For Those Who Play Hard
Staying at home means more time for streaming, gaming and chatting with friends and family over video conference tools. Whether its family quiz night via Zoom or a comfy evening on the sofa binge-watching Netflix you need stable WiFi. High-speed download and upload speeds reduce lag, buffering, glitches and avoid disconnections.
Your router is the foundation of your home network
Your router is the key to unlocking maximum wireless speeds and providing wired connections to interruption sensitive devices. Not sure what to look for in a router?
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Dual-Band
Make sure your router is broadcasting on the 5Ghz channel as well as 2.4Ghz. Connect bandwidth-hungry devices to the 5Ghz channel to take advantage of the higher data transmission speeds for smoother streaming, especially for streaming. For glitch-free gaming, you need steady upload as well as download connections to avoid lag and artificially high ping rates.
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Tri-band
In the most data-hungry homes, Tri-band routers create 2x5Ghz plus a 2.4Ghz network connection enabling you to ring-fence bandwidth for different devices. For example, one of the 5Ghz channels could be reserved exclusively for gaming devices, leaving a second, high-speed channel for streaming on tablets, phones and TVs.
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Maximise Wi-Fi reach
Look for routers with WiFi boosting features like Beam Forming and Range Boost that target the WiFi signal where you need it most.
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File sharing
A USB port is a convenient feature for anyone looking to securely share files around your home network or with friends and family via the FTP server.
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Network Security
Your data is precious, HomeCare keeps your whole network safe. It’s comprehensive anti-virus, and malware protection keeps all your devices safe from security breaches; from smart speakers and smart bulbs to smart TVs and printers.
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Wired connections
Some devices like games consoles and gaming PC’s benefit from a wired Ethernet connection direct from the router. For maximum data transfer speeds make sure your router has Gigabit LAN and WAN ports.
Network ExpansionWhen only Ethernet will do, check the LAN and WAN port speeds. You need Gigabit ports for maximum data transfer speeds. If your router needs extra ports, a desktop switch acts as an extension lead for your electrical sockets, to increases the number of Ethernet connections. Unmanaged switches are a plug and play solution that don’t require any configuration. Choose a fanless design to prevent unnecessary interruptions in your home or home office. Products for network expansion: |
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AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Router
Archer A7
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AC4000 MU-MIMO Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router
Archer C4000
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8-Port Gigabit Desktop Network Switch
TL-SG108S
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