Netgear Wireless Router AC 1750 Dual Band Gigabit (R6300-100PAS) Review

Make sure you get what you ordered..! Make sure you get the R6300-100PAS, not just R6300, the main reason to buy it was to get one USB 3.0 port, which is available only in Netgear Wireless Router R6300 v2. The NETGEAR R6300 v2 Smart WiFi Router with AC1750 dual band is the world's fastest WiFi router delivering AC1750 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. This router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices. With the R6300 v2, get 3x faster access and more reliable streaming. The Netgear R6300 v2 delivers the speed and reliability needed for applications such as smooth, lag-free multiple HD video streaming, multi-player gaming, ultra-fast speed and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. The Netgear R6300v2 also includes NETGEAR genie® home network manager for easy installation and home network management. Compatible with next-generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. With up to 450+1300 Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, the Netgear R6300v2 avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections especially for dual band wireless devices like iPad and iPhone5. In addition, Beamforming+ technology boosts speed, reliability and range of WiFi connections. The dual-core 800 MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 3.0 port provides up to 10x faster USB hard drive access.

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How To Set Up a Laptop to Wireless Router

Wireless technology really advances the whole World towards the modern and the new ways of communication between the two places or the people of the present era, Most people set up a wirwlwss home network so that they can share folders, files, and an internet connection across all computers in the home.

The most common home network setup includes an ISP modem, router, network cables, and computers or other network-enabled devices (such as printers or game consoles).

Routers are basic and inexpensive pieces of network equipment. Using a router with a laptop isn't very different than using it with a desktop except that you are more likely to use the wireless functions. Wireless routers almost always have in-the-box instructions for setup. Although vendors give different instructions for setting up their particular devices, there are a few conventions to follow that can be used to setup any wireless router. The question is, how to use wireless router with your laptop? However, this general procedure will guide you through the process for the common kinds of home network equipment. Set Up Your Wireless Router on a Windows 7 Connect the wireless router to your modem using an ethernet cable. Connect your wireless router to a power source. Wait about a minute, and then continue to the next step. Click the network icon in the notification area; the icon should look like a series of vertical bars, or a tiny PC with a network adapter alongside it. Select your wireless network from the list of available networks to complete the setup process. By default, your network name will be the name of your router manufacturer.

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Set Up Your Router Using the Setup Software

• Make sure that your wireless router is completely disconnected from the modem, the computer, and the power source.
• On your Laptop, insert the disc that came with your router, or download and run the latest version of the router's software from the vendor website.
• Follow the on-screen instructions. The setup routine will ask you to connect components (including your modem and Laptop) in a certain order, and it may request that you temporarily connect your wireless router to a computer via an ethernet cable. You will also create a wireless network name and password at this point. If something goes wrong, you may want to consider manually configuring your wireless router.

Manually Configure Your Router Without Setup Software

• Connect your wireless router to the modem, using an ethernet cable.
• Connect the wireless router to a power source. Wait about a minute to ensure that your router is fully operational.
• Connect the wireless router to your computer using an ethernet cable.
• Log in to your router’s Web interface by opening a browser and entering the IP address of your router into the address bar. The IP address should be listed within your router’s documentation; if you can't find it, most routers use a common IP address such as http://192.168.1.1, http://192.168.0.1, or http://192.168.2.1.
• Enter the default username and password, which you should find within your router’s documentation. Alternatively, visit Port Forward’s Default Router Passwords page.
• Use the Web interface to set up a network name and password.
• Disconnect your computer from the wireless router and then reconnect wirelessly.

Note:

Your laptop must have an internal or external wireless card to connect to the Internet wirelessly using your wireless router and laptop. Placing your wireless router in a central location in your home or office, away from walls, will increase the signal strength throughout the building.

Make sure each computer that has Internet access is well protected from security threats. At a minimum, each computer should have its Internet connection protected by using a firewall, and Windows should be updated with the latest critical updates from Microsoft Windows Update.

Thank to : Justin Phelps, PCWorld
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Apple's newest AirPort Extreme Base Station Reviews

The Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station offers Wi-Fi speeds up to 3x faster than the previous generation. It features next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a powerful beamforming antenna array for higher performance and range, simultaneous dual-band support, and a new vertical design with a smaller footprint. And the AirPort Extreme is easy to set up and highly secure, letting you share your broadband Internet connection, a USB printer, or a hard drive.

With three-stream 802.11ac technology, the AirPort Extreme Base Station can reach data rates of up to 1.3 Gbps (based on theoretical peak speeds) -- up to three times faster than 802.11n Wi‑Fi. You also get double the channel bandwidth, with 80 MHz-wide channels providing more room for more data to flow faster than ever. And if you have 802.11a/b/g/n devices, AirPort Extreme maximizes that connection as well.

It features simultaneous dual-band 802.11ac Wi‑Fi, which transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time. That means your devices automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance. In addition to Wi-Fi networking, the AirPort Extreme Base Station includes three Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast wired connectivity with desktop computers, network drives, and more. The new AirPort Extreme Base Station features the intelligent, powerful beamforming antenna array. Most base station antennas emit an equal and constant Wi‑Fi signal in all directions. But the beamforming antenna array is smarter -- it knows where an 802.11ac device is on the network. Then AirPort Extreme targets its signal to that device, so your Wi‑Fi signal is stronger, clearer, and faster.

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Specifications

Wireless	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Six-element beamforming antenna array Simultaneous dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Maximum number of users: 50
Compatibility	Interoperable with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac-enabled Mac computers, iOS devices, Apple TV, Windows-based PCs, and other Wi-Fi devices
Security	Wi‑Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2); WPA/WPA2 Enterprise; MAC address filtering; NAT firewall; 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST; time-based access control
Ports	Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network USB 2 port for connecting a USB printer or hard drive Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting a computer, Ethernet hub, or networked printer
Setup and Administration	iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3 Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3

TP-LINK TD-W8970 Wireless N300 Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router, 2.4Ghz 300Mbps, 802.11b/g/n, 2 USB, 5dBi detachable antennas

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TP-LINK’s TD-W8970 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router is an incredibly robust all-in-one device allowing users to access high-speed internet connections and share them wirelessly at blazing 300Mbps wireless speeds or by using one of its 4 Gigabit LAN ports. With 2 multifunctional USB ports, users can share printers, files and media across the local network or the internet. What’s more, this All-in-one device allows for two different connection types: ADSL, or Ethernet WAN, giving users the flexibility to access the Internet whichever method is most convenient.

Product Features 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router All-in-One Device: ADSL2+ Modem, NAT Router, 4-Gigabit-Port Switch and Wireless N Access Point 300Mbps Wireless speed and Gigabit Ethernet ports, ideal for multiple HD video streams Versatile Connectivity: ADSL or Ethernet WAN for multiple Internet connection types Two USB ports for storage sharing, printer sharing, FTP Server and Media Server Auto-reconnect keeps user online indefinitely Easy one-touch WPA wireless security encryption with the WPS button