wifi

I am looking to replace my Plusnet Hub One router with a BT Modem / Netgate pfSense firewall / mesh wifi I have just returned a Nova Tenda MW12 3 pack mesh system as it refused to work in Bridge mode, and just caused my current router to disconnect itself from the internet. Can anyone...

Hi, Pc spec in signature. My powerline kit seems to be holding me back.. Im getting 25 to 40Mbps through powerline.. I'm on 100Mbps with VM.. Have there very old powerline adaptor they gave out years ago and a on networks version. Always preferred Ethernet of some sort but what do you...

Hi all - am in the UK with broadband supplied by vodafone. Using their modem router in the ground floor of the house and upsatirs I was using an old router which lately I have replaced with the Huawei AX3 quad code wifi6 in bridge mode. a month later I was given a set of used netgear ORBI...

Hi all, I did used to post on this thread a few years ago when I started building computers as a beginner Somehow managed to lose that account so starting new here unfortunately back in august 2021 my mum was murdered by my dad and this left me in understandable trauma. Anyway I’m recovering...

I don't use wireless devices, and don't own a cellphone. But I was wondering if it's possible to get a PDA/tablet that CAN'T connect to WiFi or a mobile network? (In other words, without a modem or radio transmitter.) I'd just like a tablet I can use to view photos/videos, or maybe even read...

I've had FTTP up and running now for a month and half, all in all it's been great from a speed perspective but the kit (SH2 and 2 discs) is quickly becoming the weakest link. I'm having hell of my wife who works from home this morning because I keep taking down the line, saturating the upstream...

Hi all So I had a network comprising a Fritzbox 7530 as the main mesh master and two FritzRepeater 3000s working perfectly in the house. We have had an outhouse built at the end of the garden and so I have run a LAN cable from one of the repeaters down to the outhouse, which is connected to...

Are there cable modem routers that can deliver 1gig over wifi or would i need to get something like asus rt-ax88u wireless-ax6000 connect to say the G Network router modem in modem mode ? Is there a leader of the pack when it comes to either modem routers or routers that can deliver 1gig over...

I need a router that can do more than just standard Virgin Media hub. It will be mainly used for SOHO so that some working from home (WFH) and evening gaming sessions can be run by children while we are still working. Also, since it will be used for my little office, remote access such as VPN...

Currently using powerline adaptors to run my gaming PC. I get about 40Mbps download 6Mbps upload at best using this method (over 100Mbps over Wifi next to current router). My PC doesn't have WiFi, so considering running two Google Nests (aware the Nest points don't have ethernet)/Google WiFi...

Hi all, I have used the Logitech MX800 keyboard & mouse set for a few years without issues. I upgraded the mouse to the MX Vertical and use it with the keyboard on the same unifying receiver in my recently-built PC (see sig). The Mobo is MSI X570 Tomahawk WiFi. I am experiencing lag in the...

Hi all, My fairly-new build (Nov/Dec 2020) has been great so far, and this morning I have had my first real problem with it. I connect to WiFi but can't browse the Internet. My CAD applications can't connect to servers. Dropbox and OneDrive aren't syncing. I can connect to my Talk Talk hub...

Hi Folks, I'm hoping for some expert help, my son and I built a basic gaming PC at the beginning of last year but it has been plagued with steaming and video conferencing issues since, the hardware is as follows: Processor: RYZEN 3 3200G QUAD CORE 4.0GHZ (SOCKET AM4) APU WITH RX VEGA 8...

So I've now got 200mpbs and looking at options to upgrade my old 100mpbs powerline adapter and don't know whether to go for a higher quality powerline adapter or WiFi Extender. My desktop is upstairs and due to the layout of the house would only have 1 partition wall to go through to gain...

Hello, I think I've overloaded the Sky WiFi router! (is that a thing?), as you can probably tell I'm unsure :) I have lots of Alexa devices / smart bulbs / PC's / Smart Plugs etc all connected via WiFi (actually, the PC's are wired). After installing a couple more smart bulbs the WiFi has...

Has anyone else with IOS 14.2 noticed that wifi disconnects when the screen is off? This has caused a me a few issues now in missing whatsapp messages, and siri not working. The phone also won't connect to any wifi network that doesn't have internet access. My issues are on an iPhone 7, but I...

I have the TP link TL-WPA4530 powerline adaptor fitted to my summerhouse to supply wifi in there and to my garden. It works brilliantly, my only problem is I would like to add another adaptor to the network to supply my my upstairs and I can't seem to find just the receiver on it's own. The ones...

Hi all, Hoping someone can help me as I'm tearing my hair out failing to get internet in my garage which is 40m or so from the router with a couple of brick walls in the way. I first tried powerline adaptors as the garage has power (these ones which are a few years old now...

I've got a pretty old ASUS Wifi 5 router connected via CAT6 to a FritzBox 3490 in the livingroom to give coverage to the whole house at the moment. I'm hoping to replace both units with newer Wifi 6 hardware and hopefully get rid of the multiple networks in the process (downstairs guest 2.4...

Hello, Recently, I've been experiencing an odd issue with my Wi-Fi. I have been using my second computer system as a mobile hotspot (via Windows' Network & Internet settings). After turning the mobile hotspot on (using the network band 2.4GHz), I can connect to the network without issue — and...