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- First reviewJune 19, 2008
- Last reviewApril 9, 2018
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Share projects and presentations with this Epson 3LCD projector. Wireless connectivity means you can place this device virtually anywhere in a conference room or classroom, while the onscreen QR code lets you quickly connect your laptop or mobile device for remote operation. Featuring 3600 lumens of equal color and bright whiteness, this Epson 3LCD projector delivers crisp, clear images to your screen.
Customer Rating
4
Epson Pro EX7260 is a winner
on April 9, 2018
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
Epson Pro EX7260 is great for presentations with its 3600 lumens 3LCD projection. You don't have to worry about the lightning in the room where you doing the presentation. It works perfect.
Built-in limited Wi-Fi feature would have been a deal breaker for this projector if the accompanied app worked as it is intended for. Unfortunately the app is a disaster, its slow and crashes pretty often with extremely poor interface.
Great picture quality, easy to setup with multiple input options, light weight.
Bad sound, be ready with a pair of external speakers if you really want to give a better presentation.
Despite of the short comings, I would highly recommend Epson Pro EX7260 for business use at the current price.
My Best Buy number: 0558284846
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Entertain friends with loud yet clear music by using this Sony portable Bluetooth speaker. Extra bass and three-dimensional sound create a superior listening experience, while the multicolored flashing lights and Party Booster make your gathering more fun. This Sony portable Bluetooth speaker is waterproof and has a protective fabric cover for worry-free use outdoors.
Customer Rating
5
Quality and features makes Sony - SRS-XB31 winner
on April 9, 2018
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
Sony - SRS-XB31 is a great tiny box produces rich sound. Bass/Mid/Treble is perfect for the size of the speaker. Though accompanied app is sort of disaster, but when it works additional features makes this speaker a marvelous product.
I would rate this speaker at a 4.5 out of 5. If the app was flawless, it was a perfect 5. Lights on the speaker gives a bit of girly look, but its fun to have that features along with the tap feature which converts this speaker into multiple music instruments. Sony nailed it!
I would highly recommend Sony - SRS-XB31 for its sound and features at the current price pint.
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Tune out the world with these Sony headphones. Their Wireless Noise Cancellation feature minimizes ambient noise, so you can fully enjoy your content, and the integrated microphone allows you take calls and use your smartphone's voice assistant. These Sony headphones have a swivel design that makes them easy to store in tight spaces.
Customer Rating
5
Very good headphone with dual connectivity options
on April 9, 2018
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
I am a long time bose user and I travel frequently. I had a chance to test both bose and Sony WH-CH700N on my last trip. I would say Sony is at par with Bose except a bit behind for noise cancellation and bass level. Sony's grip level also not so great, at times it trends to fall down from head.
At the same time Sony has advantage to dual connectivity via bluetooth and wired connection. Battery life is extremely good. After a long flight and usage of 7+ hours, at the end of the trip batter level still was "high".
There are so many buttons and you may get lost in between. It may take a while to get used with button locations and functions.
Considering price point Sony is a winner and I would highly recommend Sony WH-CH700N.
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Listen to your music wherever you're most comfortable with these Sennheiser RS 185 RF over-the-ear headphones, which offer a wireless range up to 328' that lets you move about freely. The ergonomic design ensures a comfortable fit.
Customer Rating
3
Great for pros or private listening w/catches
on March 4, 2018
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
Great sound, comfortably sits over the ear. There are some downsides, one of it is kind of major set back for my use.
Pros I can say about Sennheiser RS 185:
+ Great sound
+ Comfort fit
+ RF (only) transmission with great range.
+ Dual input option
+ Great sound
+ Comfort fit
+ RF (only) transmission with great range.
+ Dual input option
Cons:
- Optical input is pretty much useless unless you want to listen to your device privately all the time. Optical input only accepts "stereo" or "PCM" signals from your TV/Other devices. This means, if you plan to connect your device back to a receiver or sound bar and wants your 5.1 output back, you have to navigate to your device settings and make necessary changes there, yes every time! This is a big No No option for me. This is the sole reason I took 2 stars out. For a headphone that works only on RF (no BT) and accepts optical connection which costs about $400 should have an audio converter built in, period!
