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Most home routers insecure according to German researchers
According to analysis of 127 home routers by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Communication (FKIE) there is no router without flaws and there is no vendor who does a perfect job regarding all security aspects.
Much...
D-Link AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router — It’s a budget buy that almost nails functionality
A lot has been said about routers over the years, recently we noted that Wi-Fi 6 is a huge leap forward. While the majority of users aren’t going to see the upside yet, moving...
The D-Link AX1500 is an upgrade for the future of your home network
Wi-Fi 6 is the latest iteration of the technology and D-Link have jumped aboard the train. Their newly release Smart AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router is a budget offering that brings up to 1,500Mbps of...
My Frankenstein network became functional infrastructure improving NBN and internal connectivity
I’ve been in my house with my wife for about 15 years now and life has changed a lot in that time. When we first got ADSL2, we had Ethernet cables running down the...
Not reaching full Gigabit or 250Mbps NBN speed? Aussie Broadband, Launtel, ASUS, Linksys and...
Whether you're thinking of signing up for an NBN Gigabit 1000/50Mbps or 250/25Mbps plan or have already signed up you should read this advice about how to fix the things stopping you achieving full...
D-Link COVR-1102 AC1200 EasyMesh review — Great coverage, cost effective and easy to setup
Wi-Fi isn’t just a luxury any longer, it’s a necessity and if it’s flaky… that’s a big problem. Until the last couple of years, if you had poor Wi-Fi signal you probably needed to...
D-Link embraces 5G with in home and mobile hotspot solutions
Let's ignore some of the conspiracy theories for a while and accept that 5G is a technology that is progressively rolling out, not just in Australia but around the world.
It's that progression that has...
Say hello to the EasyMesh certified D-Link COVR-1102 AC1200
We get the chance to look at a lot of IT gear at Ausdroid including connectivity equipment. Over the last couple of years, we've seen Mesh Wi-Fi grow and develop. From the...
Explained: What is Wi-Fi EasyMesh and is it useful?
The growth in connected devices and streaming services that rely on Wi-Fi connectivity in the home has resulted in the need for smarter Wi-Fi networks that provide extended, uniform coverage.
Wi-Fi EasyMesh products claim to...
D-link COVR-C2202 Mesh Wi-Fi Triband AC2200 Review
The D-link Covr C2202 is a AC2200 Mbps tri-band Wi-Fi mesh system with builtin McAfee Secure Home Platform protection which blocks access to malicious sites, enables parental controls etc.
The C2202 supports 11ac Wave 2...
D-Link DWR-956 Review — A great LTE backup router or primary option
We’re in the process of living through a future history lesson due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s impacting all areas of everyone’s life and has caused a huge migration of the workforce to their...
Creating your connected home entertainment system with the right core hardware
Mobile digital entertainment is part of the world we now live in. But what does that mean for everyone? For me, it means having access to streaming media and my personal collection...
D-Link deliver at CES with Wi-Fi 6 and mesh hardware
D-Link has been one of the biggest performers at CES this year. Clearly they’ve seen some areas of the market they want to solidify their position in, one of those is their routing...
D-Link release new wire-free home camera kits
As a child of the 80s I still find it somewhat sad that we need to be so security conscious around our home and of our property. D-Link are one of the companies...
D-Link Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera Review
The Smart Home or the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly popular and amongst the range of devices that are rising in popularity is security cameras. Just like most modernisations of old technologies,...