Have a modem and router that just plugs directly into an electrical outlet? This is a sign of a fixed wireless internet connection. Can you determine your internet connection type using your computer? Say you don’t want to go rummaging through the modem and router setup, or that area is...
If you have cable TV or a satellite TV service with an HD or DVR box, the line that connects to the back of your box is likely a coaxial cable. With cable internet service, that same cable type plugs into your modem and sends internet data instead of TV signals. ...
The other way to use mobile broadband is as a way of getting online with a laptop when you're on the move. You buy a "dongle" (which is a very small, lightweightmodemthat plugs into the USB socket of your laptop), buy some access time from a service provider, plug your dongle int...
WiFi Problems - Solutions that don't require any wires showing Netgear Range Extender A WiFi Range Extender plugs into an electrical power outlet. It should be positioned midway between the router and the area where you lose WiFi coverage. It works by receiving the transmitted Broadband Intern...
We also talk about new devices from Wyze and Firewalla. Finally, we answer a listener’s question about connecting LED fairy lights. Then it’s time to talk about the holidays. The Aqara Cube T1 Pro costs $22.99, and is a fancy button that you can press, roll and shake. Image ...
If using a power bar or UPS, make sure that it's still turned on and plugged in. Similarly, you’ll want to check that wall plugs controlled by light switches haven’t been turned off as well. We recommend you avoid using switched outlets when possible as people often turn them off by...
A powerline adapter plugs into an electrical outlet in your wall, and sends data over your home’s electrical wiring to a second powerline adapter in a different location. The second powerline adapter is plugged into a wall electrical outlet close to you...
When there is no person that meetsthe height of the threshold for a given amount of time,then the program will email the parents of theunattended child.Moreover, “smart wall plugs" will also discover theoccupancy in one room. Data will also be gathered todisable unused electrical outlets(...
Devices that need ‘air gapped security’ and cannot use wireless connectivity High-reliability control like industrial control, robotics or medical etc. Ethernet is low cost and highly reliable, so its perfect for voice/VoIP applications. This simple telephony box has pretty much 3 plugs - power...
While some companies have tried to silence their cybercritics using legal force, the results have been mixed. In many cases, however, the mere threat of legal action is enough to scare a Web site operator into submission. By the same toke, the company must keep in mind that threats of le...