Recent content by Burner27

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    Question Network keeps dropping on 12 year old build. GA-970A-D3 Gigabyte. What to do.

    Consumer routers are not made to go the distance anymore. They generate heat more than those from the past (I have a linksys Wrt54g still working). If you go with a ‘business class’ router, you’ll get longer life, but it also depends on the design. I personally like the Protectli devices and...
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    Question Network keeps dropping on 12 year old build. GA-970A-D3 Gigabyte. What to do.

    Does the motherboard have the latest BIOS on it? Does the network card have the latest drivers installed? Have you tried reinstalling the OS? Have you tried what In2Photos suggested (New ethernet cable/different port on Router) Does router have latest firmware on it? When was the last time...
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    Question Application Control Router

    "router' is a generic term I shouldnt have used. I meant a UTM like Untangle or Sonicwall for example.
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    Question Application Control Router

    I dont see why a router couldnt do this. Couldnt you just use 'route rules' to accomplish this?
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    Question Application Control Router

    I was wondering if someone had any knowledge regarding application control using your router. Here is the scenario: I have two WAN connections. I’d like to have certain applications go out through one WAN, and other applications go out through the other WAN. Is this even possible? thank you!
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    Question WIFI Recommendation

    Ubiquiti
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    Question NAS has 2x NIC, has option for bonding?

    Can’t bond those NICs on the NAS unless your switch also supports bonding.