Three Features To Look For In A Wireless Extender
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- Published: Monday, 19 January 2015 11:00
- Written by SNB CC Team
Not all wireless extenders are the same. Make sure yours has these features.
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Don't Hold Your Breath For Wider AC Channels
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- Published: Friday, 02 January 2015 13:30
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Wondering when we're going to see 160 MHz wide AC channels? One industry analyst says it's gonna be awhile, and not because of limited spectrum.Does An AC Router Improve N Device Performance?
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- Published: Tuesday, 16 September 2014 10:30
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We tested seven AC routers to see if they improved throughput for an N device. We were surprised to find they did!How We Test: SmallNetBuilder's Wireless Testbed V2
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- Published: Monday, 28 July 2014 06:00
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The new SmallNetBuilder wireless testbed once again uses octoScope's core technology and kicks it up a size.MU-MIMO vs. XStream: The Coming Battle For Wi-Fi Airtime
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- Published: Monday, 23 June 2014 18:22
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Choosing between AC2350 and AC3200 routers won't be as simple as getting the one with the bigger number.Is Your Router's Transmit Power Juiced?
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- Published: Wednesday, 04 June 2014 18:16
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Updated - Do wireless router makers really goose transmit power above FCC limits? We found one that does.Not any more.Does Beamforming Really Work?
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- Published: Tuesday, 04 February 2014 15:15
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We found that beamforming can produce improved throughput. But don't get too excited.Is AC1900 Worth It?
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- Published: Tuesday, 21 January 2014 18:00
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There are good reasons to pay the premium prices that AC1900 routers command. But counting on potentially higher 2.4 GHz link rates isn't one of them.How Much Throughput Can You Really Get From An AC Router?
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- Published: Tuesday, 31 December 2013 13:48
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So you got an AC router to replace your old N router. How much do you think you increased your wireless bandwidth?
How Well Do AC Routers Handle Mixed Networks?
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- Published: Tuesday, 24 December 2013 15:30
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Our testing found you'll still sacrifice throughput running a mix of client types. But 802.11ac appears to make better decisions about which client type loses the most.
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