Expert Advice & How-To Guides on Routers, IT, Internet Speed, VPN's & Network Equipment
Trying to connect your device to Wi-Fi, set up your router, or fix issues with your Wi-Fi connection? Our guides are here to help you troubleshoot any network-related problem you may have. We will guide you through the whole process in simple steps, offering visual illustrations and video tutorials for every step.
Doesn’t it just bother you when you hear something you don’t understand? Many tech terms are just simple abbreviations or acronyms that can annoy us incredibly, but we don’t have to be left in the dark. We can always learn and even toss around a few tech terms that our friends wouldn’t understand. So, you’re … Read more
Regardless of the model, internet users around the world are usually experiencing the same router issues. On the upside, today’s list of the most common router problems will show you just how easy it is to repair your router and restore your internet connection! 1. The Router Provides an Unreliable Internet Connection An unreliable internet … Read more
Your home Wi-Fi network is probably one of the most important things in your house. Without your home Wi-Fi, everything seems to stall. It gives ‘life’ to you and your family members and helps everyone run day-to-day activities via your internet connection. But sometimes, it can be frustrating when you get snail-like internet speed due … Read more
A snail-like Wi-Fi signal is not suitable for working and studying from home. It’s also useless for online gaming purposes and other entertainment online activities such as TV/video streaming, downloading files, and AR/VR applications. Before you decide to purchase better equipment, like a new laptop or new router, you could try to boost the Wi-Fi … Read more
As you may already know, modern printers support wireless connection. So, if you want to print a document or photo from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, you only need to set up the printer to join your Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately, connecting a printer to Wi-Fi can be confusing if you don’t know what to do … Read more
We all heavily rely on the internet to handle our daily tasks. The reliance comes with people connecting multiple devices to a single router or access point. Usually, devices that share a connection can exchange data with each other. The ability of devices to communicate while on the same network is essential; however, it is … Read more
If you’re looking for the right super-fast internet plan, you might have 500 Mbps lingering in your mind. It’s definitely not slow, but also not the fastest (although 500 Mbps was considered blazing fast just a couple of years ago). When you have decided to purchase a 500 Mbps internet plan, the next question you … Read more
iPhones are known for their impeccable service. Generally, you can rely on an iPhone to serve you for years without fail. However, that does not mean they do not malfunction from time to time. A common problem most iPhone users face is their phones failing to connect to Wi-Fi without any good reason. As you … Read more
If you didn’t have a cellular plan with a reputable provider, you would’ve experienced frequent coverage disruptions. Even the best providers would have some cellular coverage glitches from time to time. That is not good for both business and personal communications. With Wi-Fi calling, everyone can still make calls if you can connect to a … Read more
Google started as an internet search engine in 1998 and continues to create diversified services and products such as advertising, Wi-Fi routers, speakers, and many more. Google Home Mini is one of its products aimed at home users. It’s a smart speaker powered by the Google Assistant AI application. If you own this speaker, you … Read more
Getting a Wi-Fi signal while on the road is easier than ever! If you’re a truck driver who wants a stable internet connection, you have a couple of options to choose from. We’ll present all of them to you and provide a list of pros and cons to make your decision easier! The Best Ways … Read more
Your home Wi-Fi network will have issues now and then. You could probably fix the problem by checking and doing it yourself, but sometimes the problem comes from your Internet Service Provider. It could take days before they can send a technician to fix your Wi-Fi. Meantime, you have mounting pressure to watch your TV … Read more
When your modem is not working after a power outage, you usually assume the worst. You probably think that something must have short-circuited, but that’s not always the case. In some cases, the modem is just having difficulties establishing the internet connection and you can fix it. There are a few things that can go … Read more
Are you looking for a tutorial that will show you how to enable 5 GHz Wi-Fi on Windows 10? If your answer is positive, then you are in the right place. In this post, we will try to give you a detailed explanation and help you with potential issues. Keep reading and find your answers. … Read more
Dealing with Wi-Fi signal disruptions and connection downtimes can be frustrating, especially if you don’t know the source of the problem. The issue could emanate from ISP outages, network congestion, faulty equipment, digital attacks, and natural disasters. Interestingly, Wi-Fi signals from neighbors could also be the source of frequent interference and internet interruptions in your … Read more
The internet has, over the years, become more of a basic need than a luxury if the current stats on connected households is anything to go by. Urban areas have the highest internet connections, while many rural areas remain underserved. Getting reliable, high-speed internet in the countryside and rural areas is a massive challenge because … Read more
