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    Question Win 11 and Linux PCs on the same Wireless LAN?

    For your Purpose Win 10 would be OK too. :cool:
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    Discussion Switching Routers; do what first

    I changed Routers too a while ago. The first thing that I did, I logged to the old Router before disconnecting it. Open the stetting Menus, went trough them and took a screen picture of each menu. This way I can make sure that if needed I know what to put in the New Router setting. :cool:
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    Question Router with removable antennas & custom F/W capability

    Playing with Antenna rarely improves anything unless it is replacing it with High level directional Antenna that needs to tranmit to a specific spot for longer destance. Getting an inexpensive Wireless Router and using it as an addtional Access Point can realy improve WIFI. :cool:
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    Question First home purchase, all suggestions welcome for network layout/equipment, no budget.

    Assuming that the Entry would be somewhere in the Entry I would there a Good WIFI 7 Router. Then lay a Fiber or CAT 6 to one of the corners on the Main level (see the arrows by clicking on the inserted pic). Then install a WIFI 7 Mesh on the other side of the floor where there is a second...
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    Question Individual Cables or Unified Fiber Backbone?

    If Cost is Not an Issue GO with all Fiber. If cost is an issue it is much more complicated and it would not be resolved by few questions of the Internet. It needs local high level specialist to be on the actual place and make decisions. :cool:
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    Advanced Windows 7 installation from USB flash (UEFI, USB 3.0 info included)

    There is an Update from two weeks ago. https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/simplix_updatepack.html :cool:
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    Question CANNOT ACCESS NAS WITHOUT INTERNET CONNECTION

    What turning the Internet means? You need to describe the configuration/setting of your Network/Internet.
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    Question MS Surface Pro 3 Slow WiFi Connection

    If your WIFI chips in your surface are Marvel it probably would not do better. The Marvel chipset on te surface is not doing well. Eventually MS stop to use them and switched to use Intel. :cool:
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    Question Having serious issues with download speeds

    Well, one thing left. Call your ISP and tell them what is the output of the Modem. :cool:
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    Question Having serious issues with download speeds

    Disconnect everything (include disable wireless) from the Modem/Router, connect via short CAT6 wire one good computer, and check the speed (https://www.speedtest.net). If the speed is Ok, then the problem is in your Network. If so connect back one computer at the time to find what causing it...
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    ‘End of 10’ Campaign - what are the benefits of Linux Transition?

    Question? I have 3 work related sophisticated applications that only work with Windows??? :cool:
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    Question Extending Range of TP-Link Deco X60

    This might help. https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-EAP211-Bridge-KIT-Wireless-Integrated/dp/B0CX85WC61 :cool:
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    Question Desperately need help with Linksys MX5600 router DHCP settings.

    May be this can help. Here you have collection of way to approach it. Go over t and choose the way that is comfortable to you. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/how-to-change-ip-address/ :cool:
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    Question Trillian Messenger problem

    May be this can help. Missing Name/Nickname: When a user joins Trillian or a new contact is added, they might initially appear as a generic or placeholder name like "noname". This is temporary and can be easily changed within the app. How to fix the "noname" issue: 1. Edit Contact List: ...
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    Retail Windows 11 Home deactived itself on my new CPU/motherboard.

    I I have about 20 keys that never used and they eo not work any more. In the last year since 24H2 came in, MS de-functioned huge amount of previous keys that do not work any more even keys of previous full retail. So, it all kind of an up-hazard and if it does not work after all the...