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 »
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 Reposition Your Router for Better Signal Change Broadcast Channel Upgrade the Router Use a WiFi Signal Booster While WiFi dead spots can be very frustrating there are a few ways to make WiFi problems disappear. There is no need to have buffering or a weak WiFi signal as even simple things… Read More »
Everyone needs wireless capability when it comes to their devices. Most all devices now come with built-in WiFi that make connecting to a network easy. Sometimes though built-in wireless cards can break, need upgrading, or simply need more distance to get a good signal. Also many desktop compute do not come with built-in WiFi. This is where USB… 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 set up a wireless signal and get online. There are many USB WiFi dongles available with our favorite 2020 options below, along with full reviews, compatibility, and speed. There have been some changes to WiFi… Read More »
The Synology RT2600AC Router is one of the more advanced routers with a lot of added features and options. One such option is the ability to configure a VPN on the router that all devices in a home or office can use. Having a VPN configured on a router saves having to install and set up a VPN… Read More »
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are becoming increasingly popular. From staying secure on free open WiFi connections to hiding your online location a VPN is very useful. They have a lot to offer but can be limited when multiple devices are being used in a home. VPN software can be installed on each individual device or as a whole… Read More »
ASUS RT-AX58U Vs ASUS RT-AX3000 Routers Merlin Vs Asus Default Firmware How To Install Merlin to an ASUS RT-AX58U (AX3000) Router Setting up a Router as a VPN Using Merlin How To Configure a VPN Router Using Merlin Summary The ASUS RT-AX58U (RT-AX300) is a good router to setup as a VPN. Having a router setup as a… 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 »
The Inamax USB 3.0 wireless adapter is a small unit with a 5dBi antenna to get a good WiFi signal. It also has the 802.11AC WiFi protocol and is dual-band that works in the 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequencies. This makes it a good fit to add wireless to a desktop or upgrade a laptops WiFi. The 5dBi antenna… Read More »