- Optical input is pretty much useless unless you want to listen to your device privately all the time. Optical input only accepts "stereo" or "PCM" signals from your TV/Other devices. This means, if you plan to connect your device back to a receiver or sound bar and wants your 5.1 output back, you have to navigate to your device settings and make necessary changes there, yes every time! This is a big No No option for me. This is the sole reason I took 2 stars out. For a headphone that works only on RF (no BT) and accepts optical connection which costs about $400 should have an audio converter built in, period!
No, I would not recommend if you plan to use with optical connection, RCA, yes!
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Big machine suction power*. But with cord-free versatility. The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute cord-free vacuum has a 40% bigger bin than the previous V8 Absolute and up to 40 minutes of fade-free power with the Soft roller cleaner head (in Suction mode I). The new torque drive cleaner head removes more dust from carpets. The soft roller cleaner head removes fine dust and large debris from hard floors. The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute cord-free vacuum quickly transforms to a handheld for quick cleanups, spot cleaning and cleaning difficult places.*Suction tested to ASTM F558 at the flexible inlet.BR>
Customer Rating
5
Call it a beast, monster or extreme machine :)
on March 4, 2018
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
Simply amazing and super powerful - Dyson nailed it this time!
I have been using Dyson Ball Animal 2 for a long time now, which is of course a corded vacuum. I was hesitant to try Dyson Cordless because of its price pint. Now, I have a different thought on it, for good!
Dyson V10 Stick Vacuum 3 is a definitely a game changer. It is super powerful, you won't understand its power unless you really use it with its maximum power. We couldn't vacuum our carpeted floor area with its maximum power. We had to keep it in the medium power as the suction was super powerful, it was really hard to pull V10 during the process. Even at the medium speed it really cleaned the carpeted area ever than before.
We were also amazed to see how it cleaned hardwood floor with Dyson's amazing hardwood floor attachment. Especially we liked how it cleaned the sideboard / edges / corners with it's wonderful suction power. None of our previous super powerful vacuums ever cleaned those areas on a single move like Dyson V10 Stick Vacuum 3 did.
Dyson V10 Stick Vacuum 3 comes with all attachments you needed for different type of floors and different areas.
3 things I don't like about Dyson V10 Stick Vacuum 3:
1. Hard to release / empty container - definitely not handsfree this time especially with hair or fibers. Make sure you have a pair of gloves ready while emptying the container.
2. Battery life - On full charge it runs about 20 minutes on different speeds, not good enough for a two story house. Now we have to schedule 2 different times for each floor in order to complete the job without any interruption.
3. New docking station design - compared to V7/V8 docking station, V10 docking station makes it bit hard to pull out the vacuum.
1. Hard to release / empty container - definitely not handsfree this time especially with hair or fibers. Make sure you have a pair of gloves ready while emptying the container.
2. Battery life - On full charge it runs about 20 minutes on different speeds, not good enough for a two story house. Now we have to schedule 2 different times for each floor in order to complete the job without any interruption.
3. New docking station design - compared to V7/V8 docking station, V10 docking station makes it bit hard to pull out the vacuum.
Another downside is the pricing of Dyson V10 Stick Vacuum 3. $700 sounds like too much for a cordless vacuum and could turn down many potential customers. But the power of this monster gives me a second thought on it. Thats why I didn't take any stars out of 5 despite of few short comings of Dyson V10 Stick Vacuum 3.
Overall, we are really happy with Dyson V10 Stick Vacuum 3 and highly recommend this beast!
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Everything you love about Google, for work and play. Google Pixelbook is the first laptop with the Google Assistant* built in. Its super thin, 4-in-1 design includes a long-lasting battery and 7th Gen Intel® Core™** processor. It also comes with all the apps you already know and love including Youtube, Infinite Painter, Google Play Movies, Evernote, Slack, Lightroom, Google Photos and many more***.*Google Assistant requires Internet connection.**Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.***Availability and performance of certain apps and services may vary by region. Subscriptions(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Pixelbook and Pixelbook Pen are optimized for selected apps and services only.
