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  1. ascanio1

    AP vs Router

    I would appreciate if someone would share their time and expertise to educate me regarding APs Vs Routers... In a previous post it was explained to me that APs have less computing work to perform and thus can deliver greater throughput in a simple network where clients only access internet and...
  2. ascanio1

    AP/printer network problems

    I need help to print through an AP. There are 5 devices (plus many clients) in my network. Four of them (A, B, C and D) are routers connected via Ethernet to a hub and then to another Router/modem (E): A) Asus RT-AC66U (w/ 3 tall, booster, antennas, I think +12dB) B) Netgear R6300 C) Asus...
  3. ascanio1

    Outdoor network

    To start with I congratulate and thank you for the great forum, reviews and also for the generally cheerfully & helpful attitude of the community. I apologize for being IT dumb (not just challenged) which, I am sure, will annoy quite a few as the answer is certainly somewhere in here in the...
  4. ascanio1

    Best throughput not strength: how to automatically connect?

    How do I make my PC/Laptop WiFi adapter connect to the network with the best throughput regardless of signal strength? All answers I found on this forum pertain strength, not throughput. For example: Case 1) 5GHz 802.11a/c @ -50dB (5 bars) will have greater output than 2.4GHz 802.11n @ -45dB (5...
  5. ascanio1

    Reliability Vs throughput AP selection

    Hello, I need a new AP 802.11ac in 5GHz which I will connected via Ethernet to an Asus RT-AC66U router. Cost is not a priority (within reason) and I would not mind configuring a router as AP. I am not interested in maximum, average, etc, speed or throughput figures as these become obsolete...
  6. ascanio1

    Help me optimize my home WiFi: APs, Bridge, Repeater, Booster, Extender...

    Please help me optimize my home network! I need to extend my 802.11ac range to another room. I already tried to move my WiFi routers to different locations but there are always a couple of rooms left out. I can lay Ethernet cables but not use power line adapters. I cannot "steal" control...
  7. ascanio1

    Laptop 802.11ac adapter

    Hello, I installed a new ASUS RT-AC66U and now I need a new 802.11ac laptop adapter for my Sony Vaio VPCSA. It must be really very small: Preferably this size...
  8. ascanio1

    Buffalo WZR-G144 on DD-WRT setup problems

    This threat is not connected to my other threads about antenna gain and channel bandwidth. I run an Asus AC66U router broadcasting 2 networks: A) 2.4GHz 802.11n only B) 5GHz 802.11n only I am testing this Buffalo as a possible additional third network C) 2.4GHz 802.11g only But, so...
  9. ascanio1

    WiFi Router Channel Bandwidth ?

    Hi, I'm setting up my Asus RT-AC66U. I have a few questions. Please consider that all replies should aim at giving me the highest throughput for streaming Vudu films. Thank you. Background: - 5GHz environment free - 2.4GHz super crowded - Replaced antennnas with +9dB omni but can't see...
  10. ascanio1

    Monitor Advice !!

    Hi, I know that here we discuss mainly networks but I have found people here to be much more practical and supportive than elsewhere. I want to buy a second hand monitor for my laptop & docking station setup. I want 21" or 22", widescreen, HDMI and in built webcam (possibly also speakers...
  11. ascanio1

    How to throttle bandwidth hogs?

    I want to throttle some bandwidth hogging clients which use my network (Asus RT AC66U 802.11 n/ac router). These clients make simoultaneous use of Skype, Music & 1080p video streams, p2p downloading etc... I also want guest clients to be able to join my network only by using the network...
  12. ascanio1

    Hub/Switch IPv6 for VOIP phone service

    I bought a 2nd router and I want both routers to have direct WAN access to the modem. One of the 2 routers directs VOIP traffic to a telephone line port. This VOIP service is provided by the cable carrier which also leases the modem & the router. The cable company technician told me that this...
  13. ascanio1

    AC Laptop adapter

    Any information about the AC Laptop adapter on the shelves date? Any info as to whether the adapter will run also on ch. 14? I live in Japan and here it is available.
  14. ascanio1

    Replacement Antennas

    Please recommend me replacement antennas for the following 2 routers: 1) Buffalo Airstation Giga Nifty WZR-G144 DD-WRT (images to help recognize connectors) http://forums.smallnetbuilder.com/album.php?albumid=25 2) ASUS RT-AC66U (U.FL, RP-SMA) I need +9dBi omnidirectional - pls consider Asus'...
  15. ascanio1

    How to remove ISP throttling? I receive 77MB/s but modem limits to 1MB/s!!!

    My ISP delivers 77MB/s of bandwidth at my doorstep but then installs a limiting modem which throttles at 1MB/s. Please help me to remove this limitation. Hi to everyone, I apologize if I am posting in the wrong forum, pls move this post if it should be elsewhere. I searched all the forum but...
  16. ascanio1

    ISP / Modem /router MoCA fibre optic

    sorry posting error
  17. ascanio1

    HELP: How to stream Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Instant outside the US?

    Hi to everyone. Sorry for post length, I am new here so, pls, don't shoot me if I make some formal posting mistakes! I read the stickies and searched the whole forum but could not find specific answers, please help me! I have one main question and a few accessory questions and 2 scenarios...
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