# Networking **URL:** https://troypointinsider.com/c/networking/21.md?page=2 [Latest](https://troypointinsider.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://troypointinsider.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://troypointinsider.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Frontier fiber optic](https://troypointinsider.com/t/frontier-fiber-optic/66955)
**Author:** [@Boligee](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Boligee)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/frontier-fiber-optic/66955 "2024-07-12T15:45:18Z")
I am switching to frontier fiber optic(500mbps) This week, I have had Comcast for many Years ,but thought I would give the fiber optic a try, And also because I’m going to save quite a bit of money over the next few year… --- ## [Asus RT-AX3000 power extension cable?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/asus-rt-ax3000-power-extension-cable/116539)
**Author:** [@Wwkruer](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Wwkruer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 12:21pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/asus-rt-ax3000-power-extension-cable/116539 "2024-07-08T12:21:45Z")
Does anyone know what size of the power connector on fhe RT-AX3000? I don’t want to use an extension cord to connect to my UPS. I’m not having any luck getting the info from Asus. --- ## [Should I add Players in VPN list?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/should-i-add-players-in-vpn-list/116570)
**Author:** [@scooterboy952](https://troypointinsider.com/u/scooterboy952)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 12:47am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/should-i-add-players-in-vpn-list/116570 "2024-06-29T00:47:45Z")
Iv’e been adding all my 3rd party apps to my Surfshark protected vpn list . Should I also add the corresponding players for those apps like certain 3rd party app that uses Wuffy player should also add it to my vpn list … --- ## [ASUS Router. Ethernet to USB withs USB powered hub, . Trade offs. Proven opinions, Sorry if I rant](https://troypointinsider.com/t/asus-router-ethernet-to-usb-withs-usb-powered-hub-trade-offs-proven-opinions-sorry-if-i-rant/116502)
**Author:** [@Nonya\_Biz](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Nonya_Biz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/asus-router-ethernet-to-usb-withs-usb-powered-hub-trade-offs-proven-opinions-sorry-if-i-rant/116502 "2024-06-26T12:45:12Z")
Looking for the best way to utilize the ASUS RT-AX3000 printer server option. I looked and not sure of the trade offs. Straight USB or try Printer USB to ethernet. It is just a cable…the trade offs and options are not … --- ## [AT&T 5G Air VPN problems](https://troypointinsider.com/t/at-t-5g-air-vpn-problems/114562)
**Author:** [@bpn7rap](https://troypointinsider.com/u/bpn7rap)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/at-t-5g-air-vpn-problems/114562 "2024-06-22T15:54:30Z")
I recently changed from Optimum to AT&T 5G Air. Only problem I have is their system does not allow me to use a VPN. They apparently do on their Business program but not their Home program. I really would like to use a … --- ## [VPN MONITOR DOT Update](https://troypointinsider.com/t/vpn-monitor-dot-update/116310)
**Author:** [@Sandman57](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Sandman57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/vpn-monitor-dot-update/116310 "2024-06-21T15:08:05Z")
Just letting you all know if you don’t know already, I found out VPN monitor dot has a new version out that has a couple of settings you can charge! Don’t know if I’m behind the times but thought I’d put that out there. --- ## [Start mail sign up issues!](https://troypointinsider.com/t/start-mail-sign-up-issues/110087)
**Author:** [@Cl0ud9](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Cl0ud9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/start-mail-sign-up-issues/110087 "2024-06-11T18:10:43Z")
Hey, has anyone had trouble getting the 50% discount when signing up for Startmail using the Troypoint insider link? I’ve been trying all afternoon, and it’s driving me crazy! Every time, I get sent to my bank, do all th… --- ## [Change router location if you can](https://troypointinsider.com/t/change-router-location-if-you-can/115884)
