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5 Ways To Fix Slow 802.11n Speed

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Disappointed that you're not getting the 300 Mbps that you keep hearing that 802.11n gear delivers? Use our five tips to get back some of the speed that you paid for!

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Gigabit Ethernet NeedTo Know - 2008

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Read more...More people are making the move to gigabit LANs. Our updated tutorial will help you decide whether it's time for you to make the move, too.
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How To Fix Your Wireless Network - Part 4: Antennas

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Read more...In Part 4 of our How To series, we look at the ins and outs of changing antennas in the quest to improve wireless LAN performance.
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How To Choose the Right Wireless LAN for You

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Read more...Choosing a wireless LAN product that you'll be happy with isn't easy. Our How To will help you sort out the options.
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How To Add an Access Point to a Wireless Router

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Read more...We show you how to improve your wireless network's coverage by adding an access point to work in harmony with your main wireless router.
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How To Convert a Wireless Router into an Access Point

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Read more...This short How To shows you how to delay your old wireless router's trip to the landfill.
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Routers vs. Firewalls

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If you're trying to decide whether a more expensive "firewall" will keep you safer than an off-the-shelf router, this article can help.

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How To Choose the Right Router for You

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Read more...Check this How To for tips on buying a router that meets your needs.
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How To Fix Your Wireless Network - Part 3: Increasing Coverage

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Read more...Part 3 of our series provides some handy hints for killing off pesky wireless dead spots.
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How To Fix Your Wireless Network - Part 2: Site Surveying

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Read more...The second installment of our series shows you how to use equipment you already have to scan the airwaves for problems.

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How To Fix Your Wireless Network - Part 1

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Read more...If you've just about given up on troubleshooting your wireless LAN, give our new How To a try. Part 1 provides with some basic WLAN knowledge to start you down the path.
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How To Choose the Right NAS for You

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Read more...With the wealth of products available, how do you pick the one that suits your needs? Why, just read our How To!
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Smart SOHOs Don't Do RAID

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Read more...Think your data is all comfy and secure in your RAID5 NAS? You might be in for an unpleasant surprise when NAS failure comes knocking.
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NAS Basics

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Choosing a Networked Storage product can be tricky. Here is some basic info to help you make your selection.
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Hardware Router Need To Know 2006

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Everyone with a high-speed Internet connection needs a router. So why not learn how to choose the one that best meets your needs? We've updated and expanded our classic Hardware Router Need To Know to help you do just that!
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What Is VoIP? Introducing Our VoIP FAQ

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In this FAQ, we answer some of the most pressing questions about Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Our goal is to arm you with the knowledge you need in order to go out there and save on your telephone bills. Hey, there are worse missions to have in life...
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Homegrown Networks

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Readers share their stories about building their own home networks. We look at three systems, one of which takes an especially unique approach to component integration.
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Wireless Networking Need To Know 2006

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It's been a few years since our first Wireless Need to Know series and lots has changed. Hence, our freshly updated 2006 version.
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How To: Diary of a New Home Network - Part 3

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In this final installment, Tim Higgins makes a bonehead move during cable termination and shares lessons learned from the whole escapade.
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How To: Diary of a New Home Network- Part 2

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Tim Higgins is back with Part 2 of his new home network adventures. This time it's all about the connections - wall plates and patch panels, that is.
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