The correct answer to whether you should change the WiFi AP transmit power depends on the network density and the amount of interference. If you’re in the middle of nowhere, you could have some fun pushing everything to the maximum, but in a crowded area, which includes all cities, you’re going to have a bad … Read more
In most cases, the length of the Ethernet cable will have no effect on the speed (bandwidth and throughput) and I say that because there are very rare cases when people use Ethernet cables longer than 300 feet. And yes, an Ethernet cable that’s longer than that will start experiencing an increased latency, although almost … Read more
I know that the question on whether using a WiFi extender slows down the Internet speed pops up quite a lot and, due to the weird phrasing, the answer is no, it does not have any impact on your Internet speed. The one that you get from your ISP. But it does have a heavy … Read more
The usual answer to what are the Beacon Interval recommended settings is to use the default value (100ms). And that’s because it’s a fairly sensitive setting that can mess up the way the network functions (in regards to the connection with client devices and between access points). But then again, you paid for the entire … Read more
The manufacturers of networking devices (mostly consumer-based) have been pushing forward the Airtime Fairness as one of the most reliable ways to make sure that the newer and more powerful client devices will play nice with the older (legacy) devices. But is it actually true and should you make sure that it’s enabled on your … Read more
Unless there are multiple PC all streaming 8K videos at the same time while you’re playing games, then yes, a 200mbps Internet speed is enough for gaming. But, there are a few nuances that need to be explored because it’s very much possible for a 200Mbps Internet plan to not be enough or more like … Read more
Whether you’re using a carrier phone and want to make the switch to an unlocked device or you think that it would be better financially to use a locked smartphone, it’s best to know that in some cases, the disadvantages of unlocked phones can outweigh the pros. At the same time, I am not really … Read more
It wasn’t until recently that I thought about the effective WPS range and if it matters how far it travels, after I was asked about it by an acquaintance. And, of course, the first instinct is to ask why do you use WPS at all? Especially today when we know perfectly clear about the risks. … Read more
If you’re wondering how long modems last, know that most of them can be used for up to a decade and that’s because the ISPs aren’t known for their quick adoption of speedier Internet connections. So, depending on the area you’re located, you may continue to use your old modem for a decade more, unless … Read more
The router manufacturers have been offering advanced security features either as built-in software or as add-on packages for a while now and, since I have already had a look at the Asus AiProtection, it was time to check out if the Netgear Armor is actually worth it. If you were using the Netgear R7000 or … Read more