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A powerline adapter is always recommended over a wifi extender. The following explains as to why they are better when compared with a wifi extender. Let us assume that you…

So you have upgraded your internet to gigabit and observed that the internet is still slow. The article explains the common reason why this could happen. Wifi routers have multiple…

Yes. Your wireless printer can be connected to two or more computers. Let us understand this with an example. Assume that you have three computers on the network which have…

Yes. You can connect a wireless access point to a switch. The solution explains the steps to be followed to connect an access point to a switch along with a…

Yes. You can change the private IP address of your router, but not the public IP address. Read on to understand the difference between the both and why you are…

A gaming router can significantly improve the internet speed and performance on your network, but it would not be able to increase the actual internet speed which is allocated by…

This would be dependent on the setup. If you need internet connection, then the wireless access point has to be connected to the router else it is not required. We…

No. Ethernet and Wifi cannot have same IP address. We understand this with an example. Let us assume that you have a laptop which is connected to your Wifi router.…

If you are planning to setup a gaming network, then definitely you would need a gaming router inspite of using ethernet. It is a well known fact that ethernet provides…

This article explains the top 7 benefits of mesh routers and how it can improve the wifi performance for your home network. It also recommends the mesh routers based on…

We have selected the NETGEAR Wireless Desktop Access Point (WAX206) as the best wireless access point for your home. The WAX206 is a desktop access point which can easily integrate…

This solution explains how you can setup a firewall for your home network. We understand two different ways by which you can set this up. Firewalls are available as software…

In this article we understand how to stop DDOS attack on your home network. DDOS stands for distributed denial of service attack. To block a ddos attack using wifi router,…

If you are experiencing slow wifi at home, the following are the possible 5 reasons and ways to fix them for improving the performance and speed of your wifi connection.…

Yes. You can add another router to home network. We understand 2 different scenarios where this is encountered. This is either used to extend your home wifi or setup dual…

This solution understands how to connect your laptop to TV wirelessly. The solution understands the device which can used for the purpose and also include a compilation of common FAQ’s…

This solution explains how to get wifi outside your house. We understand two common scenarios where you need wifi in an open space like a garden and a different location…

This solution explains how you can connect your laptop to monitor using vga cable. Laptops nowadays do not have VGA port inbuilt in them. It should be ensured that your…

The need for a wireless access point would be dependent on the network deployment scenarios. We analyze some common network deployment scenarios like small and large home, garden and campus…

This article compares powerline adapters with 2 different solutions to understand how beneficial they are for gaming. We compare powerline adapters with wireless access points and wifi extenders. Let us…

This article explains three different ways by which you can monitor websites visited on a home network. How to monitor websites on a home network using wireless router In this…

Yes, You can connect two monitors to your laptop with a USB to HDMI converter. The StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter is a good product which can connect…

This solution explains the procedure to connect a wireless access point to a wired network. Check out the FAQ and recommended products at the end of the article. In this…

This article explains the method by which you can manage and control internet bandwidth on home network. This is a feature which is available on your home router. Note that…

This solution explains how to build a home nas , how to secure it and ways to access it remotely from outside the network. A Network attached storage is a…

This solution would help understand how to get wifi at your home without a cable. If the place your home is situated does not have cable internet , then you…

The solution explains how to monitor bandwidth usage per device on a wifi network. There are two ways by which you can achieve this solution. How to monitor bandwidth usage…

Are you planning to build a large wifi network ? Then this solution would help you understand the components and procedure to be followed to setup the network. We explain…

Wireless routers may or may not have firewalls inbuilt in them. This would be dependent on the type and model of wireless router. If your looking for a wireless router…

Yes and No. The following scenarios would help you undertand how wifi extenders can slow down or increase internet speed. Also check out our recommendation on how to resolve this…

Yes. Multiple access points can have same ssid. Check out the common deployment scenario and if this would be good or bad for you and our recommendation. Multiple access points…

This article helps you understand how to monitor internet usage on home network. To make this work, you need to have a router which is capable of performing this functionality.…

The article explains the 3 steps to be followed to secure IOT devices on home network. In todays environment, every home is a smart home. There are are a lot…

The answer is no. Faster internet speed does not increase wifi range. Let us understand with the following scenario. Assuming that you have a wifi router at home or office…

Yes. You can setup a VPN on your wireless router provided your wireless router supports it. It should be noted that not all routers have inbuilt VPN server supported on…

A wireless access point does not slow down speed but in fact helps to increase the speed of the network. We understand the impact on network and internet speeds with…

Check out our recommendation on the best firewall router for your home. The products are recommended based on the size of your home. Two firewall routers are recommeded for 5000…

Our home network security best practices checklist would bulletproof and secure your home network in 9 steps. In todays environment, the internet is infested with various types of malware and…

The article explains 3 ways to access your home network remotely. Be it a single PC, entire network or your home IP camera, this article explains the technique and method…

This article explains as to how many devices you can have on your home network. The number of devices you can have is dependent on your wireless router. The capacity…

This article explains if you really need a mesh network at home. The article also explains how to setup a mesh network at home and identify appropriate mesh wireless routers…

This article explains if you need a firewall for your home network and the multiple options for achieving this. The end of the section contains FAQ related to the topic…

This article explains how to setup access point with wireless router on your home network. All the necessary steps with details and topology diagram is provided in detail. Step 1…