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  1. M

    RT-ac66u any point upgrading?

    Feedback time for those who are interested :). Purchasing the RT-AC86u was a huge improvement for me over the AC66u. Shifting from RT-AC66u to RT-AC86u has doubled my wifi throughput – up and down. I tested locations before and after switching out the router. I didn't need extra range – just...
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    R7800 SmallNetBuilder Review

    Thanks dso much for that - it's a truly generous offer :). I'm set up now with the 86u and it's doing exactly what I need so I'll stick with it.
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    RT-AC86U (384.7.2) not acting as master browser

    in windows you can go to file explorer and under my PC in the folder list create a new network location (not a network share under Network). Use the IP for your device (eg NAS) and have it added to your quicklinks as a shortcut. This was my workaround to losing the Network browsing capability of...
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    R7800 SmallNetBuilder Review

    I wanted to get the R7800 as it seems to be the best of the dual band routers; better even than the RT-AC86u which seems very popular. Unfortunately in Australia we can only buy the D7800 which is the neutered V/DSL version. Having just bought an RT-AC86u but not yet opened it, is there any...
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    RT-ac66u any point upgrading?

    Well I managed to get an Rt-AC86u for $349. It doesn't do 160MHz like the D7800 Netgear ($329 for me) but I am more familiar with the Asus firmware/merlin and it has solid reviews for achieving high throughput in moderately good locations. I don't think I made a poor choice :). I'm keen to see...
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    Razer Debuts Gaming Router

    Surprised there is no dedicated wifi channel for RGB control of your router, PC, IOT devices, street lamps and neighbours homes given the hard-on that exists over bling before function today.
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    RT-ac66u any point upgrading?

    Hi, I'm considering a new router for improved wifi throughput and after some advice as I do not know if my current notebook will benefit or if simple location changes may yield the gains I want. Also, having read the intel specs for wifi card and knowing the AC66u I'm still not certain if my...
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    [Resolved]Any real benefit to upgrading Jacks in Home install?

    Well I received a bit of advice from a tech at Fluke who stated no benefit would be recognisable. Question answered :).
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    [Resolved]Any real benefit to upgrading Jacks in Home install?

    Hi, have been looking for a practical response on this and not found much so decided to post a question. I'm knowledgeable about transmission lines / data comms etc but don't have significant practical regarding how robust LAN connections are. I have a home wired with CAT5e, and runs from 5e...
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    10 gb network (computer to computer), very slow (~4Gb iperf3, 50 MB SMB/CIFS).

    A couple of things to check as this is a process I have been going through. (desktop to NAS connection) 1. disable or remove antivirus and firewall. I use bitdefender and it was blocking the iperf activity of my NAS. 2. connect both together with a patch cable and remove routers/switches etc...
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    Worklog: Xeon-D 10 Bay (Hot-Swap) mITX NAS

    My case is smaller than a rack case. I don't have the width or depth which is why I specifically went with an mITX case. THis is the only mITX case I know of that can hold this many drives (10 hot swap and a few internal if I really want to). Lian Li had one with 10 internal but that is no...
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    Worklog: Xeon-D 10 Bay (Hot-Swap) mITX NAS

    Hi, I don't post on here a lot but have been inhabiting the forum here a bit more. I thought I'd link up a worklog I have been writing up for a recent NAS I built. Still putting the webpage together so it's a bit basic at the moment.... www.quasinerdo.weebly.com My hardware was built around...
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    Replicating volume and choice of RAID

    Meant to add.... If I go with option "A" - what is the best way to recreate my shares and files onto the new volume? Replication only appears to be offered between DS units. Manual share creation and file copy?
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    Replicating volume and choice of RAID

    Hi, I am after some advice about choice of RAID or options with my Synology Diskstation to ensure decent redundancy /protection and future flexibility. My current config is at risk I think if a drive failure occurs, and also limits me for size options when I expand again. I currently have a...
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    Write Journaling - CPU or HDD limited?

    Thanks. Good theory but not something I can do with this NAS :). Certainly food for thought for follow on purchase though. I'm not sure what file system X-Raid 2 is based on. It's using full write (write-back?) journaling though. What file systems have logical journaling? might be a...
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