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Have you heard the expression … “Garbage in – Garbage Out?” Well believe it or not, the same thing applies if you want to extend your Wi-Fi signal to the other side of the house or into the garage. Most devices in 2024 connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi which is usually supplied by a […]
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Many scams are now being sent by Text or SMS message as well as by email. When clicked on an iPhone it is very easy to be fooled into thinking that you are accessing a genuine site. The reason is simply SAFARI, Apples default internet browser, does not detect suspicious websites. Here is what happens
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Having problems connecting a new printer to Wi-Fi? “Band-Steering” could be the reason. Telstra Modems and most other modems are know as “Dual-Band” modems, meaning they can transmit 2 wifi signals, one at 2.4 GHz and the other at 5 GHz and that normally shows up as two seperate SSID networks such as: The majority
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What is “Smart Home Wiring”? What is a “Smart Home”? Many Builders mistakenly define a “Smart-Home” or a “Smart-Wired-Home” as referring to the non-electrical cabling such as TV Antenne cables, NBN/Telephone cabling and hard-wired Ethernet Ports that are sometimes installed by a “cabler” rather than an electrician. A more modern definition of a “Smart Home”
Wi-Fi Not reaching every part of your house? If not, why not!! Standard Telstra/iiNet modems are only designed to give Wi-Fi access to one or two rooms from the modem, Further than that you need a “Booster”, “Extender” or ideally adopt Wireless Access Points (WAP) or “MESH” setup #1 Best option for whole of house
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Should I buy my own NBN Modem? The answer to this depends on wether your ISP supplies a modem with their internet service. But I would generally so NO For Example, Telstra supply their own modems which are hard wired to their services. If you buy your own modem with a Telstra service 1) Good
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Internet prices and options explained (Australia) Depending on yout location you may have up to 3 options to optain and use an Internet Service in Australia you do not have to stick to NBN and their Service Providers. The most widely used Internet services are offered by the Federal Government owned NBN company. But there
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