Optimization

NAT acceleration is a feature that is available on Asus branded routers. It is also known as hardware acceleration in some cases by other branded routers. It can also be named as CTF (Cut-Through Forwarding) and FA (Flow Accelerator) This is a general guide that...

Many of the routers offers different operation modes that you can use. However, some of them do not really tell you the best situations to use specific operation modes. In this guide, we will provide some basic guidelines to help you decide. Wireless Router Mode...

DNS is one of the setting that when setup correctly, can speed up your internet speed in regular browsing and streaming. In many cases, it can also speed up online gaming speeds and reduces latency. In this simple to understand guide, we will go over...

Airplay Mirroring is a fun and cool feature to use, especially when you are showing off your cool games or videos to crowds of people. It is even better when your network is running smoothly and the mirroring works fluidly. In this Airplay Mirroring optimization...

IGMP Snooping is a common advanced option available on most of the routers. In this Layman’s IGMP Snooping guide, we will go over what IGMP Snooping does, and when you might need to enable IGMP Snooping configuration. What is IGMP Snooping From the default router...

When you are thinking about purchasing a new router for your home, you must have come across routers or modems with router functions built into them. In this basic comparison guide, we will list out a few advantages and disadvantages of owning a Router, a...

DMZ host for home routers is a fairly easy option to setup. However, the usual routers options or tooltip do not usually tell you how dangerous it can be when you are setting up DMZ host. In this simple to understand guide, we will go...

For those of you who do now know the difference. The Router IP is also known as Default Gateway or Internal IP for your home network. This is an address assigned by your router itself so that all of your machines know where to transmit...

Beamforming is an advanced router function that boost the performance of your wireless network. The purpose of this simple beamforming guide is to help you know when and when not to enable the beamforming options on your router. And a simple rule of thumbs for...

Router placement does matter. If you place them correctly, you will have much better signal with far less interference. This best router placement guide will focus on the general physical placement advice. Use the following guidelines and tips to get wifi best signal from the...