Converting a USB Type-C port to an Ethernet connection is easy to to with an adapter. Many new devices such as laptops and smartphones now come with a USB Type-C port that is replacing the older style ports. USB Type-C has many advantages over the older USB standards able to transfer data faster along with video and audio.… Read More »
The BrosTrend AC1200 is a unit that can greatly improve the wireless in a home or business in a variety of scenarios. It can boost a wireless signal, be an access point, extend WiFi, or add WiFi to non-wireless devices. The WiFi range extender is the most used mode but it can also add an access point to… Read More »
Adding a WiFi signal to a device that only has an Ethernet port can be done with an adapter that converts the signal to wireless. An Ethernet-to-wireless adapter can add WiFi to any device that has an Ethernet port. This makes them ideal in many scenarios from connecting an old Xbox 360 to use WiFi, to upgrading the… Read More »
Map the Problem Areas and Bad Spots Updated the Router Reposition Your Router for Better Signal Change Broadcast Channel Use a WiFi Signal Booster We have all been there before. We get our new router set up, go up to our bedroom, open Netflix to binge-watch our favorite series, and the video stutters and buffers because of a… Read More »
USB WiFi adapters work very well at connecting a desktop, laptop, or other electronics wirelessly to a router. This makes it easy to setup a wireless signal and get online. There are many USB WiFi dongles available with our favorite 2019 options below, along with full reviews on compatibility and speed. As always be sure to… Read More »
Most devices these days have built-in WiFi to connect to a network. While most hardware does have wireless built-in some electronics don’t. This mainly includes older device such as gaming consoles or desktop computers but also can include new TVs. The good news is if your device has an Ethernet port WiFi can be added to it. How… Read More »
Setting up a wireless AP (access point) is easy to do with the right hardware. They can extend the WiFi to other buildings such as garages, basements, or any place there is a bad WiFi signal. This makes them ideal in many scenarios when the WiFi has a bad spot and needs extending. What is a Wireless Access… Read More »
A WiFi antenna booster can help a laptop that has a weak built-in WiFi card get better reception. They can also upgrade a laptops WiFi protocols that have been introduced in recent years. There are many available in all shapes an sizes with the best long range units having a larger antenna. Below is our… Read More »
Using an old router to extend a wireless signal is a low-cost way to build a better wireless network. Old routers can be used as an access point or WiFi extender by running an Ethernet cable and changing a few settings. This can be used in many situations from extending wireless to a garage or boosting wireless to… Read More »
Desktop computers despite being big often lack built-in WiFi. Even if a desktop does have wireless built-in upgrades such as Windows 10 can cause it to stop working. One sure work around that is quick easy and cheap is a USB wireless adapter. WiFi adapters come in all shapes and sizes and can even upgrade… Read More »