Ivan
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- First ReviewFebruary 26, 2016
- Last ReviewJuly 23, 2016
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NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Dual-Band Range Extender with 4-Port Ethernet Switch - Black
NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Dual-Band Range Extender: Add some extra power to your existing network and access the Internet in areas of your home that were once dead zones. The FastLane feature of this universal range extender offers high-speed Wi-Fi over a single band, which makes for quick and consistent HD gaming and video streaming.
great hardware, but software isn't so great
Customer Rating
3.0
This thing really does what it says it should. It seems to really simple to setup, but don't try it from a phone. That might be advanced, but if the setup page is via website, then it should work. Once I fired up a laptop to resume the setup, it was still acting wonky. I don't know if the firmware was updated and the included instructions were rendered out of date, but there's a disconnect in the process.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2560368729
My Best Buy number: 2560368729
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Insignia™ - 25' Cat-5e Ethernet Cable
Connect a variety of home networking devices to your PC or laptop with this Insignia™ NS-PNW5525 Cat-5e cable, which is designed for use with 10/100/100Base-T networks and features snagless 8P8C male-to-male modular connectors for simple setup.
Decent cable
Customer Rating
5.0
There's really not much to mess up on this item except the price. Sure you can get cheaper cables online, but if you need one, this isn't that expensive. Plug it in and it works.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2560368729
My Best Buy number: 2560368729
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Insignia™ - Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter - Black
Utilizing Bluetooth 4.0 technology, this compact Insignia™ NS-PCY5BMA USB adapter lets you wirelessly connect up to 7 compatible devices to your USB-enabled laptop from up to 20' away.
It works, but overpriced
Customer Rating
4.0
It works. There are plenty of places to get cheaper Bluetooth adapters, including bestbuy.com I stopped at the store and this was the only one available. Bought it, went home, installed it on a friends computer and was as painless as could be. Insignia didn't do anything except make the packaging for this oem branded device. The extra cost is the cost of getting instant delivery I gues.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2560368729
My Best Buy number: 2560368729
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Mattel - View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack - Red/Black/White
Go on a virtual adventure with this Mattel View-Master DLL68 virtual reality starter pack, which features a Preview Reel with 3D images that will surround you in every direction. Interactive mini games and fun facts encourage kids to learn about each destination.
One of the best Google Cardboard viewers available
Customer Rating
4.0
I bought the Viewmaster one of the many times it went on sale. I use it primarily for viewing Google Cardboard media on a Nexus 5X. I have not used the Experience Pack App software.
1. Durability is way better than actual cardboard. It's taken a few tumbles and the worst that happened is the front plastic popped off and was easily put back in place.
2. ease of use
a. you have to take the phone out of any case to put it into the Viewmaster. This isn's so bad, but be careful while transferring the phone into and out of the viewer.
b. I wish the black rubber light/eye guard cups was wider. I wear glasses and not anything outrageously large, but I never thought to take them off to use the viewer. Well, your glasses will get stuck. I am near sighted and I could use the viewer without my glasses. I am unsure how someone who is far sighted might fare.
a. you have to take the phone out of any case to put it into the Viewmaster. This isn's so bad, but be careful while transferring the phone into and out of the viewer.
b. I wish the black rubber light/eye guard cups was wider. I wear glasses and not anything outrageously large, but I never thought to take them off to use the viewer. Well, your glasses will get stuck. I am near sighted and I could use the viewer without my glasses. I am unsure how someone who is far sighted might fare.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2560368729
My Best Buy number: 2560368729
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NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Dual-Band Range Extender with 4-Port Ethernet Switch - Black
NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Dual-Band Range Extender: Add some extra power to your existing network and access the Internet in areas of your home that were once dead zones. The FastLane feature of this universal range extender offers high-speed Wi-Fi over a single band, which makes for quick and consistent HD gaming and video streaming.
Turbo internet speed
I have a Netgear N150 Wireless Router which has very low download speeds after I upgraded to a higher internet speed. Will this Router solve my download issues? I have TWC Turbo. Is this too powerful for running a laptop, tablet, Roku, printer
There are other issues that you should make sure aren't causing the slow download speeds.
1. does your modem support the advertised speeds from TWC? If not, time to get a new modem. You can purchase your own and save money in the long run. Be sure to check your ISP's website for supported modem models that support the advertised speeds.
2. How far away are your devices from the router? The further they are, the more degraded the speeds will be. If they are wired, make sure you use quality cables.
3. is your current router up to date? Sometimes a firmware upgrade can help. Get one of your tech savvy friends to help you with that.
4. Did you change the default settings? If not, you should! someone else could be using your bandwidth.
5. Change the channel that your router is using. If there's lots of nearby wifi, that could help. Again, get your tech savvy friend to help you.
To answer your question, NO, this isnt too powerful. It's probably unnecessary though. A new wireless router, not an extender is what you're looking for.
1. does your modem support the advertised speeds from TWC? If not, time to get a new modem. You can purchase your own and save money in the long run. Be sure to check your ISP's website for supported modem models that support the advertised speeds.
2. How far away are your devices from the router? The further they are, the more degraded the speeds will be. If they are wired, make sure you use quality cables.
3. is your current router up to date? Sometimes a firmware upgrade can help. Get one of your tech savvy friends to help you with that.
4. Did you change the default settings? If not, you should! someone else could be using your bandwidth.
5. Change the channel that your router is using. If there's lots of nearby wifi, that could help. Again, get your tech savvy friend to help you.
To answer your question, NO, this isnt too powerful. It's probably unnecessary though. A new wireless router, not an extender is what you're looking for.
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NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Dual-Band Range Extender with 4-Port Ethernet Switch - Black
NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Dual-Band Range Extender: Add some extra power to your existing network and access the Internet in areas of your home that were once dead zones. The FastLane feature of this universal range extender offers high-speed Wi-Fi over a single band, which makes for quick and consistent HD gaming and video streaming.
I live in a trailer and use the wifi from inside the house. Do I plug this into my divices or inside the house?
You don't actually need to plug this into anything other than a powersource. You shouldn't install this outside your home unless you are absolutely sure that it is weather protected. It's not designed for that. But if you have a garage or a shed there might be a situation that is safe and would work. Generally, if the mobile home is sided with aluminum, you're gonna have issues with signal. Try moving the current hotspot away from anything like cordless phone bases, tv's etc. Move it up as high as you can.
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