As you may know I use a Google Wifi (now called Nest Wifi) at home for my router. Google Wifi is a managed router meaning the security updates are handled by Google. Other managed routers are, eero, Orbi, Asus ZenWiFi AX, TP Link Deco and many others. Just like you can access the controls of…
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Google WiFi & Other Mesh Routers
Google Wifi works differently than a traditional router. You set up multiple points throughout your home, creating a mesh network that delivers a consistently strong, secure signal. Wifi points work together to create a connected system that gives you a strong signal throughout your home. A consistently fast signal. Because each Wifi point is a router with a high-fidelity…
Mesh Wifi Routers
Mesh routers are the latest technology upgrade for home Wi-Fi networks. Mesh networks have been used for years in large places where a secure network is critical, like military bases and businesses. (In such cases, the network is often isolated and not connected to the internet.) Now, residential wireless-internet users can optimize their home Wi-Fi…
What’s New With Routers?
There is a lot happening with routers today. There are all sorts of new technologies that have made routers better and more convenient than ever. First of all there is gigabit speeds that you will need to take advantage of the Google fiber that you will be getting soon. Dual-band, 2.4 gigahertz 802.11N for 600…
Wireless Router Security Tips
Routers instantly provide stronger security for your network but wireless is a whole new deal. Wireless transmission instantly opens your network to all kinds of trouble. Here are tips to help you secure your it. Change your routers administrator name. Change the admin password. Change the network name or SSID from the default to something…
DD-WRT Router Firmware
DD-WRT is a Linux-based alternative OpenSource firmware suitable for a great variety of WLAN routers and embedded systems. Originally intended for the Linksys WRT-64G (the popular blue router) DD-WRT has been modified to be used with many popular low-cost routers. The DD-WRT firmware adds professional functionality like: Access Restristions Ad Blocking, Client Bridge, Client Mode,…
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