Customer Rating
3
Glorified version of Android Tablet
on January 4, 2018
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
If you hare a hardcore fan of Chromebook, its the best option for you. I have seen my kids using their Chromebook provided from their schools.
I never liked the idea as it solely depends on internet connection. However, I was thinking what if you get a workable solution for $$ and it looked like most affordable way to bring cloud computing to schools.
I am a hardcore fan of Google Pixel phones. When I got a chance to take a look at the Google Pixel Book, I had some hope that its going to be another break through device from Google. No, its not. It is just a highly priced $$$$ glorified version of Chromebook with touch screen.
For the price point of this series of Google Pixelbook, I would rather get a Mac or Windows Surface!
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Track just about every aspect of your workout with this ProSense 57 running watch. Built-in GPS records your route, pace and distance traveled, while CardioSense technology monitors your heart rate for health-conscious exercise. Featuring smart technology for message notifications and music playlist access alongside built-in training features that keep you motivated, this ProSense 57 running watch is an ideal fitness partner.
Customer Rating
4
Heart Rate Monitor watch, but not a Smart one!
on December 23, 2017
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
If you thinking to replace your smartwatch with this one, think twice.
Epson - ProSense 57 is great heart rate monitoring watch good for runners. Having the GPS function is added bonus even without an accompanying phone.
Setup was ok, not easy as others smart watches.
Gives you text/email "notifications" but no other details.
Overall a good option for runners provided that Epson improves stability with future firmwares.
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Keep files and passwords safe with Bitdefender Total Security 2018 software. It offers increased privacy with web browsing, so your information is protected from potential hackers, and it delivers multilayered ransomware defense for sensitive documents. Bitdefender Total Security 2018 software has game, movie and work modes, so it won’t interrupt you during an entertainment session.
Customer Rating
3
Good product, needs improvement though!
on December 7, 2017
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
I was very impressed with initial use of BitDefender. Of course, this is the first time I am using BD. I have been using three major anti virus and malware software for years.
Providing IT Support is part of my living. Therefore, I was eager to test BitDefender.
Pros:
+ Takes less system resources and doesn't make your system slower
+ Easy to install
+ Takes less system resources and doesn't make your system slower
+ Easy to install
Cons:
- Doesn't block malware websites (see 1 below)
- Doesn't allow you to login with social media accounts on mobile versions. (see 2 below)
- Doesn't block malware websites (see 1 below)
- Doesn't allow you to login with social media accounts on mobile versions. (see 2 below)
1. I have tested a known site for injecting malware on PCs. Interestingly I found that Bitdefender actually blacklisted this site/server. But I was amazed to see I was still being attacked by this site while Bitdefender was still "working" (supposed to be). Check the screenshots.
2. If you signed up for Bitdefender account using your social media account, such as google/facebook good luck signing on a mobile device after installing. There is no option to sign in using social media account on mobile application.
I would not recommend Bitdefender at its current stage.
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Leave no corner uncleaned with this cord-free Dirt Devil Reach Max Plus stick vacuum. Its Spin4Pro premium brush roll provides powerful cleaning for carpeted and hard floors, and its 24V battery provides up to 20 minutes of continuous operation. Use the hand vac mode of this Dirt Devil Reach Max Plus stick vacuum when tackling upholstery, staircases and car interiors.
Customer Rating
4
A great 3-in-1 Vacuum for the "sale" price!
on November 21, 2017
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
The goodies :)
+ 24V LITHIUM BATTERY for longer runtime, faster charging and fade-free power
+ REMOVABLE HAND VACUUM to clean stairs, cars and other hard to reach places
+ SPIN4PRO™ PREMIUM BRUSHROLL for powerful carpet and hard floor cleaning
+ BONUS TOOL PACK includes crevice tool, powered cleaning wand, carpet nozzle, stair/upholstery tool
+ LIGHTWEIGHT AND STEERABLE
+ Easy to empty
+ Great suction power
+ All the components of the dirt cup, including three filters, disassemble wash easily.
