The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns. In an update on Monday to a list of equipment seen as not secure enough for use, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all consumer-grade routers made outside the US.It puts routers - which are used widely in homes and businesses to connect computers, phones, TVs and other devices to the... »

A new screen from LG Display promises to extend a laptop's battery life by dropping to refresh rates as low as one frame per second. The company is now mass-producing a "1 to 120Hz" LCD for laptops that detects how you're using your PC and calibrates the refresh rate accordingly to save power. "It automatically switches the refresh rate down to 1Hz when the screen is static and up to 120Hz when... »

OpenAI will combine its web browser, ChatGPT app and Codex coding app into a singular desktop super app, CNBC confirmed on Thursday.Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, will oversee the change with assistance from OpenAI President Greg Brockman, according to a spokesperson. The new app aims to help OpenAI streamline the user experience and reduce fragmentation."Companies go through phases... »

Google, along with two cybersecurity firms, are warning iPhone users of a new exploit that can steal data - all from just visiting a website on a user's iOS device.DarkSword is a new hacking toolkit being deployed by bad actors on a global scale. The reports by Google Threat Intelligence Group and cybersecurity companies Lookout and iVerify detailed multiple vulnerabilities used to carry out... »

Apple announced this morning that the first true update to its over-hear phones are up for pre-order on March 25 and will be shipping in early April. They look identical to the predecessor, with large, colorful earcups and a matching headband. But inside is the H2 chip that Apple first introduced with the AirPods Pro 2, which enables a host of new features. Chief among those is improved noise... »

Experience a high-end Tri-Band WiFi 7 range extender with WiFi speeds up to 19 Gbps. The exclusive 6 GHz band provides more bandwidth and congestion-free channels exclusive to your devices.

Leveraging the greenfield 6 GHz spectrum, RE800BE enhances backhaul performance between itself and your router. This ensures a robust, stable network that reaches every corner of your home while improving... »

RE235BE is a 3.6Gbps dual-band Wi-Fi 7 range extender with speeds up to 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz).

It has one 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Port: 1× 2.5 Gbps port ensures max flexibility and boosted throughput.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO) offers increases throughput, reduces latency, and improves reliability for emerging applications. Smart Roaming allows users to walk from room... »

The Archer VX1800v features Super VDSL (VDSL2 Profile 35b), the latest generation of DSL technology. Downstream is increased by up to 350 Mbps, 3.5× faster than its VDSL2 predecessor. Compatibility with the leading ISPs provides ideal IP-based connections for any home. The integrated DSL port also supports all standard DSL connections.

Archer VX1800v is compatible with Super VDSL (VDSL2... »

Take advantage of your advanced 5G network with download speeds up to 4.67 Gbps. Share your 5G network with multiple Wi-Fi devices and enjoy uninterrupted Ultra HD movies, fast file downloads, and smooth video chats and video conferences. At the same time, NX200 is backward compatible with 4G mode.

If you have any dead zones at home, just add another Easymesh-Compatible router/range extender... »

With a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port plus an additional 1 Gbps Ethernet port, the SURFboard S34 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem is a solution for multi-Gigabit home networking.

32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 bonded Channels. 2 downstream x 2 upstream OFDM DOCSIS 3.1 channels.

Easily setup your modem and get a real-time view of the devices on your network with the SURFboard Central... »

Mi AX3000T supports Wi-Fi 6 technology with dual-band concurrent wireless speeds up to 2976Mbps delivering lower latency and faster speeds, suitable for streaming 4K movies and playing high-definition online games. The 5GHz band supports bandwidth as high as 160MHz.

OFDMA technology allows for simultaneous multi-device data transmission. Whether you're playing games online, studying,... »

Windows Vista introduces a number of new features to the TCP/IP stack, including CTCP, and TCP Window Auto-Tuning. This new implementation works much better by default than previous Windows versions with broadband internet connections, and is able to adjust the RWIN value on the fly, depending on the BDP (bandwidth-delay product). This, however, introduces some problems with older routers and restricts the user from tweaking some of the TCP/IP parameters. Still, there is always some room for... »

The TCP/IP speed tweaks below work with Windows 8, 10, 2012/2019 Server. The Windows 8/10 TCP/IP implementation shares many traits with earlier Windows versions, however, there are many subtle differences and updates, new syntax for applying tweaks using PowerShell cmdlets, and some new settings. Windows 10 generally works well by default for many broadband connections, yet there is always some room for improvement and we will try to cover all relevant settings and their effect on your... »

Introduction With the popularity of wireless networks and mobile computing, an overall understanding of common security issues has become not only relevant, but very necessary for both home/SOHO users and IT professionals alike. This article is aimed at illustrating current security flaws in WEP/WPA/WPA2. Successfully cracking a wireless network assumes some basic familiarity with networking principles and terminology, as well as working with command-line tools. A basic familiarity... »

Online Gaming can often benefit from some fine-tuning of Windows TCP/IP settings and the Network Adapter properties. This article is intended to supplement our general broadband tweaks and list only TCP/IP settings that are specific to online gaming and reducing network latency. Some of these settings are also mentioned in our general tweaking articles, however, the emphasis here is on latency rather than throughput, and we have complemented the tweaks with more gaming-specific recommendations... »

I've often found it useful to get just the wireless functionality out of a WiFi router and reuse it as an access point. Wireless routers seem more common, and are often priced even lower than wireless access points. Adding an access point to a wired network already in place, or to one where the main NAT router is provided by the ISP is usually the easiest solution. However, introducing a second NAT router on the network is not a good idea, especially without some tweaking to set it up... »

Microsoft enforces a limit on half-open TCP/IP connections that is hard-coded in tcpip.sys. The maximum simultaneous half-open (incomplete) outbound TCP connection attempts per second that the system can make is intended to limit the spread of malicious viruses and worms, as well as limit the possibility of launching a DDoS attack. However, it has proven to also limit some applications using many TCP connections, such as P2P and P2PTV programs.When the OS reaches the half-open connection limit,... »

The information in this article is intended to improve understanding of all common and advanced network adapter settings under current Windows versions. We will also offer some general suggestions on setting up your LAN for the best possible network performance. Keep in mind that many of these settings can significantly affect performance and reliability in a good or bad way. Consider testing performance using some type of network analyzer or even a simple throughput test before and after... »

Denial of Service (DoS) attacks are very common on the Internet these days, and they can make your online experience miserable. In some cases of Distributed Denial of Service Attacks (DDoS), they can bring down websites, or cripple entire networks in a matter of minutes, preventing connectivity for many customers. There are different types of DoS attacks, and we've tried to explain the most common types and ways to mitigate their effects to you or your network.Types of Denial of Service (DoS)... »