and Jumbo Frame Explained: When You Need to Fiddle with Them and How
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Generally, you don’t need to worry about MTU and Jumbo Frame. In a network, these are taking place behind the …
Internet and Wi-Fi: A Popular Tech Case of Mistaken Identity
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Sometimes an obvious thing to one ain’t so much so to another. Case in point: The notion that the Internet …
Making the Most out of Free Wi-Fi: Turn One into Your Broadband Internet
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This post will explain some different roles of a home Wi-Fi router and walk you through the process of turning …
Netgear CM2000 Nighthawk Review: A Reliable Multi-Gig Cable Modem
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Earlier this month, I switched to the all-new Netgear CM2000 Nighthawk Multi-Gig Cable Modem from my trusting CM600. And it …
Netgear CM600 Review: An Excellent Sub-Gigabit Cable Modem
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The Netgear CM600 Cable Modem is not new. I first got it more than two years ago, together with a …
Motorola MB8600 Review: The Go-to Gigabit DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem
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The Motorola MB8600 is an easy choice. At some $150, it makes a gratifying upgrade for those moving from a …
CommScope Intros New Wi-Fi 6 NVG578LX Multi-Gig Fiber-optic Gateway
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This might not apply to everyone, but here’s some good news if you use fiber-optic Internet. CommScope today announced the …