+ 24V LITHIUM BATTERY for longer runtime, faster charging and fade-free power
+ REMOVABLE HAND VACUUM to clean stairs, cars and other hard to reach places
+ SPIN4PRO™ PREMIUM BRUSHROLL for powerful carpet and hard floor cleaning
+ BONUS TOOL PACK includes crevice tool, powered cleaning wand, carpet nozzle, stair/upholstery tool
+ LIGHTWEIGHT AND STEERABLE
+ Easy to empty
+ Great suction power
+ All the components of the dirt cup, including three filters, disassemble wash easily.
The bads :(
- Pricey for the build quality (grab them while on sale now in $80s)
- Provided wall mount literally sucks, not sure what the person was thinking while designed this mount. Totally useless. Sadly, I have to dock a star for that.
- Pricey for the build quality (grab them while on sale now in $80s)
- Provided wall mount literally sucks, not sure what the person was thinking while designed this mount. Totally useless. Sadly, I have to dock a star for that.
Overall its a decent vacuum and I will recommend it if you are not planning to mount on the wall.
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Replace the keyboard of your Microsoft Surface Pro 7, 6, 5 or 4 with this silver Brydge keyboard. It conveniently lets you open the screen at your preferred viewing angle without a kickstand, and its backlit keys increase visibility in low light working environments. This Brydge keyboard is lightweight, so it doesn't add extra bulk to your device.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome BT Keyboard with outstanding performance
on November 21, 2017
Posted by: Jacobs
from CA
The keyboard is great and really makes my surface pro that much more productive. Surprisingly the hinges are sturdy and holding the Surface at any angle I want to put it at while working. It actually gives a close feeling of typing on a latest MacBook, Brydge 123 is a bit on louder otherwise not much difference.
+ Amazing battery life
+ Exceptionally sturdy hinges
+ Gives you a real life keyboard feeling
+ Great looking aluminum finish
+ Exceptionally sturdy hinges
+ Gives you a real life keyboard feeling
+ Great looking aluminum finish
Overall I am highly satisfied with Brydge - 12.3 Wireless Keyboard for Microsoft Surface Pro so far. Only downside is that it has limited USB connectivity.
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Quickly create crisp, vivid prints with this HP LaserJet Pro 400 m451dw color printer that features print speeds up to 20 ISO ppm* for rapid performance. Built-in Wi-Fi permits flexible placement options.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Great home laser printer
By Anonymous
Great product for home and business use. Previous comments mention it makes a noise. I did not have this experience. Great buy!
Jacobs
CA
Re: question about photo printing
October 8, 2015
No, this is not recommended for photo printing. This is ideal for quality document printing only! Though, you may use glossy laser paper for sort of magazine quality printing...
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Quickly create crisp, vivid prints with this HP LaserJet Pro 400 m451dw color printer that features print speeds up to 20 ISO ppm* for rapid performance. Built-in Wi-Fi permits flexible placement options.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 53+ years, still running like a Pro
By Jacobs
from CA
I bought this printer 3+ years ago from HP directly. Changed Black toner with 2X size almost an year ago. Replaced all three color toners recently. I set this up for home/office use. Everyone in the family happy with this printer. Kids can print directly from their PC/MAC/Tablets/Phones. No need to run around for printing homework or other projects looking for help.
This printer at its current price is a no brainer deal. Far better than spending money on desk jet ink cartridges. This will long last for regular printing / project works.
Jacobs
CA
Hello Laura78
November 17, 2015
I printed a total of 3200+ all together, which includes 1100+ color pages. I changed my OEM black cartridge more than a year go and at that time I had almost 1700 pages done. New 2X black cartridge give you more than 2100 monochrome pages. All depends on your usage. Since my son got into HS our usage has increased. I believe with a typical daily usage your OEM cartridges might last about 1500 pages easy. About the price comment on my original review: the day I reviewed it was on sale and was dirt cheap. Right now it is on its regular price, still cheaper than what I paid. Hope that helps.
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Never miss a call or text with this Samsung Gear S2 Classic smartwatch, which features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC technologies for simple connection to the Web or your compatible Android, iOS device.¹ Receive notifications and check your schedule, or stay active using S Health or Nike+ Running. The leather band offers a stylish look.
