Useful and interesting articles on different topics

In this category you will find interesting articles with useful information. For example, how some technology works, or a connection. And also, articles that are not related to the subject of Wi-Fi networks, routers, etc.

How to Squeeze A Network Cable Without A Tool (Screddriver)

How to Squeeze A Network Cable Without A Tool (Screddriver)

In this instruction I will show you how to crimp a LAN network cable and make an Internet cable with your own hands without tools. Instead of a crimper (special tool for crimping twisted pair in RJ-45) we will use an ordinary screwdriver. And for stripping the twisted pair – a knife. In the article ...

Standard HomePlug AV and PowerLine Adaplers: What is it and How It Works?

Standard HomePlug AV and PowerLine Adaplers: What is it and How It Works?

Soon I’m going to write an instruction on how to set up a set of Powerline adapters (AV500 TL-WPA4220KIT) from TP-LINK, and I decided to prepare a small article to tell you what these Powerline adapters are, what they are, and how HomePlug AV technology works. Most likely, you already know that the HomePlug AV ...

How to Change the Router for Another New Router Yourself?

How to Change the Router for Another New Router Yourself?

I decided to write a short article on the topic of Wi-Fi router replacement and answer the most popular questions related to choosing, buying and configuring a new router. There are several reasons why you may need to replace your router. For example, the breakdown of an old router. These devices are not the most ...

SSID Wi-Fi Network on a Router. What is it and who is it needed?

SSID Wi-Fi Network on a Router. What is it and who is it needed?

I decided to write a short post today and tell you what SSID is. You may have seen this abbreviation somewhere in the router settings, on your computer, in your phone, etc. And let’s get right to the point. SSID is the name of a Wi-Fi network. That’s all, this article could be finished here. ...

Were to Install a wi-fi router in an apartment or house?

Were to Install a wi-fi router in an apartment or house?

This article is not about connecting and configuring a wi-fi router, but about its proper location in an apartment, private home, or office. If you have not yet bought a router, then read the article with tips on choosing a wi-fi router and go to the store. After buying a router, it will need to ...

Wi-Fi Adapter from China: Choice, Review, Is it Worth Buying

Wi-Fi Adapter from China: Choice, Review, Is it Worth Buying

I recently went to AliExpress to see what there is interesting among networking devices. And I saw just a huge number of Chinese-made wi-fi adapters. There are a lot of them there. The most different: with antennas, small, large, with support for the 802.11ac standard (5 GHz band) and without it. The choice is very ...

There is not enunch lan ports on a router or wi-fi mesh system. What to do?

There is not enunch lan ports on a router or wi-fi mesh system. What to do?

In this article I will explain and show you what to do in a situation when your router, modem, or Wi-Fi Mesh system doesn’t have enough LAN ports to connect other devices. I’ve been wanting to write this article for a long time now, but in order to show everything on a real example, I ...