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How to forget Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11

Tudor Dan
29.09.2021

When you connect to a wireless network, Windows saves its credentials (network name password, encryption type) for easy access the next time it’s in range. If you have issues connecting to a Wi-Fi network you’ve connected to in the past, deleting the data for that network can help troubleshoot the issue. Forgetting Wi-Fi networks also helps when you have several Wi-Fi networks available, but

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How to block malicious sites on your ASUS Wi-Fi router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
28.09.2021

Most ASUS routers and AiMesh Wi-Fi systems include the AiProtection network security module. AiProtection bundles many security features like malicious site blocking, infected device prevention/blocking, parental controls, and more. If you want to protect all the computers and devices in your home network from accessing dangerous websites that can spread ransomware, viruses, spam, and other types of threats, read this tutorial: How to

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ASUS TUF-AX5400 review: a Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.09.2021

ASUS is investing a great deal into manufacturing wireless routers for gamers. One of their latest additions is the new ASUS TUF-AX5400, a Wi-Fi 6 router with an aggressive design, an impressive list of features, and powerful hardware. If you want to improve the Wi-Fi in your home or small office, this model is worth a look. To learn about the real-world performance of

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How to connect to Wi-Fi in Windows 11

Codrut Neagu
08.09.2021

One of the most common things every laptop or tablet user does is connect to wireless networks. It’s something Windows 11 users need to know how to do also. Although many people know that manually connecting to Wi-Fi in Windows 11 or any other version requires selecting the network and entering its password, some may wonder where to find everything. That’s why we decided

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How do I enable or disable the Wi-Fi on Windows 11?

Codrut Neagu
06.09.2021

There are many reasons why you might want to enable or disable your Wi-Fi in Windows 11. For example, maybe you don’t use Wi-Fi at all, or perhaps something happened to your wireless connection, and it suddenly disconnected. Or perhaps you could not connect to Wi-Fi on your Windows 11 PC, and you have to disable Wi-Fi and then enable it again. Regardless, if

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How to set up TP-Link OneMesh Wi-Fi 6 routers and range extenders

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
06.09.2021

TP-Link OneMesh is an innovative feature that allows TP-Link range extenders and wireless routers to work together to form one unified Wi-Fi network, similar to a mesh Wi-Fi system. While range extenders and wireless routers could do this in the past, OneMesh is a unique integration for TP-Link devices that allows users to set up a unified network faster than ever, with fewer steps

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How to enable IPv6 on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.08.2021

All modern wireless routers, including those manufactured by TP-Link, can use IPv6 addresses for internet connections. Your internet service provider should offer IPv6 connections, and, if it does, you should enable IPv6 on your router. The benefits of making this switch include better security and slightly better speeds. Therefore, here is how to activate IPv6 on any TP-Link router with Wi-Fi 6: NOTE:

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How to find and change the DNS settings on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
27.07.2021

Using a third-party DNS server on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router is a great idea, as you get to enjoy faster web browsing, improved reliability, and protection against malicious websites for your entire network. If you want to see the DNS settings used by your TP-Link router and change the DNS servers to those maintained by Google, Cloudflare, OpenDNS, or other providers, follow this

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How to set a time schedule on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.07.2021

Do you want to put your Wi-Fi on a schedule to make it available only when you are home? For instance, do you want the Wi-Fi to be available only during the evening, during the weekends, or just on workdays? If you have a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router, it’s easy to set up a wireless schedule. Here’s how to set it up exactly how

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How to change the language on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.06.2021

You may have bought your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router from an online shop abroad, and its language may be something you can’t understand. Or, maybe you know many languages, and you want to configure your router in a different language from the default one. No matter your reason, here’s how to change the language on any TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router using the initial quick

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TP-Link Archer AX50 review: Wi-Fi 6 and antivirus, reasonably-priced

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.06.2021

The TP-Link Archer AX50 or the TP-Link WiFi 6 AX3000, as it is named in some shops, is a relatively affordable router that features an Intel processor, useful cloud-based security tools and parental controls. While it is not as affordable as the Archer AX10 and AX20, it still doesn’t cost a lot of money, so many people can afford it. If you are interested

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Configure PPPoE connections on your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
24.05.2021

Do you have a PPPoE internet connection and a TP-Link router with Wi-Fi 6 that needs to be set up? Do you want your router to correctly connect to the internet and share it with your entire network? Do you need to adjust some PPPoE settings and use a custom DNS server or a different MAC address for your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router? Then,

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2 ways to set up your TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.05.2021

Did you just buy a brand new TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router and you want to configure it for the first time? Do you need to set up a TP-Link router without an Ethernet cable, using a laptop or a smartphone and Wi-Fi? In that case, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the most complete guide on how to set up any TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router,

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6 reasons to buy a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
20.04.2021

Do you want a faster Wi-Fi home network that can handle more devices and traffic? Do you want to do Full HD video conferencing for work, without lag or interruptions, while your children are streaming Netflix in 4K resolutions or playing games online? Then you should consider buying a TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 router for your home. Here are six reasons why this is a

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How do I reset my ASUS router to its factory settings? (4 ways)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
16.04.2021

Did you misconfigure your ASUS router or mesh Wi-Fi system, and it no longer works the way you want? Did you forget the default username and password required to sign in and change its settings? What if you want to sell your ASUS router or give it to someone else? No matter your reasons, here are all the ways to reset any ASUS router

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Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 4 on TP-Link routers

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
02.04.2021

All router manufacturers have migrated towards the Wi-Fi 6 standard, and the market is filled with new routers that list Wi-Fi 6 support as their main feature. If you want to upgrade your home network, both TP-Link and other manufacturers recommend buying a router with Wi-Fi 6. The reason is these models tend to offer higher speeds and new hardware that can better handle

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Mercusys MR70X review: Affordable Wi-Fi 6!

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
23.03.2021

Affordable Wi-Fi 6 routers are invading the market, and most of them also include support for WPA3 encryption. That’s a great thing! Gone are the days when you could only buy expensive Wi-Fi 6 routers. One affordable model is Mercusys MR70X. It covers all the basics people need, at an excellent price that most can afford. If you found it in shops, and you

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How to login to your ASUS router: Four ways that work

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
22.03.2021

Do you want to know how to connect and access the settings of your ASUS wireless router? You don’t know the default login details for your ASUS router? Then you are in the right place. In this guide, we share four ways to login to any ASUS router or mesh Wi-Fi system, as well as troubleshooting instructions for what to do when you can’t

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How do I find my router's IP address? The complete guide

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.03.2021

Have you ever found yourself in a situation when you wanted to configure a router, and you did not know its IP address? Therefore, you couldn’t connect to its administration user interface and change its settings. To help you out, we created this complete guide that covers finding the IP of a router using all types of computers and devices: the routers themselves, Windows