Because, unlike the dial-up days, a simple understanding of routers, modems and your network can make a big difference in your connection quality and security. It's time to take some of the mystery out of your home internet connection and shed light on some of the seemingly complex terms and acronyms. Let's take a look at the home networking terms worth knowing.
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Sometimes also called a Wi-Fi booster or repeater, Wi-Fi extenders increase the range of your Wi-Fi signal coming from the router. Wi-Fi extender Even the best Wi-Fi routers can only do so much. That's where Wi-Fi extenders come in. These devices often plug directly into an electrical outlet, but since they connect to your router wirelessly, you'll want to plug it in where there's still somewhat of a strong signal, otherwise there won't be much for the device to "extend."
WPA2 and WPA3 are updated standards, with WPA3 being the current version. As the name suggests, WPA is a built-in security protocol designed to prevent someone from hacking your router. WPA/WPA2/WPA3 WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access.
It lost 291 leopards and 84 tigers between 2010 and 2017, with poachers killing 159, as per a Wildlife Protection Survey of India study. Maharashtra has lost 375 big cats since 2010, emerging among India's top four states to record tiger and leopard deaths.
Its last claimed victims were a boy and a 70-year-old woman. The female sub-adult cat is alleged to have mauled to death seven people in the last three to four months in Chalisgaon taluka near Nashik.
Mumbai-based activist, Dr Sarita Subramaniam, asked: 'Why can't a state like Maharashtra, which is rich in wildlife, have a trained team of veterinarians that can tranquilise a big cat in the wild. They could have rescued it and kept it in a rescue centre.'
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Maharashtra forest officials, Hyderabadi shooter Nawab Shafath Ali Khan and Chalisgaon MLA Unmesh Patil have found themselves under fire from wildlife conservationists after a photo of them cheerfully posing alongside the 'dangerous' leopard they killed on Saturday night emerged.
At the height of the pandemic last year, many private healthcare facilities were only able to offer patients limited services, prompting concerns that insurance firms would continue to rake in premiums while customers were left without viable options.
As an organisation without shareholders our customers come first, and we continue to support them throughout these times.' 'We were the first major health insurer to commit to a customer rebate and are now acting on this pledge.
What does that mean to you? So, if you're in the market for a new router and want the latest, greatest device, look for models with 802.11ax. Well, looking at what comes after the "802.11" on a router will show you what category of standards the device falls under. The newest router standard, known as Wi-Fi 6, is 802.11ax. Wi-Fi 5, which was the standard for nearly the last decade and likely the one your current router falls under, is 802.11ac.
Let's say you have a guest over and they want to connect to your Wi-Fi, but you're not exactly comfortable sharing the password. WPS allows you to add their device, sometimes even on a separate network, often by simply pushing a button on the router or by entering a unique PIN. WPS WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
There are many security advantages to using a VPN, but it may cost you a few extra bucks per month. If you're interested in a VPN, check out CNET's picks for the best VPN service for 2021. VPN VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. A VPN establishes a private connection over a public network by encrypting your data and hiding your IP address.
In another case in November 2016, videos of which went viral, a leopard was battered to death with sticks by irate villagers when it strayed into Gurugram's Sohna district. In February this year, a leopard was burnt to death by locals in Gujarat's Gir-Somnath district.
Your "gateway" to the internet. Many providers, including AT&T, Optimum and Xfinity offer a gateway device in place of separate modems and routers. Gateway This is a modem and router combined into one device.
Siobhan McLaughlin, 46, was refused the benefit after her partner John Adams died from cancer in January 2014 because the couple, who had four children and were together for 23 years, were not married or in a civil pa
From April this year, eligible individual Bupa customers, and small and large business customers funding health insurance for their staff, can expect to receive a payment equivalent to around one month's premium.
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Sometimes also called a Wi-Fi booster or repeater, Wi-Fi extenders increase the range of your Wi-Fi signal coming from the router. Wi-Fi extender Even the best Wi-Fi routers can only do so much. That's where Wi-Fi extenders come in. These devices often plug directly into an electrical outlet, but since they connect to your router wirelessly, you'll want to plug it in where there's still somewhat of a strong signal, otherwise there won't be much for the device to "extend."
WPA2 and WPA3 are updated standards, with WPA3 being the current version. As the name suggests, WPA is a built-in security protocol designed to prevent someone from hacking your router. WPA/WPA2/WPA3 WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access.
It lost 291 leopards and 84 tigers between 2010 and 2017, with poachers killing 159, as per a Wildlife Protection Survey of India study. Maharashtra has lost 375 big cats since 2010, emerging among India's top four states to record tiger and leopard deaths.
Its last claimed victims were a boy and a 70-year-old woman. The female sub-adult cat is alleged to have mauled to death seven people in the last three to four months in Chalisgaon taluka near Nashik.
Mumbai-based activist, Dr Sarita Subramaniam, asked: 'Why can't a state like Maharashtra, which is rich in wildlife, have a trained team of veterinarians that can tranquilise a big cat in the wild. They could have rescued it and kept it in a rescue centre.'
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Maharashtra forest officials, Hyderabadi shooter Nawab Shafath Ali Khan and Chalisgaon MLA Unmesh Patil have found themselves under fire from wildlife conservationists after a photo of them cheerfully posing alongside the 'dangerous' leopard they killed on Saturday night emerged.
At the height of the pandemic last year, many private healthcare facilities were only able to offer patients limited services, prompting concerns that insurance firms would continue to rake in premiums while customers were left without viable options.
As an organisation without shareholders our customers come first, and we continue to support them throughout these times.' 'We were the first major health insurer to commit to a customer rebate and are now acting on this pledge.
What does that mean to you? So, if you're in the market for a new router and want the latest, greatest device, look for models with 802.11ax. Well, looking at what comes after the "802.11" on a router will show you what category of standards the device falls under. The newest router standard, known as Wi-Fi 6, is 802.11ax. Wi-Fi 5, which was the standard for nearly the last decade and likely the one your current router falls under, is 802.11ac.
Let's say you have a guest over and they want to connect to your Wi-Fi, but you're not exactly comfortable sharing the password. WPS allows you to add their device, sometimes even on a separate network, often by simply pushing a button on the router or by entering a unique PIN. WPS WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
There are many security advantages to using a VPN, but it may cost you a few extra bucks per month. If you're interested in a VPN, check out CNET's picks for the best VPN service for 2021. VPN VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. A VPN establishes a private connection over a public network by encrypting your data and hiding your IP address.
In another case in November 2016, videos of which went viral, a leopard was battered to death with sticks by irate villagers when it strayed into Gurugram's Sohna district. In February this year, a leopard was burnt to death by locals in Gujarat's Gir-Somnath district.
Your "gateway" to the internet. Many providers, including AT&T, Optimum and Xfinity offer a gateway device in place of separate modems and routers. Gateway This is a modem and router combined into one device.