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Top 3 ADSL Wireless Modem Routers

Here are our Top 3 ADSL Wireless Modem Routers: Linksys WAG160N – This is the ‘new’ type of wireless technology.  The router is excellent, easy to setup, and made by Cisco so has bags of features if you need to do things like VPN pass-through or just want to set it up to be able [...]

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Wireless Network Planning – Step 2

In Step 1 we looked at the equipment you require, in Step 2 we are looking at Security, this is something I often find people don’t bother with! Not Good! If you don’t secure your network you are risking the following: People logging onto your broadband connection and using up all your bandwidth, Accessing inappropriate [...]

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Review: Installing Sky Broadband

Last week I installed Sky Broadband for a client and I thought at the time it would be useful for people to know how easy the install process is, the features the modem offers and a general experience. So starting today I will be reviewing the broadband installs that I do, one from each supplier [...]

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Wireless Network Planning – Step 1

We are going to do a couple of series for the quick tip posts, starting with a Wireless Planning Series For Beginners. So here we go! First thing to think about is Equipment, the two pieces to consider are A router of some sort A wireless adaptor, either internal (PCI) or external (USB). If your [...]

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Quick Tip: Broadband Filters

Despite most ISP broadband setup instructions saying this there is still a misunderstanding somewhere when it comes to filters. So here is my Quick Tip attempt to help When you are setting up broadband in your home of office you will be given some micro-filters, the amount depends on how generous your chosen ISP are [...]

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