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Reviewing the TP-LINK RE580D range extender - Impressive WiFi at 5 GHz!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Are you looking for a high-end range extender that can help you extend the coverage of your wireless network to those remote corners of your house or office? Then you will want a device with support for the 802.11ac networking standard that can offer fast transfers, and TP-LINK RE580D is one of the fastest devices of its kind. We tested this dual-band range extender for about a week and, after

Reviewing the TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P AV1200 powerline Wi-Fi kit

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Powerline adapters represent a good way to extend the network coverage in your home or in your office, especially in areas where your router's wireless signal doesn't reach. TP-LINK TL-WPA8630P is a high-end powerline adapter kit that promises a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 1200 Mbps. It is the fastest device of its kind in TP-LINK's portfolio and we were very curious to see what it has to offer in terms

How to troubleshoot network and internet problems in Windows

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When you have problems with your network and/or internet connection, don't hesitate to use the troubleshooting wizards that are bundled with Windows. They are easy to use and they can help you identify what's wrong and how to fix your problems. In most cases, they will get the job done and help you more than expected. In this tutorial, we will show you how to start the network and internet

Reviewing ASUS RP-AC68U - The range extender that you can't ignore!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
We love it when we get to test premium networking devices like the fastest wireless routers in the world or the latest and the greatest in the world of repeaters and range extender s. Today, we will review for you the latest top-tier range extender from ASUS: RP-AC68U. It's an impressive device that's inspired by the Republic of Gamers lineup of devices from ASUS. The specs are definitely worthy of

ASUS PL-AC56 review - The powerline adapter kit that "hits like a brick"

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Did you ever use a powerline adapter kit to extend the coverage of your network? Have you ever considered this idea? Personally, after testing all kinds of networking devices, I prefer a powerful powerline adapter kit to a range extender. It's more elegant and it tends to work better. And the kit that we are reviewing today (ASUS PL-AC56), got me sold on this concept for good: "Forget about range

Reviewing the D-Link DIR-820L dual band router - Wi-Fi on the cheap!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you need a wireless router that costs less than 40 bucks? Do you want it to be dual-band, with support for modern standards like the very fast 802.11ac? Do you want it to be small, without external antennas and to look good? Then, D-Link DIR-820L revision B1 might be a good choice. We have tested this wireless router for a week, in our usual test apartment and this is

Reviewing the TP-LINK M7300 LTE-advanced mobile Wi-Fi router

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  • Radu Tyrsina
When you are on vacation, you travel to all kinds of places, including mountains and beaches. You will take your smartphone with you and maybe your tablet or a laptop. You may have an internet connection on your smartphone but, most probably you won't have one on your other devices. If you need internet on all the devices that you take in your travels, then you might want to purchase

Reviewing TP-LINK AC3200 - The wireless router that could!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Although it has a confusing name, depending on where you look, TP-LINK Archer C3200 or TP-LINK AC3200 is a high-end tri-band wireless router with impressive hardware and lots of promise in terms of speed and coverage. It also happens to be more compact than other similar AC3200 wireless routers and it looks good. We tested it for about a week and today, we would like to share with you what

Reviewing ASUS USB-AC68 - The WiFi adapter that looks like a bird

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS is increasing its portfolio of networking devices with a new USB dual-band Wi-Fi adapter. It is called ASUS USB-AC68 and it uses a USB 3.0 port in order to deliver fast connections. It also bundles the latest networking chip from Realtek, as well as the multi-user MIMO technologies that are offered by modern premium routers. Couple its impressive specs with some great looks, which are inspired by the Republic

Reviewing ASUS PCE-AC88 - The wireless PCI-Express network card that can!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS PCE-AC88 is a wireless PCI-Express network adapter that is so new, you will have a hard time finding any information about it. It is a premium network card for people who want to stop using wires in their home network and who want the best network performance possible. It was created with the latest wireless routers and wireless technologies in mind and it promises some unbelievable speeds on your

