Simplified Static IP Setup with Static IP Binding
In most home networks, devices automatically receive dynamic IP addresses from the router’s DHCP server—a practical solution for everyday use. However, certain devices benefit greatly from consistent, unchanging IP addresses to ensure reliable connectivity...
What Is DMZ , and When Should You Use It?
When a PC is set as the DMZ host in a local area network, it is completely exposed to the public network, with all network ports open, allowing arbitrary two-way communication between the external network and the device. This setting is often used to resol...
Understanding NAT Types: From Basic Translation to Advanced Detection
Network Address Translation (NAT) is a fundamental networking technique that maps private IP addresses within a local network to one or more public IP addresses on the internet. Originally developed to mitigate IPv4 address exhaustion, NAT enables multiple...
Why Real-World Wi-Fi Speeds Differ from Theoretical Maximums
The theoretical speed of each protocol can be referred to in the following table:
Wireless Standard
Frequency band
Wireless Rate
802.11a
5GHz
54Mbps
802.11b
2.4GHz
11Mbps
802.11g
2.4GHz
54Mbps
802.11n
2.4GHz、5GHz
Up to 600Mbps
802.11ac
5GHz
...
Internet Speed Drops by Half When Using My Own Router (PPPoE)
1. Background
My ISP technician came to upgrade my broadband plan. When my computer was connected directly to the modem, speeds were normal — hitting over 900 Mbps. However, once I connected my WAVLINK BE3600 router, download speeds dropped to around 5...