There are a number of different options out there when it comes to testing your internet speed. You should check to see if your internet service provider offers a speed test using a server...
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Wireless B vs G vs N vs AC | What Is The Difference?
So you’re in the market to buy a wireless router. You’re doing your research to find the best router for you, but you’ve come to a crossroads. You have to make a decision: Do you want to...
What is MTU Size and What Should I Set it to?
If you’re connected to a network, you already know about routers. Routers allow you to connect to your network wirelessly through Wi-Fi, or through a wired Ethernet connection. Many...
What is Beacon Interval and What Should I Set it to?
When your internet speeds drop, there are a few common troubleshooting steps that you take, such as resetting or unplugging your router, changing configurations on your laptop, or even...
What Are the Transmission Speeds of Cat5, Cat5e, and...
When connecting to your broadband service, one of the most important cables that you can have is your Ethernet cable, which allows these high-speed transmissions to reach your computer...
The Simple Network Upgrade that Nearly Doubled my...
Several months ago, I received a phone call from my Internet Service Provider. I was informed that my modem was using old technology. They said it was simply not taking full advantage of...
The Best Home Network Security Plan
I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that having a home network security plan is important. The question is how to do it properly. Some people will swear up and down that security...
Noise Margin and How It Impacts Your Internet Speeds
Imagine this: you’re at your desk at work and your internet connection suddenly slows down. Maybe you’re at home and you just want to watch a funny video that someone sent to...
Optimizing Your Multicast Rate
Many residential and business internet users aren’t familiar with optimizing their wireless networks. While hardware allows us to simply “plug and play” to access the...
Netsh Winsock Reset
This article will show you how to run the ‘netsh winsock reset’ command on your Windows computer. This command is a simple troubleshooting step that can fix many common problems...