Sometimes referred to as IP Passthrough mode, in networking terms, bridge mode refers to a configuration on a networking device, such as a router or modem. That router or modem is configured to function primarily as a bridge, forwarding all network traffic between two or more networks without performing any network address translation (NAT) or […]
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Understanding Firewalls: The Key to Network Security
In today’s digital age, network security is more important than ever. With the rise of cyber threats such as malware, phishing, and ransomware, it’s essential to have robust security measures in place to protect your organization’s data and network resources. One such measure is a firewall. What is a firewall? A firewall is a network […]
OpenSignal Reports: Who is the Best Cellular Provider?
OpenSignal has released their collection of data from cellular providers over the dates of September 16 to December 14 of 2022. It will be no surprise to some of us that in these cellular reports, T-Mobile has won out above the rest, yet again. On the mobile network experience report, multiple factors were tested. For […]
Why T-Mobile Standalone Ultra Capacity 5G is Important for Network Advancement
As of Monday November 14, T-Mobile has made Ultra Capacity 5G on 5G SA (Standalone) available nationwide. This bold move by the Un-Carrier just topped the charts for 5G advancement by offering even faster speeds and lower latency for customers. This can improve your gaming experience, as well as any application that requires near real-time […]
How Do I Expand My WiFi Network?
Are you as excited about the announcement of the AP One Rugged coming back as we are? We wanted to talk to you about the key differences between this newly relaunched model and a few others that are similar. With all of the options available we find it is helpful to highlight key features and […]
How do I connect to the internet between two buildings?
The Long Range WiFi Bridge System is a product that so many can take advantage of whether it be for personal or professional use. As working from home and continuing education from home continue to become a new norm – many have found that this is a solution to assist in making it easier to […]
What Do I Need to Know About the 3G Shutdown?
As 5G becomes available in more areas, and on more frequencies, the 3G networks are getting closer to their shutdown dates. This could be a serious problem for some companies as some services still operate over the 3G frequencies. On February 22nd, AT&T is scheduled to be the first carrier to shut down its 3G […]
T-Mobile Comes Out on Top of OpenSignal’s Latest Report
OpenSignal is known for its mobile analytics. Each year they release a few reports about the major cellular carriers’ networks. They take results gathered from millions of devices, which result in billions of measurements. The latest data gathered, which was collected between September and December of last year, shows T-Mobile is on top once again. […]
Tech Tip: How to Use VLANs to Secure Your Router Network
IoT devices – such as cameras, smart thermostats & doorbells – can generally be less secure than most network attached devices (i.e. computers, network drives, servers, etc). Still, they require Internet service to operate and allow you remote access for control and monitoring. In effort to better secure these devices from the rest of your […]
How Does 5G Work?
5G is the fifth generation in cellular networks, but there are many layers to consider as we start to become immersed in this new technology. Using a different type of encoding than 4G LTE service, 5G is designed for much lower latency and greater flexibility. Its method for dispersing signals is almost spider web like […]
