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I switched to a new router and set WPA3 for encryption, but the old laptop, camera, and Kindle all couldn't connect to the internet. This article explains the differences between WPA2 and WPA3, how to set up hybrid mode, and which households should use WPA3, along with various brand setup paths and pitfalls to avoid....

After switching the main router to a WiFi 6 AX3000T, I didn't throw away the old WiFi 5 router in the cabinet. Instead, I tried using three different connection methods: direct device connection, network cable cascading as an AP, and wireless relay. Will they slow each other down? Actual test data speaks for itself. ...

How much memory is enough for routers? When there are many devices at home, it gets lagging—is the memory running low? I dug out three routers at home with different memory and tested them: a 128MB old old router, a 256MB AX3000T, and a 1GB soft router. I'll tell you which situations really consume memory and which don't matter. ...

What are the NAT types? PS5 online failure prompt Strictly NAT and Switch can't find friends' rooms, most likely NAT3 causing trouble. I tested it using Xiaomi AX3000T and Telecom optical modem. After UPnP, port forwarding, and optical modem bridging, I changed NAT3 to NAT2, and all online connections worked. ...

What exactly are OFDMA and MU-MIMO in router parameters? My 22 devices lag every night. I used Xiaomi AX3000T to test the difference between these two functions before and after switching. For those with a lot of lag, I recommend understanding them before switching devices. ...

port forwarding and DMZ are both ways to expose intranet devices to the external network, but one seems like leaving a door, the other like tearing down an entire wall. I used my hands-on experience connecting to my home NAS and surveillance on an external network to clearly explain the differences, which suits each well, and the unavoidable pitfalls like carrier port blocking and optical modem bridging. ...

What does dBi mean on a router antenna? How much is the difference between 5dBi and 6dBi? To improve the bedroom signal, I tried replacing a 9dBi high-gain antenna, adding a reflector, and finally installing a Mesh. This article explains in plain language how gain doesn't increase power, that high-gain antennas are like replacing a flashlight with a spotlight, and in other situations where replacing antennas is useful and which is just a waste of money....

Should the router firmware auto-upgrade turn on? My Xiaomi AX3000T automatically upgraded at midnight to clear all port mappings, but WOL wake-up stopped working. Since then, I have switched to manual mode. This article clearly explains what to repair during upgrades, which three types of machines are recommended to use, which three must be manually monitored, and includes backup and rollback methods that can be completed within two minutes before the upgrade. Follow these instructions to avoid upgrade failures....

Is it worth replacing WiFi7 router? I stacked two AX3000T for two years of WiFi6 and tried a BE3600 this year to clarify the real differences between the two standards: speed improvement relies on 320MHz bandwidth, 4096-QAM and MLO dual-band aggregation, but the prerequisite is that you have at least 2.5G broadband and the device must support it. Don't mess with household appliances under gigabit; only go beyond gigabits. This article will show you the calculation. ...

Is soft router really worth the hassle? I ran iStore OS on a 480-yuan N100 mini PC for half a year. Ads removed, device load, and Docker were all great, but I also experienced whole-house network disconnections and FamilyMart complaints. This article clearly calculates electricity costs and time, explains which three types of people should avoid and which three types to buy with a closed eye, and maps out the entry path for beginners. ...