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    New switches

    Unless, of course, there needs to be physical distance between the two units. Here's a ZyXel for $70 on NewEgg ("save even more with special code!"). ZyXel's not exactly the most common name but, for back office products, they've been around for a few decades (I remember getting a ZyXel 14.4...
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    Broken power button

    Or in this case, you get what THEY pay for. Out of curiosity, if you've disassembled the case, does the Power Button have a plastic-studded connection to the outer-case that, when depressed, touches a plunger on the circuit board? Or is the power-button directly connected to the circuit...
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    ZyXEL PLA5206 AV2 1000

    Three below 30% improvement, three above 30% improvement. Shortest 233 189 23% Medium 161 132 22% Largest 103 76 36% Shortest 202 162 25% Medium 141 104 36% Largest 88 64 38% (EDIT - just trying Table Edit functions - unsuccessfully)
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    Asus RT-AC87U problems with intel adapters

    I think this is one of those flakey Win 8.1 driver issues, where someone's computer has received some Win 8.1 updates that another hasn't, or because of OS-Versions or hardware, not necessarily just the NIC, but HDMI bleedover, or something else. We sometimes solve these by installing the...
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    New switches

    I'll vote with L on this. I have a favorite brand but I've had as many flakey consumer units from that as any other. In general, the worst symptom will be one flakey port. If you have enough 24/7 devices that will stay connected for a day or two for each port, that should be enough...
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    Smallest portable WiFi with gigabit WAN

    My weekend chatterheads side with Steve on this - "Gigabit won't matter" is their guess because 10/100/1000 all have Retransmit functions - collisions, NoAck, dropped packets - those are all commonplace and there's gotta be enough memory in the camera to handle those teeny packets, over and over...
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    Smallest portable WiFi with gigabit WAN

    I'm locating more USB-Powered Routers... I did a brief search on "usb powered routers" and came up with a handful. It's amazing that few of these specify "10/100" in their RJ-45 connects, as if it's understood these are only "10/100". Then again, this isn't a surprise to you, J.
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    Smallest portable WiFi with gigabit WAN

    J, overnight distilling of thoughts. Since this is "controlled by a tablet with WiFi", what is the purpose of the Ethernet - I mean, in your mind? What special need does the Ethernet service provide (other than higher-speed transmission)? If it's a tablet-application, then it's probably...
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    Smallest portable WiFi with gigabit WAN

    You've found the "real price" of these items, too! They will probably be sold in the range of $40-50. Keep looking - some vendor will pick them up - sometimes, FirstInAsia is a source for products like these.
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    Smallest portable WiFi with gigabit WAN

    Here's a HooToo option... I haven't dug deeper to see if this is a gigabyte ethernet port.
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    Smallest portable WiFi with gigabit WAN

    OK, thanks for those specs. I have a better idea about the camera now. (And obviously a standard crossover cable won't work because camera's been fitted with a propriety ethernet connector on its end. I don't think there's any need to go deeper into the camera's Ethernet specs, either - the...
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    Lessons Learned from Antenna Experiments

    (Thanks for that detour off-topic. So, I guess me and my TCIG - er, Texas Chainsaw Installer Group - shouldn't be expecting your call? Darn... another great prospect, down the drain! If I may, I can say that we do have experience with classic structures.) (Oh... one more note... if you...
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    Looking to get AC router, noticed Archer C7 and RT-AC56U are $80 @ NewEgg

    It's just you. It's only personal. :D :D NewEgg USA - Archer C7 v2 $99 with $20 off with special code at checkout.
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    Smallest portable WiFi with gigabit WAN

    "USB powered wifi router" I'm stuck on this point. I'm wondering if some kind of bridge device (like a TrendNet TEW-687) is a concept? But this is AC-powered, not USB. Maybe we need specific camera info? (I suppose a crossover cable would work as the Ethernet from Camera to Computer as...
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    Need advice to setup wireless at home

    Powerlines (aka HomePlugs) have the nice benefit of "Working or Not Working" - there's no tinkering, no settings - they either work or you'll know it in 5 minutes. Simply plug one into a WALL SOCKET, plug the next one into the next room's WALL SOCKET, press both of their 'setup' buttons...
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    Lessons Learned from Antenna Experiments

    Thanks for the discussions about antennas, too. Are you concerned about bandwidth for a shared WiFi connection? I think I would be. Do tenants have an alternative, like going to the ISP themselves? Or could your ISP offer you some "business class" account that might include cabling for at...
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    Need advice to setup wireless at home

    I would suggest that you also wander over to the MoCA and HomePlug sub-forums and read up on those devices. MoCA and the HPNA's are using a home's existing TV-cable (coax) for networking. And the HomePlug or Powerlines use the electrical wiring. These might help address some distance...
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    Looking to get AC router, noticed Archer C7 and RT-AC56U are $80 @ NewEgg

    It's a great deal, no doubt. It runs thru Sep 22nd, although I wouldn't wait until that date for any last minute acquiescence. If a person wants to get into the 450-2.4 range, or wants to experiment with 5gz abilities in their environment, this is a deal, true. Just don't forget adapters...
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    Need Help deciding on a router

    When I read reviews - and especially NewEgg's - I don't give a lot of credence to positives or negatives. The only issue I pay attention to is, "Does the vendor ever respond?" I'm not a user of Asus BUT I can see why this forum has fans of it - because this forum has one of the firmware...
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    Laptop 802.11ac adapter

    Yes, no stubby's here. I don't know if that's because they're too significantly under-performing - but that's likely the case since they'll be 1x1 only. I prefer the USB kits that come with a cradle and USB-cord extension so I have some easy adjustment ability to perhaps improve performance...
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