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    Asus RT-AC68R Settings in 2019

    I have been having some Wi-Fi connection issues lately and am looking for a good "recommended settings" guide, but they are all several years old. Many are also not applicable to NY City signal density. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I'm running the latest firmware, 384.12, but I...
  2. Julio Urquidi

    NETGEAR Announces Cybersecurity Wi-Fi Router

    NETGEAR’s Nighthawk RS400 Cybersecurity Wi-Fi Router includes several security features, including anti-virus, anti-malware and data protection for all connected devices. Powered by Bitdefender, the RS400 is designed to protect a small network, protecting devices from malicious attacks and...
  3. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Now Shipping the MESHdot Kit For The Budget-Minded

    Composed of EnGenius’ recently announced ESR530 wireless mesh router and a single EMD11 (AKA MESHdot) wall-pluggable mesh node, the AC1300 MESHdot Kit wireless system is now shipping and priced at $99 MSRP. Powered by Qualcomm’s 717 MHz quad-core processor and a 4x ARM Cortex A7 processor...
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    Turning Off WiFi on RT-AC87U

    Good Morning: Is it possible to turn off or disable WiFi on the RT-AC87U. I just set up an Orbi Pro SRR60 and corresponding Satellite to handle all things WiFi. Currently, I renamed the SSID's on the Asus and hid the SSID's. However, that still means they are "still around." There is a...
  5. Julio Urquidi

    TP-Link Announces Three New Compact Wireless AC USB Adapters

    TP-Link’s new set of compact-sized USB adapters include the Archers T3U, T2U Nano, and T2U Plus. All three products are dual-band wireless AC devices, support WPA and WPA2 encryption protocols and are Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP and Mac OS X compatible. Starting with the T3U, this new mini wireless...
  6. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Delivers Its First 2x2 802.11ax SMB Access Point To Market

    One of two EnGenius 802.11ax APs we posted about in late 2018, the Qualcomm-powered EWS357AP will launch today, targeting SMBs wanting to journey into Wi-Fi 6 territory. The new low-profile access point will feature OFDMA, uplink and downlink of MU-MIMO, BSS coloring tags and power-saving target...
  7. Julio Urquidi

    TP-Link Announces Value Priced Archer A Series of Wi-Fi 5 Routers

    TP-Link is introducing a six-product Wi-Fi 5 Archer A wireless router family. Marketed as being priced 20% to 30% less than their competitors’ routers, the Archer A Series wireless routers range from $39.99 to $199.99 each. Maximum link rates, interfaces, pricing and highlighted features for...
  8. Julio Urquidi

    NETGEAR Releases $200 Nighthawk Gaming Router

    Powered by NetDuma’s DumaOS, a dual-core 1 GHz processor, and 128 MB Flash and 512 MB RAM, NETGEAR’s new dual-band Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR300 Wi-Fi Router includes several features catering to improve customers' overall gaming experience. Features designed to minimize lag include a...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    Qualcomm’s Newest Mesh Wi-Fi Dev Kit Gets Amazon Alexa Integration

    The Qualcomm Mesh Networking Development Kit was created to facilitate integration of Amazon’s Alexa Voice Service, the key component driving Amazon's portion of the smart home market. Designed to help quickly develop Alexa integrated mesh Wi-Fi systems, the new development kit adds additional...
  10. Julio Urquidi

    TP-Link Adds $30 Range Extender To Wireless Line-Up

    The dual-band TP-Link RE220 is a three-stream AC750 wireless range extender supporting maximum link rates of 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 433 Mbps at 5 GHz. Compact in size, the TP-Link RE220 has a wall mount design that plugs directly into an electrical outlet. Managing the RE220 is done via a...
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    I need to convert LAN to WLAN (RJ45 to Wi-Fi ?)

    Hi Network Builders, I have recently bought a Blue-Ray Player which came with various apps on it like Netflix, YouTube etc. Now, to either update its firmware or use the mentioned services I need to connect it to the router, the only problem is that the Blue-Ray Player only have LAN port...
  12. Julio Urquidi

    CES 2019: ARRIS Announces Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System With All 4x4 Design

    Arris moved strongly into the growing Wi-Fi 6 consumer market with the announcement of its SURFboard mAX Pro Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi System. The AX11000 class system will support maximum link rates of 1200 Mbps on its 2.4 GHz radio and 4800 Mbps on both 5 GHz radios. The second 5 GHz radio will...
  13. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Announces $100 Wi-Fi Mesh System

    EnGenius’ AC1300 MESHDot Kit is composed of the EMR3500 wireless mesh router and a small wall-pluggable wireless node called a MESHdot (EMD11). Both devices in the kit are Qualcomm-powered and designed for consumer use. The EMR3500 router uses a 360° antenna that helps it connect to up eight...
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    Using NFC to whitelist MAC adresses.

    Hey, total newb to networking and wanting to dip my toe in it with a little project. I would like to set up a network that would use NFC to authenticate a device for 24 hours. Essentially, let it connect, and after a certain time kick it out. I did a bit of digging on the internet and I found...
  15. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Announces Upcoming SMB AX Access Points For Early Adopters

    The first of the two new APs is the EWS357AP, a 2x2 802.11ax access point powered by a Qualcomm chipset. Targeting small and medium businesses, EnGenius believes their new access points will help early adopting SMBs bridge over to the latest AX standard. The low-profile EWS357AP will support...
  16. Julio Urquidi

    Linksys Announces Wall-plugged Velop

    The latest addition to the Linksys Velop family of Wi-Fi system products is Velop Plug-In. The new Velop is a dual-band wireless Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2x2 MU-MIMO mesh node that delivers maximum link rates of 867 Mbps in 5 GHz and 400 Mbps in 2.4 GHz. The Plug-In has a small profile and is...
  17. Julio Urquidi

    Synology Announces Mesh Router With WPA3

    Synology’s tri-band MR2200ac is the company’s first foray into mesh networking. Powered by Qualcomm’s IPQ4019 quad-core system-on-chip the MR2200ac has a tri-radio two-stream design, with an extra 5 GHz radio for added backhaul flexibility. The router has one WAN and only one LAN gigabit...
  18. Julio Urquidi

    Linksys Puts SMB/Solution Provider Wi-Fi Management In The Cloud

    Linksys Cloud Manager is a cloud-based Wi-Fi management solution that offloads the usual tasks, hardware and software management done by in-house IT by providing simplified administration and targeting lower operational costs. The product includes a 5 year, no cost, unlimited node license. A...
  19. Julio Urquidi

    Cisco Announces New Meraki Go SMB Wi-Fi Solutions

    Cisco Meraki Go GR10 and GR60 Directed at the SMB market, the new Cisco Meraki Go 802.11ac APs are available in two models; a GR10 indoor access point and GR60 outdoor access point. Both Meraki Go APs are dual-band 2x2:2 MIMO devices using internal omni-directional antennas, supporting SU-MIMO...
  20. Julio Urquidi

    New TP-Link Kasa Outdoor Camera and Smart Wi-Fi Plug Ready For Pre-Order

    TP-Link has announced two additions to its Kasa Smart Home product line. TP-Link’s new Kasa Cam Outdoor Camera is built within a IP65 rated casing designed to withstand the elements, operating within temperatures ranging from -4˚F to 109˚F. The camera provides a 130° field of view at 1080p and...
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