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    Asus RT-AC86u AC2900 Router Same firmware but different numbers

    Hey all, I tried my best to search this but didn’t have any luck finding answers. I don’t even know if the title is correct… Does anyone know why they both have different ‘Firmware version’ numbers, first router 16_0 and the second 384_82072? Is it just like serial numbers but for firmware...
  2. M

    Massive loss of speed via wireless on DSL-AC68U

    Hi to all, I'm new to this forum and not the most gifted networker but I get by - mostly! I recently upgraded my internet service to a 900 Mb/s service from Kcom (serves Hull and surroundings in East Yorkshire, UK). I took a wire directly to my Mac and am getting the full 900 Mb/s 24/7...
  3. Julio Urquidi

    News D-Link Announces New SMART Wireless AC Routers

    D-Link has added two new dual-core processor powered routers to its SMART line of wireless products announced at CES. The new models are: AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit WiFi Router (DIR-2640-US) - $149.99 MSRP Dual-Band with maximum wireless rates 800Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733 Mbps (5GHz) Four external...
  4. Julio Urquidi

    TP-Link Announces Three New Compact Wireless AC USB Adapters

    TP-Link’s new set of compact-sized USB adapters include the Archers T3U, T2U Nano, and T2U Plus. All three products are dual-band wireless AC devices, support WPA and WPA2 encryption protocols and are Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP and Mac OS X compatible. Starting with the T3U, this new mini wireless...
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    RT-AC68U or RT-AC86U?

    Hey everyone. I have a fiber internet line of 100Mbps, with the router that came with it. I was thinking of upgrading, but I’m not sure which of the routers to upgrade to. I enjoy gaming (especially Overwatch), and since I play on European servers from South Africa, I need enough bandwidth to...
  6. Julio Urquidi

    TP-Link Announces Upcoming Omada Wireless System for Businesses

    Soon be released alongside TP-Link’s new OC200 Cloud Controller, the Omada Business Wireless System will consist of the OC200, two 802.11n/ac access points, centralized controller software, and a mobile app. Designed for businesses, TP-Link mentions Omada would be a good fit for places “such as...
  7. Julio Urquidi

    Linksys Announces Wall-plugged Velop

    The latest addition to the Linksys Velop family of Wi-Fi system products is Velop Plug-In. The new Velop is a dual-band wireless Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2x2 MU-MIMO mesh node that delivers maximum link rates of 867 Mbps in 5 GHz and 400 Mbps in 2.4 GHz. The Plug-In has a small profile and is...
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    A 160Mhz router to go with my Intel AC 9260?

    Hi. I'm currently using an Asus RT-AC68U but it's giving me all kinds of troubles. It's ancient by now and I can barely get 10MB/s local network speeds over it and the Wifi is constantly dropping out so I'd say it's really on the way out as the performance has dropped dramatically in the last 6...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    New Arris Gateways Get Emphasis On Security As Well as Performance

    Arris' new SURFboard SBG6950-AC2 and SBG7400-AC2 gateways combine modem, wireless router and switch technologies into a single package, while adding Arris' McAfee-based Secure Home Internet feature to secure home networks. The Arris Secure Home Internet is app-based, and enables customers to...
  10. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Adds Tri-Band 2x2 Access Point

    EnGenius’ EAP2200 is a indoor 802.11ac access point marketed to small and medium-sized businesses and residences, and is manageable individually or by using Engenius’ ezMaster software for larger installations. Part of the EnGenius EnTurbo line of networking products, the tri-band EAP2200 is...
  11. Julio Urquidi

    Amped Wireless Introduces “Plug and Play” Range Extenders

    The two new dual-band extenders, Amped Wireless’ AC750 B750EX and AC1200 B1200EX (pictured), utilize a lighted signal strength indicator to help facilitate the best location to install and extend a home network. From there, a mobile app is used to continue the setup process and, per Amped...
  12. Julio Urquidi

    Zyxel Touts “Easy-To-Deploy” APs With Latest Business Class Product

    The NWA1123-AC Pro is a 3x3 802.11ac dual mount PoE access point designed for business class use. It is described as being easy-to-deploy both physically and operationally, providing maximum data rates of 450 Mbps in 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbps in 5 GHz. Features include 802.3at Power over...
  13. MordredKLB

    Is my AC-3100 defective?

    I've got a 2800sf 2-story house with my entry point setup (100Mbit cable) on the 2nd floor close to a corner of the house. On Tuesday after reading reviews and this forum I bought an AC-3100. Set it up, updated the stock firmware, and was absolutely blown away. I ran all over the house with my...
  14. Julio Urquidi

    Trendnet Releases Mesh Wi-Fi For Businesses

    The two kits, available with Wireless AC and Wireless N APs, take advantage of 802.11k’s intelligent radio resource management, 802.11r’s fast BSS transitioning, and OKC – a method used to pre-authenticate wireless clients with nearby APs, in order to provide "seamless" roaming capability for...
  15. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Introduces Weatherproof MU-MIMO Access Point for SMB

    EnGenius’ ENS620EXT is an AC1300 Wave 2 indoor/outdoor access point/bridge designed for SMBs and large residences. Encased in a IP55 rated shell, the new AP incorporates a fair degree of weatherproofing along with the latest in wireless AC networking, including beamforming and MU-MIMO...
  16. Julio Urquidi

    Amped Wireless Tri-Band Wi-Fi Extender Now Shipping

    Announced during this year’s CES, the Helios-EX is Amped Wireless’ new tri-band Wi-Fi range extender. Powered by a quad-core processor, 128 MB of DDR3 memory, twelve amplifiers and four high gain antennas (one is internal), the Helios-EX delivers maximum link rates of 399 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and...
  17. Julio Urquidi

    Synology Announces Its Second Router

    Synology is apparently in the router game to stay, introducing its second router today. Synology’s new RT2600ac router is a 4x4 AC2600 class router that supports MU-MIMO, smart connect to help optimize connectivity between the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, and dual-WAN support for a combined load...
  18. Julio Urquidi

    Family Friendly Crowd Sourced Torch WiFi Router Goes On Sale

    After successfully getting $162,000 in its Kickstarter campaign last year, the makers of the Torch WiFi Router is ready to start regular sales of the product. The router is a 3x3 AC1750 or AC1900 class router with one each Gigabit Ethernet WAN and LAN ports and a USB 2.0 port that has no...
  19. Julio Urquidi

    Broadcom Latest 4x4 Radio Ups On Range and Efficiency

    Broadcom recently announced the BCM4366E, a new 4x4 wireless radio SoC to be used in upcoming MU-MIMO routers, gateways, and set top boxes. Aside from serving up current wireless AC services, the BCM4366E adds a couple of new Wi-Fi technologies to boost performance, including: RangeBoost –...
  20. Julio Urquidi

    D-Link’s AC2600 MU-MIMO Range Extender Now Shipping

    D-Link's DAP-1860 Wi-Fi range extender is a dual-band AC2600 device that plugs directly into a wall socket. The quad-antenna configured DAP-1860’s MU-MIMO capability allows multiple wireless clients to connect and transmit data through the extender simultaneously, while D-Link’s SmartBeam...
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