ASUS RT-AC88U router review - It's got the speed, it's got the looks!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS RT-AC88U is a large wireless router, which features good looks and powerful hardware. It comes with lots of advanced features like parental controls, malware protection and options for boosting the speed of your online gaming sessions. We tested this impressive router for several weeks, on a daily basis, and we were very surprised by the sheer speed that it can offer. If you want to learn about our experience

Reviewing the TP-LINK Archer C2600 wireless router - What can it do for you?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Do you need a very fast wireless router that costs less than the equivalent of 200 USD? Do you need a fast 5GHz wireless network using the modern 802.11ac standard? Also, do you want a router that looks stylish, without any annoying LEDs and a router that can be mounted on walls? TP-LINK Archer AC2600 is one of the newest wireless routers from TP-LINK which promise to be the answer

Reviewing the Edimax BR-6478AC V2 AC1200 Gigabit dual-band Wi-Fi router

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Edimax is a Taiwanese company that makes affordable smarthome devices, including wireless routers. Their top wireless router at the moment is Edimax BR-6478AC V2 which is by no means, expensive. It costs around 70 USD and it promises to offer quite a lot of bang for the buck. While the hardware specifications of this router don't seem impressive, the feature list is quite long for a device that's priced so

Reviewing TP-LINK RE450 AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The TP-LINK RE450 AC1750 range extender is the top-of-the line range extender from TP-LINK. It's a device that seems great : it's big, with an unusual look, promising specifications and a rather high price tag. We tested it for about a week, in which we analyzed the user experience offered by this range extender and its wireless networking performance. Read this review to see whether this range extender is a

Reviewing the Edimax IC-7113W Smart Network Camera

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Edimax is one of the few budget-oriented manufacturers of smart devices for your home. Its products focus more on affordable prices and useful features and less on high-end specs or premium materials. Today we take a look at one of their newest network cameras, the IC-7113W Smart HD Wi-Fi Pan/Tilt Network Camera with Temperature & Humidity Sensor. Apparently, Edimax likes to put as many specs as possible in the product

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC1200G+ - One of the best affordable routers you can buy today

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS RT-AC1200G+ is the newest addition in ASUS's portfolio of affordable wireless routers that cost 100 USD or less. If you look at its specs, it doesn't seem spectacular and its looks are ordinary too. But, for people on a budget, these factors are anything but important. What's more important is what you get in terms of networking performance and features. And boy, we were in for a great surprise:

Reviewing the TP-LINK Archer C7 - Here's what a 100 USD wireless router can do!

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  • Radu Tyrsina
TP-LINK Archer C7 has been launched for more than a year and it's one of the few wireless routers with a strong reputation on the market. This is the reason why we wanted to test it, so late after its launch. Its price has plunged in recent months and it's one of the most popular wireless routers in the 100 USD price-range. We tested the TP-LINK Archer C7 for two

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC5300 - The WiFi router Spiderman would make

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS RT-AC5300 was unveiled at the end of 2015 and it is now being launched in markets worldwide. It's a wireless router that made the news mostly because of its looks. This massive, over-the-top wireless router looks as if it was designed by Spiderman. It also features the highest number of external antennas on a home router to date and very impressive specifications and a price to match. We were
tutorial What can you do from the Devices and Printers panel in Windows?

What can you do from the Devices and Printers panel in Windows?

The Devices and Printers panel was first introduced in Windows 7 with the aim of providing a friendly way to interact with external devices connected to your computer. However, in order for the concept to work as intended, hardware manufacturers need to provide support for this feature in their Windows drivers. This article will explain what the Devices and Printers panel is, how to

Reviewing the ASUS PL-N12 kit - Extend your network using the powerline in your home

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  • Radu Tyrsina
The ASUS PL-N12 kit is a set of two devices that allow you to extend your wired or wireless network (or both) to hard-to-reach areas, using the powerline in your home. If you need a wireless network in your basement or you want fast wired network connections without installing too many cables in your home, then this kit will be a good choice for you. Read this review and learn
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