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Recent content by Maximilian

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    Can a router be too slow to handle a fast enough Cable internet connection?

    Ah awesome, thanks! Yeah I think you've hit the nail on the head. I've got openwrt on it and it looks like theres no option for hardware NAT yet... at least not through the most recent stable version. Looks like it's being worked on. I tried the Hitron router alone and get 350-380 mbps, my...
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    Can a router be too slow to handle a fast enough Cable internet connection?

    So I have Virgin Media 350mbps cable internet. And when using the Virgin provided Hitron router I can get 350-400mbps down. However kicking it into modem mode and connecting it to my TP Link Archer C7v5 so I can use the C7 as a router results in a maximum of ~200mbps down. Could the TP link be...
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    Are wireless antennas generic?

    Well just to report back I used some antennas from aliexpress (reputed to be the same ones Asus uses on some of it's routers). They seem to work fine so no issues.
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    Are wireless antennas generic?

    Like do they all support 2.4 and 5 ghz? How about wireless standards like n/ac/ax? I have noticed the RP-SMA and SMA standards, it just seems to determine the connectors on the antenna. Am I right in thinking these are just hunks of metal encased in plastic and a wireless g antenna plugged into...
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    NETGEAR WNDR3700 Reviewed

    Pretty sure its a driver limitation, intel wants to reduce traffic on the 2.4 ghz band so they dont allow channel bonding at least not with that card.
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    How Has SmallNetBuilder Helped You?

    I just signed up to tell you what an awesome site you have! SNB helped me by stating definate facts about routers and providing useful test data and conclusions based on that data. I dont have to trapse through manufacturers pages wondering if its simultaneous dual band or single band etc, ive...
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