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"Some of the Best Broadband Speed Tweaks on the Net"
We cover Broadband Internet connections, network security, wireless and system performance. A large section of SG focuses on Cable Modems and DSL technology, stressing on improving TCP/IP performance over high speed/latency networks. Some of the more popular SG network tools are listed below:
Ford tells some EV customers to stop using its Tesla Supercharger adapter
2024-10-22 05:17 EST by Daniela

Ford is sending customers replacement adapters for use with Tesla's Supercharger network, warning that using the original could damage their cars.The news comes just seven months after Ford EV drivers gained access to Tesla's network of Superchargers across the US and Canada, allowing drivers of vehicles such as the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning to access a far greater number of charging... »

YouTube 'Premium Lite' plan expands to more countries with 'limited' ads
2024-10-21 15:05 EST by Daniela

YouTube is testing a revamp of its Premium Lite subscription tier. User screenshots made the rounds on social media last week, and a Google rep later confirmed to multiple other outlets that the plan is being tested in Australia, Germany and Thailand. This new version would have "limited ads," which the fine print describes as most videos being ad-free, "but you may see video ads on music content... »

FCC requires that all mobile phones must be compatible with hearing aids
2024-10-18 14:38 EST by Daniela

The Federal Communications Commission announced that going forward, all mobile handsets, including smartphones, in the US will have to be compatible with hearing aids. It's also established new rules around volume control and improved product labeling so people with hearing aids can make informed buying decisions."Hearing loss is a big deal," said FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in a... »

FTC finalizes rule that makes canceling subscriptions easier
2024-10-17 16:15 EST by Daniela

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced it has finalized a proposal known as "click to cancel" that requires companies to make it just as easy to cancel a subscription or service as it is to sign up for it. FTC commissioners passed the final rule on a 3-2 vote.Under the new rule that will take effect in the coming months, businesses must get consent for subscriptions, auto-renewals... »

US FCC opens probe into broadband firm caps on internet data use
2024-10-16 06:00 EST by Daniela

The Federal Communications Commission is officially looking into broadband data caps and their impact on consumers. On Tuesday, the FCC approved a notice of inquiry to examine whether data caps harm consumers and competition, as well as why data caps persist “despite increased broadband needs” and the “technical ability to offer unlimited data plans,” as spotted earlier by Engadget.Many... »


Netgear RAX36S Wireless Router
AX3000 Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream Dual-Band WiFi 6 Router

Get blazing-fast WiFi 6 speeds up to 3Gbps so you can connect, stream, and download faster to newer mobile devices. Ideal for up to 1Gbps internet speeds, you'll experience superior performance for concurrent real-time applications such as multi-media streaming, online gaming, and audio/video chats.

Plus get multi-layered advanced cyber threat protection with NETGEAR Armor with a 1-year... »

Mercusys MB110-4G Mobile Router (3G, 4G, 5G)
300Mbps Wireless N 4G LTE Router

Working as a 4G router, the MB110-4G uses 4G LTE technology to achieve fast speeds up to 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload.

It can also share a Wi-Fi network with maximum speed of 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz for gaming, streaming, and more.

Fully compatible with FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE to work with most service providers worldwide. Insert a nano SIM card and turn on the router to share your 4G LTE... »

Mercusys ME70X Wireless Range Extender
AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Range Extender

Expand coverage of your Existing Router. The two adjustable high-gain antennas extend WiFi signals to where your router WiFi cannot reach. This AX1800 Range Extender is backward compatible with previous WiFi generations (11b/g/n/a/ac) and will work with all your existing internet-connected devices.

ME70X is more than just a WiFi range extender. Connect your wired internet connection to the... »

Mercusys MR90X Wireless Router
AX6000 8-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router

Armed with 160 MHz channels and 1024-QAM,1 MR90X provides faster wireless connections. The speeds go up to 6000 Mbps – 4804 Mbps on 5 GHz and 1148 Mbps on 2.4 GHz.

A 2.5 Gbps port and 1 Gbps port make full use of gigabit speeds from your local ISP. Break through the 1G bottleneck and drive your devices to peak performance. WAN/LAN support gives you remarkable flexibility to tailor both... »

Cudy Tech WR1500 Wireless Router
AX1500 Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router

When Internet access from DSL or cable modem is available for one user but more users need to share the Internet, please use the Router Mode.

Wireless AP mode is more used to transfer wired connection into wireless. Usually, it is behind a router and doesn't has a DHCP server.

Extensive coverage: Beamforming, and four antennas combine to deliver focused reception to devices far... »

Cudy Tech TR1200 Travel Router
AC1200 Wi-Fi Travel Router

Six popular protocols encrypt the data tunnel in the way you prefer, either when connecting as a client or hosting a VPN server. Built-in WireGuard and OpenVPN VPNs allow you to share your commercial VPN with all connected devices. A configurable switch allows you to quickly toggle the VPN, without needing to enter the config page.

Out of the security or performance concerns, you can choose... »


Windows 7, Vista, 2008 Tweaks
by Philip (155 comments)

Windows 7 TweaksWindows 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... »

Windows 10,11 TCP/IP Tweaks
by Philip (49 comments)

Windows 10 TweaksThe 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... »

How To Crack WEP and WPA Wireless Networks
by Philip (95 comments)

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... »

Gaming Tweaks
by Philip (59 comments)

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... »

How to set a Wireless Router as an Access Point
by Philip (236 comments)

ipconfigI'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... »

Windows Vista tcpip.sys connection limit patch for Event ID 4226
by Philip (19 comments)

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,... »

How to Stop Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
by Philip

DDoSDenial 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)... »

Android TCP/IP Speed Tweaks
by Philip (1 comments)

Android tweaksTo change TCP/IP related settings in Android you need root access. The only exception are a couple of trivial changes that are available to non-rooted devices, namely dynamic vs static IP address, and changing the DNS server. Assuming you are working with an already rooted device, the settings are listed below:Android TCP/IP tweaks (root required)In order to change other TCP/IP stack settings, you need to edit the settings in /proc/sys/net/core/ , similar to what is explained in our Linux... »


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