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  1. M

    Netgear Nighthawk M2 LTE Router

    Hi. Am looking for LTE miFi type of router that is unlocked and can use for travel/camping in surrounding countries. Have been recommended the Netgear Nighthawk M2 - does anyone have experience with this device? Not sure if one can use it with the different band frequencies in each country...
  3. Jan

    We tested Wi-Fi interference and the results were pretty interesting

    Wi-Fi signal interference test — simple trick to speed up your connection It doesn't take much interference to degrade the performance of a Wi-Fi network severely, a MyBroadband test has shown. Using two home Wi-Fi routers placed right next to one another, we tested the impact on network...
  4. Jan

    Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 tested

    We tested Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 to see if there is a big difference MyBroadband tested Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 on a Wi-Fi 6 network with a typical home setup and did not find a significant difference in speed. Wi-Fi 6 promises faster speeds and better performance, especially when multiple devices...
  5. Jan

    Speeds of six Wi-Fi routers tested

    We tested the wireless speed of popular routers — with a clear trend Real-world tests by MyBroadband showed that older routers, which are still widely used, are not good enough to support speeds of 100Mbps or higher. Fibre-to-the-home and 5G are available in large parts of South Africa...
  6. R

    Netgear PowerLine 1000 Adapter

    Item name: Netgear PowerLine 1000 Adapter (two units) Age and condition: 1 Month Do you include packaging: Yes Warranty: Yes (manufacturer) Reason for selling: Ended up getting a Cat6 cable installed in the office so no longer need these. Price: R800 Negotiable: Yes (within reason) Location...
  7. J

    Netgear launches first Wi-Fi 6 routers

    Netgear launches first Wi-Fi 6 routers Netgear has released its first two Wi-Fi 6 routers - the Nighthawk AX8 and Nighthawk AX12 - with an eye-catching design. This new design includes two "wings" which keep the routers' antennas upright - ensuring optimal performance.
  8. OnlyOneKenobi

    Curious WIFI SSID issue (not urgent but puzzling...)

    I have a strange query related to my WIFI Setup at home. Firstly, the disclaimer to cover my own behind : my WIFI is managed by my ISP and as such I don't have admin rights or control over my router or WIFI configuration at all. Now, on the the observation. I have many devices from...
  9. Azimuth

    NETGEAR LTE Modem with PoE [S]

    Item name: NETGEAR LTE Modem LB1111 with Power over Ethernet (PoE), LTE CAT4 (150Mbps), Gigabit WAN, 2 x TS-9 external antenna connectors, dimensions 12cm (W) x 10cm (D) x 3cm (H) Age and condition: Technically new but has been opened and tested Do you include packaging: Yes Warranty: Yes, with...
  10. D

    Huawie B315 & Netgear DGN2200 VPN Setup?

    Hi, I'm pretty new to VPN setup and I'm trying to setup a VPN for home use. I am trying to setup a VPN on my home network using a Huawie B315 and one of 2 Netgear routers either N300 DGN2200 or D1500 I understand that I need to set my netgear router up for the VPN and Huawie LTE router up...
  11. R

    Help Netgear DG834Gv4 used as switch(LAN+WiFi)

    Hi, I have a question please. I have a HUAWEI-B593 LTE modem (let's call it A) and an old ADSL WiFi router: Netgear DG834Gv4 (let's call it B). A is working fine and I need to connect one of the cables from its ports to a port1 of B. Such that I can simply spread the signal from A to B, and...
  12. Kevin Lancaster

    Netgear unveils new Orbi Wi-Fi systems

    Netgear unveils new Orbi Wi-Fi systems Netgear is expanding its Orbi Home Tri-band Wi-Fi system with two new offerings designed for small and mid-sized homes.
  13. Kevin Lancaster

    Netgear launching new ReadyNAS devices – South African pricing

    Netgear launching new ReadyNAS devices – South African pricing Netgear is launching three new ReadyNAS storage systems in South Africa.
  14. Kevin Lancaster

    Netgear routers have big security vulnerability – Report

    Netgear routers have big security vulnerability – Report Numerous Netgear routers have a security vulnerability which allows hackers to bypass authentication and hijack your admin credentials. Trustwave security researcher Simon Kenin said the security vulnerability affects a “large number...
  15. R

    Vumatel Fibre Setup - Connection locked to one MAC Address

    So I just got the CPE device installed by Vumatel and, too anxious to wait for MWEB to drop off my free router, I decided I will try to connect using my Netgear D300 router instead. It's got a WAN port so everything should be fine. I followed the instructions on the Vumatel website...
  16. Kevin Lancaster

    Multiple Netgear routers are vulnerable to command injection

    Multiple Netgear routers are vulnerable to command injection Multiple Netgear routers are vulnerable to an arbitrary command injection and users have been advised to discontinue the use of affected devices until a fix is made available.
  17. Kevin Lancaster

    Netgear ReadyNAS 526X and 626X – South African pricing

    Netgear ReadyNAS 526X and 626X – South African pricing Netgear’s ReadyNAS range in South Africa has been updated with two new models, the ReadyNAS 526X and ReadyNAS 626X.
  18. hawker

    Netgear DGN2200v4 Change SNR Target - Fix Line Stability [HOW TO]

    My line stats are really bad and the line drops every couple of minutes. The issue has been going on for months and everytime a Telkom tech comes out its ok for a week or two and then it's back to normal. It was getting super frustrating to not have a stable internet connection and so I started...
  19. Kevin Lancaster

    Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi system – South African pricing

    Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi system – South African pricing Netgear’s Orbi Wi-Fi system is due to launch worldwide in September, and promises users “a whole new way to experience Wi-Fi”.
  20. Kevin Lancaster

    Netgear Orbi will get rid of Wi-Fi dead zones in your home

    Netgear Orbi will get rid of Wi-Fi dead zones in your home Netgear has unveiled its Orbi Wi-Fi System, which it said is “a whole new way to experience Wi-Fi”.
  21. C

    Wifi Range Extender with Netgear Router

    Hi My Broadband Community, I please need a bit of help to dteermine the correct product for my usage scenario. I have recently built a two storey house, and I am unable to get my wifi signal to my downstairs storey. I have a NetGear D6200 Wireless router, which connects to the Internet, and...
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