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    SpeedTest Typical Results?

    Just curious, what type of real-world speeds are people getting when using Speedtest.net. I have Gibabit Internet, Netgear Rax70 and a standard laptop(Dell XPS-7390) about 10 feet away? When speedtest.net is run, I’m getting around 450MB download speeds. Is this normal?
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    R7800 Upgrade or Not????

    I’m wondering if it’s time to upgrade my Netgear R7800 router as I’ve had it for some time. I’m considering the Netgear RAX80. In my house I can have 4 computers (running FaceTime, Zoom, or something similar.), 4 TV’s streaming, 2 Xbox’s gaming, and a few iPads being browsing. Will upgrading...
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    Upgrade R7800 or not

    Hi All, I’m trying to decide whether to upgrade my Netgear R7800 router and am considering the RAX20. I don’t want to spend alot and like the price point of the RAX20. Would the RAX20 show noticeable performance improvement or would I have to move to the RAX45? Our family has 5 laptops, 6...
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    1 or multiple routers for best wireless performance

    Would better wireless performance be achieved by having two routers side by side, with one setup as an WAP and then split the wireless clients between them or by having all clients connect to a single router? In my household I have up to 10 clients streaming audio/video (Zoom, Netflix, Hulu...
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    Router Life

    How long do routers typically last before they have to be replaced? I have an Netgear R7800 that is probably 4-5 years old and I have been having intermittent drops/hangs lately. I haven’t tested anything yet but my gut tells me it’s the router.
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    Speed Test (Verizon FIOS 1Gbps vs Comcast 600Mbps)

    I just had Verizon FIOS with 1Gbps service installed and planned to cancel my Comcast 600Mbps service. Before going ahead with cancelling, I decided to run some speed tests to compare actual numbers using speedtest.net. So far, Comcast's 600Mbps service is putting up better numbers than...
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    What Download Speed???????

    Hi - I'm having a tough time evaluating what download speed is best for my usage. Almost every day, we have the following running simultaneously: (4) devices streaming movies/TV, (2) Xboxes playing fortnite, (2) Devices utilizing Facetime, (4) Computers online (work and school), (1) VoIP...
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    Verizon G3100 vs. Netgear R7800

    Hi Everyone, I have a Netgear R7800 router and I'm changing my service over to Verizon with Gigabit internet service. Verizon includes their G3100 router as part of the package. I can't find any performance reviews of the G3100. Does anyone have experience with the G3100 or opinions on...
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    SVG2482AC - Guest Network

    Hi All, I'm hoping someone might have a suggestion here. I have a SVG2482AC router and a Comcast support representative was able to create a guest network on my router without me doing anything. A week after they did this, I had a DHCP issue that required resetting the router to factory...
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    Reallocated Sector Count Slowly Increasing

    I've have a hard drive in one of my NAS's that has been exhibiting increases in the reallocated sector count for about 2 years now. Every few days, the reallocated sector count increases by 1. I purchased a spare drive 2 years ago after the 1st reallocated sector, expecting the drive to fail...
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    Print Server Recommendations

    Hi Everyone, I'm in need of assistance again. I have three network printers that I want to cloud enable with google cloud and apple airprint. Does anyone have recommendations on low-cost, small footprint print server that will support 3 laser printers and both google cloud and apple airpint...
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    N66U - Routing Rules

    I'm trying to daisy-chain two routers, the Asus N66U as my primary router that is connected to the WAN and a Netgear WNR2000 that is connected to one of the LAN ports of the N66U. I would like to have it so that each router operates independent networks, yet both still have access to the...
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    WAP spacing

    I just upgraded my router to the Asus N66U from a Dlink DIR655 and I started thinking I could setup the DIR655 with OpenDNS for my kids tablets, providing me with some level of comfort they are not going to sites I disapprove of. I would like to position both routers in the center of my house...
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    Disconnecting verizon fios

    Does anyone know how to disconnect the fiber cable from the Verizon FIOS panel? We installed FIOS a few weeks ago and it has not worked out for us. To make a long story short, the DVR will not recognize the remote control while my plasma TV is on (two technicians out to my house and unable...
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    DHCP and IP Addressing

    Hi all, It’s been a long time since I worked in networking and I’m hoping someone with more experience can answer this. Are there any issues setting up a DHCP server such that: 1) Network infrastructure IP addressing is 10.1.1.xxx 2) Printer IP addressing is 10.1.20.xxx 3) Wired PCs are...
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    Medialink N Router-150 or Asus N66U

    Hi - I'm looking for some advice and recommendations for my inlaws. They have been having tons of problems with maintaining their internet connection and phone service. Comcast came out and found the COAX wiring to the cable modem/VoIP adapter is bad and they are replacing most if not all of...
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    VPN Recommendations

    Hi Everyone, I'm inexperienced with VPN and looking for recommendations. I'm a sole-proprietor and host SugarCRM on a Synology NAS within my network. I'd like to be able to access SugarCRM when traveling. I might transfer a file or two remotely, but I don't envision doing any significant...
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    Parental Controls and Unrestricted Access

    Hi Everyone, - I'm looking for some help and I hope someone out there has similar needs to my own and has solved this. I have two children (ages 5 and 7) that I want to provide access to the internet, but heavily restrict their access. They are receiving their own tablets tomorrow and will use...
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    VPN - How Complicated

    Hi Everyone - I am considering setting up a VPN between two small offices, both of which obtain thier IP address from Comcast using DHCP. My end goal is to locate a Synology NAS at each office location and have the NAS's backup to each other. The offices don't share data but are part of the...
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    Book Recommendation

    Hi Everyone, I'm hoping someone might recommend a book, training material, or other resource recommendation. I'm looking to better understand and support small local area networks. I have a good understanding of setting up routers, NASs, network shares, how IP addressing works and DHCP...
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