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5No issues with product but BB Service has issues
By AVSamsung
No issues with product but BB Service has issues, so I am going to return it and purchase it somewhere else. They will not adjust the price on phone and want me to come to the store for Price Match for their own weekly sale. The manager told me that it is worth $50+ to make the trip to Best Buy. What an argument to a customer who bought a $400 product. Wish they had a little more customer savvy team!!
Jacobs
CA
really?
December 14, 2015
You can go back to the store to return it, but can't go to the store to adjust price? Sorry, could not understand your logic. First they need to cancel the transaction and re-run the purchase at the register to adjust the price. So there is no way they can do it over the phone. I am sure store manager explained this to you already.
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Only at Best Buy Acer Aspire R 15 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Combine work and play with this Acer Aspire convertible laptop. Its 15.6-inch 360-degree hinged monitor and touch screen provide the freedom of a laptop and a tablet in a single device. This Acer Aspire convertible laptop comes with 12GB of RAM, an Intel Core i7 CPU and 1TB hard drive to accommodate high-end computing needs.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Not so great performing laptop-could be way better
By Jacobs
from CA
I would honestly rate this product with 3 stars. However, I am sure with a bit hardware tweak, this can work great. All you need is a cloning software and one SSD, you can turn this sloth in to a beast.
Speed and Processor:
A $900 PC laptop should at least have a 64GB startup SSD. Comes with 12GB Ram and a 5400rpm mechanical drive. This machine comes with a 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Mobile processor. My 3 year old laptop with i5 processor runs way faster than this laptop with newest i7 quad core machine.
A $900 PC laptop should at least have a 64GB startup SSD. Comes with 12GB Ram and a 5400rpm mechanical drive. This machine comes with a 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7500U Mobile processor. My 3 year old laptop with i5 processor runs way faster than this laptop with newest i7 quad core machine.
Video:
Comes with integrated GeForce 940MX graphics card, this is supposed to be a good video processor. LED display has backlight bleeding problem.
Comes with integrated GeForce 940MX graphics card, this is supposed to be a good video processor. LED display has backlight bleeding problem.
HDD: 5400rpm mechanical drive - This drive alone kills this machines performance.
RAM: 12GB - enough memory power - completely useless with 5400rpm HDD.
- Bulky
- Missing ethernet port.
- Slowest HDD
- Missing ethernet port.
- Slowest HDD
I would not recommend this laptop at this price range.
Jacobs
CA
Replaced 5400rpm (lame) with 500GB SSD
November 17, 2016
I have replaced OEM HDD with 500GB SSD and it made a huge difference in the performance of the system. I strongly believe Acer should have used at least a bootup SSD in the empty M2 slot available in the computer. You can add additional m2 SSD if you provide some padding and right size screws (most m2 SSDs comes with screw).
Please do not attempt to replace the stock HDD by yourself, as it may void the system warranty. I am an experienced technician with right knowledge and tools. Top of that the product was provided by Acer in exchange of an honest review.
If you have laptop repair experience and willing to take the risk to void system warranty, you can easily replace stock HDD with SSD of your choice. Just remove 12 screws from the back of the case to access HDD. Carefully remove stock HDD (sole lame part of this laptop) and replace with SSD. Make sure you create a system restore disk using a 16GB USB Drive using the stock HDD and OS. You can restore system from the USB to newly installed SSD and this system will work like a monster truck!
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Completely customize your Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat to match your lifestyle and decor. The ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat lets you choose the temperature, schedule, display color and the devices you use to control it all.
Is this Honeywell, Model: RTH9585WF compatible with ‘nest’ software product standards?
Stay away from RTH9585WF. Comparing nest software with Honeywell software should be a crime lol. It is just a digital thermostat with wifi connectivity with no product support.
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Simplify your everyday life with the Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Use voice commands to enjoy music, get answers from Google and manage everyday tasks. Google Home is compatible with Android and iOS operating systems, and can control compatible smart devices such as Chromecast or Nest."
