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    Stupid question. How safe is third party firmware for routers ?

    I am not very familiar with your specific question, but there's an interesting article about it that can help you. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2014/02/time-to-harden-your-hardware/
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    Broadcom launches new Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax chips aimed at repeaters and Mesh nodes

    Thanks for sharing this interesting resource to the readers. I find it helpful for knowing the two new platforms that was designed to allow faster download and upload speeds, high capacity, better coverage, lower latency and enhanced battery life afforded by Broadcom’s Wi-Fi 6 implementation.
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    Looking for Router/Gateway with Greater Security than traditional consumer equipment

    Hi, I am also running pfSense for a couple of years and so far I am satisfied in its' features. It was easy to install in a physical computer or in a virtual machine to make a router for a network. See the link below to know more about its' features...
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    Best $200+ dollar router?

    Well, Synology RT2600AC can support multiple data streams simultaneously like streaming media players, game consoles, smart TVs, tablets, and more. I think this is a good router at your place.
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    What's the best router or extender to penetrate concrete exterior walls?

    Try using powerlines to act as giant ethernet cables. Just get generic or super routers and link it via powerline adaptors. You can use one router to connect to the internet and the rest be switches which are basically USB hubs.
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    What motion sensor are you using?

    I'm not really familiar of motion sensors but try checking the link below, you’ll find top motion sensor lights with unique features like smart technology, covert designs, and more. https://www.safewise.com/resources/motion-sensor-lights-buyers-guide
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    Dropbox WAITING status

    By default, Dropbox automatically limits your file upload and download speeds, which meant large files were taking forever to sync. To tweak this, go to Windows, Click Dropbox in the system tray, then Preferences > Bandwidth; on Mac, click Dropbox in the menu bar, then Preferences > Network >...
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    Best Cable tester around $100 or less

    Fluke Networks are good supplier of reliable cable testers. Their products are great, but the prices are a bit surprising. But if you are on a low budget, you can try Byte Brothers cable tester with prices according to features.
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    PC LAN disconnects when transferring files

    Sending large files can cause the NAS to disconnect because some have file size limits. Also, try checking your router because some routers buckle and drop under heavy use.
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    Causes for some Android devices to slow to crawl until wifi reset?

    There are several things that could be causing the problem. It can be because of an errant app, lack of free space, fancy effects or background processes and slow WIFI connection itself. Try checking if this points slows down your phone.
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    Why do some websites show Not Secure in Chrome?

    This is because Chrome now marks all unencrypted websites as explicitly 'not secure'. Most of it will be visible to all HTTP sites, which will now display a “Not Secure” image in the address bar, because it isn’t encrypted, which means that any data shared between you and a website isn’t scrambled.
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    What's a cheap, reliable way to extend WiFi range?

    If you are looking for a cheaper solution, try using cable outlets to send Wi-Fi signals over the coaxial cables on your home. You don’t need to reconfigure your Wi-Fi settings, nor to replace a router. You just need to twist a few cable connectors which costs about 5–8 times less than the...
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    Open VPN issues

    For more information about troubleshooting authentication problems, you can try reading this https://docs.openvpn.net/troubleshooting/troubleshooting-authentication-related-problems/. You can run the process using the authentication testing tool available in the command line called authcli.
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    How efficient are those security-enhanced DNS services?

    Based on experienced, OpenDNS is really reliable and has faster internet speeds. Also, it is free and helps block phishing websites from loading on your computer.
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