To function properly and meet our requirements, the router needs to be configured appropriately. That is why it is important to devote time and attention to this job. Router settings may include simple things like changing SSID and password, adjusting the visibility of your SSID, and choosing the encryption method, but it could also include … Read more
Installing Wi-Fi at home is currently much easier and more affordable than ever, thanks to the numerous options available. Many internet companies have invested heavily in establishing the right networking infrastructure for home Wi-Fi connectivity. Moreover, Wi-Fi and networking equipment are now easily accessible, with some ISPs even offering their customers free modems and routers … Read more
Knowing how to connect devices to each other wirelessly and share files or some other content between those devices can be quite useful. Luckily, transferring content from one computer to another using Wi-Fi has become very easy thanks to the features that Windows 10 has. This article examines how to connect two computers using a wireless … Read more
The modem is an essential part of your home network. It allows you to have an internet connection. So, if you’re asking yourself the question: “Do I need a modem if I have an Ethernet port?”, the answer is that you probably already have a modem, and you don’t need another one. But you need … Read more
It’s always easy to blame your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when your internet runs like a snail. But there are other reasons why your internet performs at slower speeds, such as router issues, traffic clogging, and bad weather. So, how can I tell if my internet is being throttled? To verify if your ISP is … Read more
You may have recently noticed the Microsoft Virtual Wi-Fi Miniport Adapter option on your device. Wondering what it’s for? You will probably be surprised by the fact that this option has been available since 2009. More specifically, the first time this feature was available was on Windows 7. Whether you’ve heard about this option for … Read more
A Wi-Fi router password is typically the first defense line against unauthorized access by hackers and freeloaders. It safeguards the wireless network from cyberattacks and illegal access by ensuring that only recognized and authorized devices can connect. Nevertheless, the most secure passwords use complex characters, making them hard to crack but easy to forget. If … Read more
Downtimes, slowdowns, and service outages are common issues with internet connectivity. They happen randomly and usually resolve on their own without requiring high-level technical interventions. But if they happen too often and your internet keeps dropping, you need to take urgent measures to get to the bottom of the problem. Here, we look at some … Read more
The Quality of Service is an amazing feature on the router that has many benefits. However, it’s not a miracle solution to just any connection problem. That is why it’s vital that you get familiar with the feature and have all the info on its perks to decide whether you actually need it. Then, you … Read more
The most straightforward answer would be – YES. However, it is a bit more complicated than that. It is like asking, “Can cars go 250 mph?” The simplest answer would be -YES. Some cars, indeed, can go 250 mph but not all of them and not in all situations. The same goes here. Some routers … Read more
According to numerous studies, every house has at least 10 smart devices connected to Wi-Fi. The average number of connected devices in an average US household, according to more recent studies, is 25. Even if it may seem like a large number to you, it will definitely increase further in the future. If we look … Read more
A lot of internet providers promise a stable connection regardless of the weather conditions. But, is that an empty promise? Does the weather have an effect on the internet connection and is it really possible to prevent that from happening? You’ll get all the answers today! How Often Does the Weather Affect the Internet Connection? … Read more
Like it or not, everyone has to stay online to get things done nowadays. Parents have to work online, and the kids attend online classes. It’s not an exaggeration to say that we spend the majority of our awake time in front of the screens. And, it’s unthinkable for anyone to get even a blip … Read more
Generally, internet users regard a 200 Mbps internet as a fast connection. With this speed, you can run most of the online applications with no real issue. However, internet technology is progressing fast. Telecommunications companies race to come up with faster connections with each new product and service launch. But, if you have a household … Read more
Today, it’s almost impossible to live without Wi-Fi. We’re online all the time and that’s why we always need a stronger Wi-Fi signal. The strength of the Wi-Fi signal depends on the location of the router. It is recommended that your computer be placed near a router, but that’s not always possible. You have probably … Read more
When you search for solutions that provide you with a connection to the internet, you can come across three different things. There are going to be modems, routers, and gateways in the offer and most ISPs offer a gateway in the package. There’s a lot of talk about AT&T’s WI-FI gateways online. That’s why we … Read more
The digital era has brought great advancements, leading to significant formal and informal communication changes. Several platforms, such as Zoom, have made sharing information online more effortless. Many people now prefer working from home, and Zoom enables users to carry out tasks without physical closeness. It would help if you had a stable Internet connection … Read more
