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Thread ID: 142296	2016-06-04 05:42:00	Internet Connection	Poppa John (284)	Press F1

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1421458	2016-06-05 06:02:00	If you are only using it for emails then seeing 1-2 bars on the wifi icon is ok. It is not like you are streaming something (You Tube or Netflix etc) Even then you should be ok for the basic stuff, like reading the newspapers on line As for logging how much data you are using, that gets a little more involved as not only do you send and receive data when you send and receive emails there is also communication just over the wifi part. If you wanted to pay for your usage for emails I would just give them $5 each month, that should more than cover your usage. As for email address changes it makes life so much easier if you get a third party email address. Note hotmail.co.nz is no longer available but outlook.co.nz is. Note also it is free	Jedsdad (17435)
1421459	2016-06-08 22:39:00	Which wireless modem has the longest distance/range? Thanks. PJ	Poppa John (284)
1421460	2016-06-08 22:58:00	If you are only using it for emails then seeing 1-2 bars on the wifi icon is ok. 1-2 bars IS NOT ok for reliable wifi (in general) To be honest, when you get to 1 bar, swapping modems/access points for another brand/model is really just clutching at straws. To make that wifi work,reliably, if you only have 1 bar, would require their IT support to setup something for you (cable, EOP etc) Wifi doesnt like going through walls & floors. Each wall will drop the signal approx by 1/2 . It may need to go thorough several walls to get to your room. If its a laptop, you may need to use it somewhere closer to where the wifi router is.	1101 (13337)
1421461	2016-06-09 00:17:00	[QUOTE=1101;1245949]1-2 bars IS NOT ok for reliable wifi (in general) To be honest, when you get to 1 bar, swapping modems/access points for another brand/model is really just clutching at straws. To make that wifi work,reliably, if you only have 1 bar, would require their IT support to setup something for you (cable, EOP etc) Wifi doesnt like going through walls & floors. Each wall will drop the signal approx by 1/2 . It may need to go thorough several walls to get to your room. If its a laptop, you may need to use it somewhere closer to where the wifi router is.[/QU What is that EOP in brackets? PJ	Poppa John (284)
1421462	2016-06-09 00:48:00	What is that EOP in brackets? PJ powerline (Ethernet over power) . It sends the internet connection though the power lines . You have one unit cabled into the router/modem, the other unit is plugged into the power socket in your room . So you either connect to the unit in your room or connect to that units built in wifi Works quite well most of the time, not allways though. Its one of those things you have to try it & see. www.tp-link.com	1101 (13337)
1421463	2016-06-09 01:21:00	powerline (Ethernet over power) . It sends the internet connection though the power lines . You have one unit cabled into the router/modem, the other unit is plugged into the power socket in your room . So you either connect to the unit in your room or connect to that units built in wifi Works quite well most of the time, not allways though. Its one of those things you have to try it & see. www.tp-link.com Use those types from TP-Link a lot these days, they work the majority of the time. :thumbs: Just getting the pricing for one of my customers today that has wireless problems in their lounge, the Router is at the other end of the house. The "gotya" is you are not meant to plug them into a multi box ( even says in the instructions) you need to plug directly into the wall socket. You can get the devices that have a pass through option, the device plugs into the wall, and a multi box plugs into the device, that works, but not the other way around. These are the ones I use www.tp-link.com Unfortunately they dont have a passthrough plug.	wainuitech (129)
1421464	2016-06-09 01:29:00	Just been looking at possibilities,this may do TP-LINK TL-WN821N N300 WIRELESS USB ADAPTER www.computerlounge.co.nz Could also place anywhere with the addition of a USB cable Or this TP-LINK TL-WA850RE UNIVERSAL 300MBPS WIFI RANGE EXTENDER www.computerlounge.co.nz Really need a local Tech to get the best option available	Lawrence (2987)
1421465	2016-06-09 02:34:00	Which is the best of them & why. Thanks. PJ Gmail. Hotmail is owned by MS now - reason enough?	pctek (84)
1421466	2016-06-09 21:59:00	Gmail. Hotmail is owned by MS now - reason enough? But, gmail is owned by google. of the 2, I would say MS is more trustworthy than Google. www.salon.com _your_data_partner/ :)	1101 (13337)
1421467	2016-06-10 09:10:00	I doubt powerline adapters could be used at the rest home. It's a device that could pose a risk to the health of others and their devices. Your option would be to use a repeater to boost/amplify your signal. You can pick up one for around $20. You maybe able to turn an old wifi router into one, but thats more involved and no guarantee that your router would work.	Kame (312)
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