Dual-band routers are all but standard nowadays (Tri-band routers even exist now), but many people don’t stop to think “why is a dual-band router is worth having?” Some history The FCC (and most communications authorities worldwide) have set aside certain frequencies for local area high speed wireless transmissions, aka Wi-Fi.… Continue reading
Are you looking to have Wi-Fi in your home, but you don’t have a router? This may sound strange, but it is possible using the mobile hotspot feature on your computer. Many of the newer and more popular computer operating systems support this feature (for free). Not the mobile hotspot… Continue reading
One of the best ways to improve your Wi-Fi’s coverage, speed (throughput), and reliability, is to add a wireless access point (AP) to your home network. What is a wireless access point anyway? Simply put, a wireless access point is a device that connects to your wired network and makes… Continue reading
You are decluttering the electronics bin and remember that old router that you forgot to recycle. You begin to wonder… Electronics resale value falls notoriously fast and it often makes more sense to repurpose or recycle equipment versus selling. Does this old router have any use? Is there any reason… Continue reading
Did you know that your router has two IP addresses? We’ll show you how to find out what they are. Private vs Public IP Addresses Your home network (and most networks in general) consist of both private and public IP addresses. What’s the difference? Public addresses can be used on… Continue reading
Question: Does a better router improve internet speed? Answer: Sometimes. It depends. It’s complicated! Allow me to elaborate… There are at least three factors that impact someone’s perception of how fast or slow an internet connection is. To help make my point, think of your internet connection as a pipeline.… Continue reading
I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say this: Finding a good Wi-Fi router is hard. I mean, there are so many different brands, models, technologies, and standards to think about, it’s enough to make your head spin. On top of that, few things are as frustrating as when… Continue reading
Accessing your Netgear router’s web interface The process for accessing a Netgear router’s configuration screen is actually a little bit easier than most other home router brands. This is because Netgear uses the routerlogin.com (or routerlogin.net) URL to redirect you to the Netgear router on your own network. That way,… Continue reading
Wi-Fi security is paramount – without it, there are many things that someone could do on your wireless network – things that range from minor or barely noticeable all the way up to flat out illegal – and everything in between. A case for security Honestly, most people that are… Continue reading
Sadly, $150 doesn’t buy you a lot these days, but it will still get you a nice Wi-Fi Router. If you are shopping for a new router in this price range, read on. The team here at Infravio HQ has reviewed many of the top consumer-grade routers on the market… Continue reading