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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 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 The ASUS RP-AC56 Wireless-AC1200 Dual-Band Range Extender

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  • Radu Tyrsina
ASUS just launched a new generation of range extenders which promise to improve their support for modern wireless networking standards and frequencies. Also, they are better equipped to work with the modern routers that have invaded the market in the last year or so. The high-end product of this new generation of range extenders by ASUS, is ASUS RP-AC56. We tested it for about two weeks, made several measurements and
tutorial Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems Over A Wireless Network

Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems Over A Wireless Network

Have you ever connected to a wireless network at a friend's house and could not access the Internet, even though you were connected? Did Windows tell you that there is no Internet access? If the answer is yes, then read this article to find out how to troubleshoot and fix this issue. How To Tell If You Don't Have Internet Access The first

Project To Another Display From Windows 8.1 Using The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Miracast is a wireless technology that your Windows 8.1 devices can use to project their screens to TVs, projectors, and streaming media players that support this technology. However, if your TV or monitor doesn't offer Miracast, you can purchase the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter and use it to project wirelessly to any display with both an HDMI port and a powered USB port. Here's how to project from a Windows
review Reviewing ASUS RP-AC52 - A Range Extender for 802.11ac WiFi Networks

Reviewing ASUS RP-AC52 - A Range Extender for 802.11ac WiFi Networks

Many wireless routers were launched which promised compatibility with the latest wireless networking standard - 802.11ac. While this is good, it doesn't mean that all of them offer a wide coverage and a strong signal in larger apartments and homes. When you don't have the WiFi coverage you want, it is a good idea to consider buying a range extender. While you may find
tutorial How to Connect to Hidden Wireless Networks in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1

How to Connect to Hidden Wireless Networks in Windows 8 & Windows 8.1

While connecting to a broadcasting wireless network in Windows is a very simple process, the same can't be said of a hidden network. By not broadcasting its SSID (service set identifier), or network name, a hidden network is not visible in the list of available networks you can access from your computer. You'll need to know the SSID, as well as all of the
tutorial How To Disable a Virtual WiFi Network Adapter in Windows 8.1

How To Disable a Virtual WiFi Network Adapter in Windows 8.1

In a previous tutorial, we've shown how to turn any Windows 8.1 laptop or device into a WiFi access point. The process involved creating a virtual wireless network adapter that was used to broadcast the wireless network. When you are done using your Windows 8.1 device as a WiFi access point, it is good to disable and remove the virtual wireless network adapter that
tutorial How to Connect to Wireless Networks in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

How to Connect to Wireless Networks in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Windows 8 and 8.1 provide a simple interface for connecting to wireless networks. The procedure varies depending on whether or not the network broadcasts its name (also known as SSID - Service Set Identifier). If the name is broadcast, connecting to the network is as simple as entering a password. But enough talk, let's see how it works: NOTE: Because the process is

Reviewing the ASUS USB-AC56 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1200 USB Adapter

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  • Radu Tyrsina
In this review I take a close look at another wireless adapter from ASUS. This time I have tested ASUS USB-AC56 - a USB adapter which was designed to work on both desktop computers and laptops. After a couple of days of regular use, I can share my conclusions. Read on to learn whether this wireless adapter is a good choice for you. [DC-SUMMARY-BREAK] Unboxing the ASUS USB-AC56 Wireless Adapter
review Reviewing the ASUS PCE-AC68 PCI-Express Wireless Adapter for PCs

Reviewing the ASUS PCE-AC68 PCI-Express Wireless Adapter for PCs

Have you considered removing the network cables in your house and going full-wireless, including on your desktop PCs? If you have, then you should consider purchasing a wireless adapter for your desktop computers. ASUS PCE-AC68 is one such device that is able to work with all modern wireless standards, including 802.11ac. We were very curious to test it and learn more about what you
tutorial How to Delete or Forget Wireless Network Profiles in Windows 8.1

How to Delete or Forget Wireless Network Profiles in Windows 8.1

As soon as I installed Windows 8.1 on my laptop, I noticed a pretty big annoyance: the absence of the "Forget this network" option in the Networks pane. I was left with no intuitive way of removing wireless networks that no longer worked because their password has been changed. How do you get around this problem and remove wireless networks in Windows 8.1? Let's

Reviewing the ASUS RP-N14 Range Extender for Wireless Networks

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  • Radu Tyrsina
I live in a reasonably large apartment and I have a few rooms where the signal of my wireless network is not that great. That's why I was very curious to test a wireless range extender and see whether it can deliver a much-required boost in those problematic rooms. We have received the RP-N14 range extender from ASUS - an affordable device for people who want to improve and extend
tutorial How to Connect Windows 8.1 Devices to Wireless Networks via WPS

How to Connect Windows 8.1 Devices to Wireless Networks via WPS

If you have a Windows 8.1 laptop, tablet or hybrid that you can connect to wireless networks, you may need or want to use the WPS standard to make quicker connections to some networks. If that is the case for you, here's how to connect any Windows 8.1 device to a wireless network by using the WPS feature on any router. NOTE: If

Reviewing the ASUS RT-N56U - Is it Really the Fastest Wireless Router?

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Lately, I have been searching for a really good wireless N router, able to provide both good speed and coverage, while battling successfully with all the other wireless networks available in my area. I did a bit of research and I have learned that many people were talking about ASUS RT-N56U and how fast it is. While hype is a good thing to have for a product, it doesn't mean
tutorial How to Manage Wireless Network Connections & Profiles in Windows 8

How to Manage Wireless Network Connections & Profiles in Windows 8

When you connect to a wireless network, the network's security information, settings and password are automatically stored on your computer in the form of a network profile. This profile allows Windows to connect automatically the next time this network is in range. In previous versions of Windows you could open a list of available profiles for management purposes. From this list you could easily
tutorial The Layman's Guide to Solving Wireless Network Interference Problems

The Layman's Guide to Solving Wireless Network Interference Problems

One of the most common root causes for having slow and unstable wireless network connections is interference. Many things interfere with a wireless network: everything from walls to the microwaves you use in the kitchen to other wireless networks. That's why I decided to learn more on the subject, experiment with my own wireless network and share what I have learned. In this article,

Reviewing the Belkin N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router

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  • Radu Tyrsina
Personally, I am a fan of Belkin routers and I have owned a few good models in the past. By chance, I managed to get my hands on a Belkin N600 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ router which, at least in theory, packs some interesting technologies and features. I was really curious to learn if it is a good router and if it is worthy of running my home network. Let's
tutorial Troubleshoot Wireless Network Connection Problems by Yourself

Troubleshoot Wireless Network Connection Problems by Yourself

Lots of people have issues with wireless network connections and they don't know how to fix them. If you have access to an Internet connection, at least you can Google things and find some help. But what do you do when the wireless connection you have trouble connecting to is the only that can give you Internet access. Well... you can read & learn
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