Will it work with xfinity home
Quickly create crisp, vivid prints with this HP LaserJet Pro 400 m451dw color printer that features print speeds up to 20 ISO ppm* for rapid performance. Built-in Wi-Fi permits flexible placement options.
Does the printer come with toner?
Yes it does comes with 4 (3 color and 1 black) cartridges which will yield around 1200 pages.
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Jacobs
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Quickly create crisp, vivid prints with this HP LaserJet Pro 400 m451dw color printer that features print speeds up to 20 ISO ppm* for rapid performance. Built-in Wi-Fi permits flexible placement options.
Does this printer - HP LaserJet Pro m451dw - have an ethernet network connection
With so many devices in use, your home network is busier than ever. This Linksys router can eliminate slowdown and interference by delivering Wi-Fi signals directly to each device, so everyone can listen to music, stream movies, and shop or game online at the same time..
will this work with my provider ATT Uverse
none
Yes it will, though it is recommended you turn off WiFi function on the AT&T provided router.
8 years, 6 months ago
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Jacobs
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Quickly create crisp, vivid prints with this HP LaserJet Pro 400 m451dw color printer that features print speeds up to 20 ISO ppm* for rapid performance. Built-in Wi-Fi permits flexible placement options.
Does this machine copy or scan? Is it multifunction?
No, thesis not MFC, this is only for printing!
8 years, 6 months ago
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Jacobs
CA
Quickly create crisp, vivid prints with this HP LaserJet Pro 400 m451dw color printer that features print speeds up to 20 ISO ppm* for rapid performance. Built-in Wi-Fi permits flexible placement options.
does this printer have automatic 2 sided printing
does the laserjet 400 pro print on both sides automatically or only manually? cant find automatic double sided print settings
It is automatic, it depends on OS where you can find exactly how to enable auto duplex printing from print dialog box.
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Jacobs
CA
Enjoy wireless Internet access throughout your home with this Asus Extreme RT-AC87R router that features 802.11ac AiRadar universal beamforming technology and 4 detachable dual-band antennas to provide reliable coverage up to 5,000 sq. ft.
when being used as a media server will the second AC-2400 still act as a range extender?
Hello,
I'm contemplating getting a second one to use as a media server to consolodate the music and digital movies i've bought over the years so i can watch them throughout the house. But there are some points on one side of the house where the signal gets weak and unreliable weather i'm using the 2.4 or the 5ghz frequency so i was wondering if having the 2nd AC-2400 in media server mode would still allow it to act as a range extender or if it would have to remain close to to first router to act as the media server.
I'm contemplating getting a second one to use as a media server to consolodate the music and digital movies i've bought over the years so i can watch them throughout the house. But there are some points on one side of the house where the signal gets weak and unreliable weather i'm using the 2.4 or the 5ghz frequency so i was wondering if having the 2nd AC-2400 in media server mode would still allow it to act as a range extender or if it would have to remain close to to first router to act as the media server.
RT-AC87R can be configured in Media Bridge mode.The Media Bridge mode provides the fastest 802.11ac Wi-Fi connection for multiple media devices simultaneously.To set up the Media Bridge mode, you need two RT-AC87R: one configured as the Media station and the other as a router.Configure one RT-AC87R as a router and another RT-AC87R as an 802.11ac Media Bridge to provide a simultaneous 802.11ac Wi-Fi connection for your media devices such as computer, Smart TV, game console, DVR, or media player via Ethernet cable.Change to Media Bridge mode to provide a simultaneous 802.11ac Wi-Fi connection for your media devices.
In Media Bridge mode, only wireless devices connect to the P-AP. Client devices need to be connected to the Media Bridge with a network cable.
In Media Bridge mode, the DHCP-assigned IP address changes. Install and use the Device Discovery Utility to get the wireless router's new IP address.
In Media Bridge mode, only wireless devices connect to the P-AP. Client devices need to be connected to the Media Bridge with a network cable.
In Media Bridge mode, the DHCP-assigned IP address changes. Install and use the Device Discovery Utility to get the wireless router's new IP address.
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Jacobs
CA