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  1. Julio Urquidi

    WPA3 Standard To Be Implemented Across Qualcomm Product Portfolios

    Qualcomm has announced that the third-generation Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA3) standard will be available on Qualcomm’s new mobile and networking infrastructure products later this year. WPA3 is seen as the next logical step in securing wireless communication. It adds enhanced cryptography...
  2. Julio Urquidi

    Wi-Fi Alliance’s EasyMesh Certification Standardizes Home Wireless Networks

    Focused on access points, Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh is standards-based certification established by the Wi-Fi Alliance. In other words, customers are able to use multiple certified access points from different vendors with the assurance that optimal wireless coverage and operation is achieved...
  3. Julio Urquidi

    Linksys Releases Dual-Band Version Of Velop Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

    Available in single, two-pack and three-pack options, the new AC1300 dual-band, two radio Velop Wi-Fi system is the smaller, more affordable sibling to Linksys’ Velop Tri-Band, three radio offering. Both products have dual-stream AC radios. Standing two inches shorter than its predecessor, the...
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    ASUS static route not working from 2.4 GHz network

    Configuration I have an ASUS RT-ACRH13 router (latest firmware as I write this: 3.0.0.4.380_8228) and DSL service (CenturyLink, PPPoE). The DSL modem is configured in "transparent bridge" mode (no NAT, PPPoE, etc.); the ASUS device is configured to connect with PPPoE and all of that works fine...
  5. R

    [RT-AC86U] Potentially broken, wish to try and fix it before I send it back.

    So, I just got one of these, and I liked what it has to offer overall, except, after about 24 hours on, I go to work and my roommate tells me that he no longer has WiFi, and when I get home, I notice that it constantly restarts and cannot stay on. I boiled down the issue to be firmware related...
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    Asus RT-AC87U vs RT-AC88U wireless distance

    I am currently using an Asus RT-AC87U. There is a guest room that is separated from the house by 3 walls and the wireless strength is not strong enough. Tried with multiple devices; some points of the room (closer to the door and my router) the signal is strong enough even to play a YouTube...
  7. Julio Urquidi

    Open Mesh Announces Company’s First 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point

    Open Mesh's A42 is a new dual-band AC1200 class PoE-powered access point, replacing the company's previous A40 dual-stream AP. The company claims the A42's quad core processor platform supports twice the number of devices and delivers up to "3X more data throughput than the previous model"...
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    Need New Router- Only the best

    So, my netgear router just died and I am looking for a new router. Cost does not matter to me. Range and performance do. I do game, but not hardcore. I stream TV/ Movies exclusively (no Cable TV subscription) and will have maybe 20 devices connected to wifi, but not all on at once. The house is...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    Marvell Announces 802.11ax Device Family

    Marvell signaled its entry into the arena for next-generation Wi-Fi with the announcement of its first 802.11ax products. Marvell's 11ax portfolio includes two, four and eight stream devices. The 88W9068 is a 5 GHz only 8x8 for high-end access points and wireless routers. The 88W9064 is a...
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    RTAC86U & vpn client issues

    Just bought myself what I consider my first premium router, went with this particular one to provide good vpn performance and the added configuration option that Merlin provides. Wasn't sure if I should be posting this in the Asus Router or Merlin sub forums, but here goes... When I enable...
  11. Julio Urquidi

    Zyxel Intros New MoCA 2.0 Bonded Devices For Service Providers

    Zyxel’s three new MoCA 2.0 devices use coaxial cabling to help build home networks. The EMG6765-Q10 AC2200 Ethernet gateway, the WAP7205 AC1300 MU-MIMO extender, and the HLA4205 Ethernet adapter all support bonded data rates up to 1400 Mbps. The EMG6765-Q10 has an Ethernet WAN port and can use...
  12. Julio Urquidi

    Pre-Orders Start For Linksys Tri-Band Range Extender

    Linksys today announced its RE9000 Max-Stream Tri-Band AC3000 Wi-Fi Range Extender. It takes direct aim at NETGEAR’s EX8000 Nighthawk X6S extender announced this past August, priced at $169.99, $60 lower than the EX8000's $229.99. Both products contain three radios, one 2x2 2.4 GHz, one 2x2 5...
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    RT-AC68U firmware 3.0.0.4.382.18547 slows down 5Ghz Wireless.

    Hi my router updated today to the new 3.0.0.4.382.18547 firmware version, however this firmware caused the 5Ghz wifi to drop back to 20Mhz wide channels causing the devices to connect to the router at 1/4 of the speed as before. I tried factory restore and recovery mode NVRAM reset and...
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    Asus RT-AC68U vs. RT-AC88U WiFi?

    Good day everyone. I want to have WiFi upstairs and downstairs in my house. After doing quite a lot of research, I have narrowed it down to these two routers. Firstly, I’d like to know if I can plug the internet cable into the WAN port on one router (68U), and then use an Ethernet cable to...
  15. Julio Urquidi

    NETGEAR Adds Wall-Plugged Three Radio Extender

    NETGEAR’s EX7500 Nighthawk X4S Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender is a tri-band Wi-Fi extender in wall-plugged format. The new extender is essentially a less expensive version of the EX8000 introduced at the end of August. The EX7500 uses a two stream 5 GHz backhaul radio vs. the EX8000's four...
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    Question about ASUS Merlin Media Bridge

    Hello all, Please forgive the question if it's been answered elsewhere. Copious searching has not yielded an answer yet. I've got 2 RT-AC3200 routers, both running 380.62_2. One is in "Wireless Router" mode and hooked up to one part of the network. The other is in "Media Bridge" mode and...
  17. Julio Urquidi

    Tenda Nova Mesh Wi-Fi System Coming Soon

    Touted to cover up to 5,000 to 6,000 square feet, Tenda’s new Nova Mesh Wi-Fi System is the latest of several wireless home networking products that incorporate MU-MIMO, beamforming, Wi-Fi roaming, and mesh networking, all in a single package. Composed of three wireless units, Nova comes...
  18. Julio Urquidi

    Arris’ HomeAssure Service Targets Customer Satisfaction For Providers

    Arris’ new hardware, software, and service platform is designed for service providers struggling to support customers experiencing Wi-Fi related challenges and problems. Home Assure combines systems, self-help portals and people power to help tackle issues ranging from performance to Wi-Fi...
  19. Julio Urquidi

    Netgear Adds Wi-Fi System and Managed Switch To SMB Line-Ups

    NETGEAR introduced its Orbi Pro AC3000 Tri-band Wi-Fi System for Businesses(SRK60). Composed of an AC3000 router and satellite, SRK60’s main differences vis-a-vis consumer Orbi are: Ease of installation with a minimal number of wires needed to set up the system and secure mounting base. Three...
  20. Julio Urquidi

    ASRock Announces Smart Home IoT Router

    The ASRock X10 is an AC1300 wireless router with an integrated Zigbee controller. Designed for smart home environments, customers can use the X10 to control lights, utilities and security products, and all else that would fall under the “smart” device type, as well as set up related functions...
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