In the last decade or so, the wireless internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. It has outgrown luxury status and become a necessity for everyone who wants to participate in modern society. However, as much as it is a must-have in every home, it is continuously a source of frustration. It … Read more
A large number of wireless routers support WPS. It is a feature that has been designed to make connecting computers and other devices to an encrypted wireless network much easier. When you use WPS to connect your device you don’t need to enter the wireless network password. Instead, you can use the WPS button or … Read more
MTN is one of the biggest telecommunications firms in Africa. The headquarters is in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company operates in some African and West-Asian countries. It secures about 280 million subscribers, with Nigeria producing a third of its total revenue. The firm’s MiFi plans are pretty popular and convenient internet services, and you need … Read more
The evolution from the second generation (2G) to third-generation(3G) cellular networks came with advancements that made connections more reliable. 3G networks are meant to provide more robust and faster internet, partly thanks to network standards such as EVDO. Hence, we will take a holistic look at EVDO and how it is utilized by the 3G … Read more
Logging on to free public Wi-Fi at a hotel might be one of the nicest things to do while traveling. Why would you want to run on your phone’s data when you have free hotel Wi-Fi, right? After all, your phone’s cellular data might be running low already, and it’s still some days before the … Read more
When the “Your broadband modem is experiencing connectivity issues” message appears after you run the network diagnostics check on Windows, there’s a minor issue behind it. It’s possibly something wrong with the IP address or the DNS. Let’s try to explain how a broadband modem works, why it might experience connectivity issues, what are the … Read more
Gone are the days when you needed a cable and stationary router to access the internet. You can now wirelessly connect your phone, laptop, or tablet to the web so long as you have a mobile hotspot with an active data plan. MiFi devices have emerged as a viable option for mobile internet connectivity. You … Read more
Asking what is a group key rotation interval means that you’ve dug quite deep into the processes that are barely noticeable because they’re happening in the background and they’re in the shadow of much larger things. The group key rotation interval is something that happens on a wireless network where there are over two devices … Read more
If you are still relatively new to the internet and only recently signed a plan with your local ISP or Internet Service Provider, you might wonder what this router people talk about and what is router used for? Don’t worry. We’ve all been there, and, to be perfectly honest, many people still have a bit … Read more
Choosing between two similar products can be a little difficult and stressful, especially if these products are more or less the same. The EdgeRouter vs. MikroTik comparison is tricky because they’re both quite good, and they can be used in advanced networking. That’s why we’re going to introduce EdgeRouter and MikroTik in more detail, talk … Read more
It can be hilariously easy for a hacker to steal your data over the internet or WI-FI. There are pieces of hardware and software that can make stealing data much more accessible. People who resort to such things know precisely what they’re doing. However, if you don’t want to be the person on the receiving … Read more
Nowadays, a strong Wi-Fi connection is most suitable for our day-to-day activities, such as browsing and using social media. However, Wi-Fi signals may drop due to several reasons which can affect your entire online experience. Wi-Fi Assist comes to the rescue in such a situation so that you can maintain your Internet connection automatically. Wi-Fi … Read more
There are many discussions about the default gateway FE80 online. Many people are curious enough to read about their network settings and look into what’s going on with their network. To understand what default gateway FE80 is, you need to understand a little about internet protocols and how they work, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol … Read more
Like it or not, every family needs a home Wi-Fi network these days. Thanks to the pandemic, internet usage has been on the rise to cater to more work and study from home. In addition, more family time at home has resulted in increased overall internet usage. Other than for work and study, family members … Read more
Accessing the internet has become a necessity rather than a luxury. You require an internet connection to keep in touch with your loved ones, engage your clients, do shopping, share photos, stream your favorite videos, and play online games. You have several options to access the web. You can use Wi-Fi, cable, or mobile data. … Read more
Do you know what an SSID is? Do you know your router’s SSID? In this article, in addition to answering these questions, you will get a lot of information about SSID. Basic SSID Information Let’s start with a simple definition – SSID or Set of Service Identifiers is the name of your wireless network. The … Read more
If you’ve been a long-time customer of HughesNet, you already know that the company has good customer support. Therefore, you shouldn’t expect to have any issues when you decide to submit a service cancelation request. Still, there are a couple of things to keep in mind before you make your decision. Today, we’ll go over … Read more