wi-fi

  1. Jan

    Netgear Orbi Pro tested

    I upgraded my home to Mesh Wi-Fi 6 — with incredible results Upgrading a home network from using two different routers to a Mesh Wi-Fi 6 system resulted in significant performance improvements and significantly better coverage. I recently replaced my old Wi-Fi system, which used two old...
    • Jan
    • Thread
    • d-link dir-825 netgear orbi pro tp-link td-w8970 wi-fi wi-fi 6
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  3. Jan

    MyBroadband test - Wi-fi consumes less phone battery than 3G, 4G, and 5G

    Easy way to save battery life on your smartphone There is an easy way to increase the battery life on your smartphone — switch from mobile connectivity such as 3G, 4G, or 5G — to Wi-Fi.
  4. 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...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    R5 a day for uncapped Wi-Fi

    R5 a day for uncapped Wi-Fi While the scarred pavements left from the early fibre rollout in South Africa’s suburbs continue to heal, many suburban residents have slipped into the bliss of lightning-fast Internet speeds and uncapped data. A middle-of-the-range uncapped fibre package has become...
  6. J

    How to position the Wi-Fi router in your house

    How to position the Wi-Fi router in your house Having a fibre, fixed-LTE, or 5G broadband package is just one part of connecting your home to fast Internet. Ideally, a wired link to your devices should be considered in cases where a highly reliable, low latency network is required.
  7. M

    What access point can I use to control data usage and bandwith

    Hi I want to provide free internet access at my business for my customers. Is there an access point device that will automatically allocate a data usage cap and control bandwith to every device that connects to the wifi?
  8. A

    Mesh Wi-Fi system recommendations

    While planning the stages of my DIY smart home build I realised that the 2 furthest points in my house (kitchen to one side (20m from router) and main bedroom to the other side (16m from router) have wifi deadspots (expected this), I added a old DGN2200 netgear router via a tp-link powerline...
  9. J

    What to expect from 6GHz Wi-Fi - Faster speeds and lower latency

    What to expect from 6GHz Wi-Fi - Faster speeds and lower latency The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on whether to give Wi-Fi devices unlicensed access to the 6GHz frequency band. The vote is scheduled to take place on 23 April. If the vote is passed, it will be the...
  10. J

    149Mbps Wi-Fi in the middle of Diepsloot

    149Mbps Wi-Fi in the middle of Diepsloot VAST Networks (VAST) is well-known for offering Wi-Fi access in transport hubs, malls, and office parks, but less so for the work it has done in townships. The company started its township project in 2017, with the aim to give 1.5 million Gauteng...
  11. F

    Endless hassle with Vodacom re WiFi Calling/VoLTE

    Hi A couple weeks ago my account was mistakenly suspended by Vodacom due to unusual billing activity - I was racking up a larger than average bill as my wife was voting for my daughter for a pay-per-SMS competition When I called the 135 helpdesk, the agents pointed me to billing, who confirmed...
  12. J

    The next generation of Wi-Fi will be named Wi-Fi 6

    The next generation of Wi-Fi will be named Wi-Fi 6 The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced the Wi-Fi 6 industry designation for products and networks that support the next generation of 802.11ax technology. This re-branding of Wi-Fi standards aims to make the technology easier to understand and allow...
  13. J

    One company shows how free Wi-Fi in South Africa should be done

    One company shows how free Wi-Fi in South Africa should be done Free Wi-Fi has become a marketing tool for restaurants, shopping centers, and hotels to attract customers and create a better user experience. While free Wi-Fi has value, many companies which offer such a service do it so poorly...
  14. J

    Do you own a mesh Wi-Fi system?

    Do you have a mesh Wi-Fi system at home?
  15. R

    VoIP via House Wi-Fi (Handsets)

    Okay, so I have a interesting puzzle that seemed easy to solve.... I have a property that is quite large (3 stories, multiple rooms) and I have a user that likes walking up and down thile talking on the phone... I cannot use a phone that is connected to any single base station as it will...
    • Rautenk
    • Thread
    • handsets sip phone sip service voip wi-fi wifi wifi calling
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: VOIP
  16. J

    What is your current Wi-Fi setup?

    What Wi-Fi configuration do you have at home (repeaters, dual-band routers, mesh system, etc.)?
  17. J

    Not much opportunity for Wi-Fi network acquisitions in South Africa

    Not much opportunity for Wi-Fi network acquisitions in South Africa There is not a lot of opportunity for acquisitions in the local Wi-Fi space, said VAST's Grant Marais.
  18. J

    Do you connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots?

    Do you connect to public Wi-Fi networks, including Vast, AlwaysOn, and business hotspots?
  19. Newsfeed

    The best Wi-Fi routers you can buy in South Africa

    The best Wi-Fi routers you can buy in South Africa A fast, high-performance router can make a massive difference to your home Internet connection, especially if you are connecting over Wi-Fi.
  20. Newsfeed

    I went to 5 tech stores and asked them this question about Wi-Fi

    I went to 5 tech stores and asked them this question about Wi-Fi A good Wi-Fi router is the foundation of most wireless home networks.
  21. Newsfeed

    What you need for a killer home Wi-Fi network

    What you need for a killer home Wi-Fi network Setting up a decent wireless network in your house does not have to be difficult, even if you are not a techie.
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