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SmallNetBuilder's Powerline FAQ

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SmallNetBuilder's Powerline Networking FAQ We've gathered the most often asked powerline networking questions and answers in one handy place. Enjoy!


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The Best Way To Get Whole House Wireless Coverage

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Whole house wireless coverage Updated There is only one way to get reliable, high-performance whole-home (or office) wireless coverage.


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How To Buy a NAS - The Short(er) Version - Updated 2011

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Which NAS to choose?

Our updated short guide to buying a NAS will get you quickly pointed in the right direction.


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Homegrown Network: A Concrete Example

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Homegrown Network: A Concrete Example Designing and installing a DIY home network is hard enough. But doing it in a concrete block home requires extra planning and care.


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Why High Power Routers Don't Improve Range

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Why High Power Routers Don't Improve Range More often than not, you're wasting money by falling for this come-on.


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How To Add Ports To A Router

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How To Add Ports To A RouterExpanding the number of Ethernet ports on a router is one of the easiest things you can do. But people still have questions. We've got the answers.


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Choosing Diskful vs. Diskless NASes

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One of the basic choices you need to make when buying a NAS is whether you want one with or without drives. Here are four things to consider when making your choice.


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Slow HomePlug? Five Ways To Boost Powerline Network Speed

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Slow HomePlug? Five Ways To Boost Powerline Network SpeedPowerline networking can deliver higher and more consistent throughput than wireless, but it can take some tweaking. These tips will show you how to improve your HomePlug network speed.

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How Fast Is Your Network? Five Ways To Measure Network Speed

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How Fast Is Your Network? Five Ways To Measure Network SpeedMeasuring your network speed is a lot easier than it used to be. We'll help you choose the right tool for the job.


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SmallNetBuilder's Wireless FAQ: The Essentials

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SmallNetBuilder's Wireless FAQ: The EssentialsUpdated No need to go searching through the site. We've gathered the most important wireless networking need-to-knows in one handy place!


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How To Buy a Wireless Router: The Short Version

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If you want a quick and dirty guide to help choose a wireless router, this article is for you.


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Smart Switch How to - Part 3: Bandwidth Control

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Smart Switch How to - Part 3: Bandwidth ControlIn our last of the series, we show how a smart switch can both limit and expand bandwidth use in your network.
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Smart Switch How to - Part 2: Security

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Smart Switch How to - Part 2: SecurityPart 2 of our short series shows how to use a smart switch to enhance LAN security.
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Smart Switch How To - Part 1: What A Managed Switch Can Do For Your Small Network

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Fun With Smart Switches: What A Managed Switch Can Do For Your Small Network - Part 1Part 1 of our series shows how basic managed switch features can benefit even small home LANs.
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Backing Up Your NAS: Harder Than It Should Be

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Why are things so hard that should be so easy? The NAS industry needs to make NAS backup easy and interoperable.
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How To Use a Router To Add Network Ports

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How To Use a Router To Add Network PortsThere are two ways to put an old router back to work if you need more LAN ports.
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5 Ways To Fix Slow 802.11n Speed

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Disappointed that you're not getting the 300 Mbps that you keep hearing that 802.11n gear delivers? Use our five tips to get back some of the speed that you paid for!


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Gigabit Ethernet NeedTo Know - 2008

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Gigabit Ethernet NeedTo Know - 2008More people are making the move to gigabit LANs. Our updated tutorial will help you decide whether it's time for you to make the move, too.
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How To Fix Your Wireless Network - Part 4: Antennas

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How To Fix Your Wireless Network - Part 4: AntennasIn Part 4 of our How To series, we look at the ins and outs of changing antennas in the quest to improve wireless LAN performance.
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How To Choose the Right Wireless LAN for You

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How To Choose the Right Wireless LAN for YouChoosing a wireless LAN product that you'll be happy with isn't easy. Our How To will help you sort out the options.
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