**Author:** [@SMF](https://troypointinsider.com/u/SMF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/change-router-location-if-you-can/115884 "2024-06-09T15:35:55Z")
Occams Razor still true (simplest explanation). There is nothing more frustrating than paying top $$ for a fast internet connection (spectrum with wifi 6 router) and getting actual MBS downloads at 1/5 to 1/10th the spe… --- ## [T-Mobile Home Internet Away Vs Starlink Roam: Which Plan Is Best For You?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/t-mobile-home-internet-away-vs-starlink-roam-which-plan-is-best-for-you/115645)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 3:07am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/t-mobile-home-internet-away-vs-starlink-roam-which-plan-is-best-for-you/115645 "2024-06-04T03:07:38Z")
--- ## [Virgin Media UK denies throttling is a thing](https://troypointinsider.com/t/virgin-media-uk-denies-throttling-is-a-thing/115471)
**Author:** [@BigMigo88](https://troypointinsider.com/u/BigMigo88)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 5:08am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/virgin-media-uk-denies-throttling-is-a-thing/115471 "2024-05-29T05:08:53Z")
https://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/10035-virgin-media-throttling-connection-of-heavy-users-fake-news --- ## [TDUK is it still current](https://troypointinsider.com/t/tduk-is-it-still-current/115369)
**Author:** [@pirate77](https://troypointinsider.com/u/pirate77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/tduk-is-it-still-current/115369 "2024-05-25T15:31:08Z")
has anyone noticed TDUK seems to have stopped updating opening page hasnt changed for weeks --- ## [TDUK Unified debloat toolbox](https://troypointinsider.com/t/tduk-unified-debloat-toolbox/95075)
**Author:** [@bjs1026](https://troypointinsider.com/u/bjs1026)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 12:48pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/tduk-unified-debloat-toolbox/95075 "2024-05-24T12:48:39Z")
I thought I was cleaning up my fire stick apps. God knows what the hell I did but now I can’t get any of my scanned antenna channels. Local channels. My Live TV app icon in my TV settings won’t work at all. I’m deleting … --- ## [Recomendations for integrating VPN into home network](https://troypointinsider.com/t/recomendations-for-integrating-vpn-into-home-network/111845)
**Author:** [@elginherd](https://troypointinsider.com/u/elginherd)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/recomendations-for-integrating-vpn-into-home-network/111845 "2024-05-23T21:13:15Z")
I’ll preface by saying that money is an object. About $130 USD is what I’ll spend. None of us are gamers. Occasionally a family member needs to work from home, but speed isn’t critical for her. We often have two TVs s… --- ## [Looking to buy a ASUS router....asking for help](https://troypointinsider.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-asus-router-asking-for-help/112409)
**Author:** [@Nonya\_Biz](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Nonya_Biz)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 4:38am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-asus-router-asking-for-help/112409 "2024-05-22T04:38:04Z")
Just moved. Had comcast modem/router. IPv6 was killing the experience. Got Arris modem from Amazon. Comcast speed 300 down/20up. I want a router that has NAS (not server), DD-WRT would be nice, VPN abled by default a… --- ## [Quantum Internet Is here](https://troypointinsider.com/t/quantum-internet-is-here/113411)
**Author:** [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/quantum-internet-is-here/113411 "2024-05-20T18:12:20Z")
--- ## [AsusWRT Firmware vs. AsusWRT-Merlin, Explained: Everything Behind the Routers’ Wi-Fi “Magic”](https://troypointinsider.com/t/asuswrt-firmware-vs-asuswrt-merlin-explained-everything-behind-the-routers-wi-fi-magic/115122)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/asuswrt-firmware-vs-asuswrt-merlin-explained-everything-behind-the-routers-wi-fi-magic/115122 "2024-05-19T21:47:01Z")
--- ## [Surfsharks new update](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfsharks-new-update/115013)
**Author:** [@Sandman57](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Sandman57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 12:31am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/surfsharks-new-update/115013 "2024-05-17T00:31:48Z")
3.7.1Newest update VPN --- ## [Trakt Login New Option Now](https://troypointinsider.com/t/trakt-login-new-option-now/114754)
**Author:** [@marko1965](https://troypointinsider.com/u/marko1965)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/trakt-login-new-option-now/114754 "2024-05-12T02:15:19Z")
Greetings, Just to let everybody that Trakt login is email required now. You can’t use your username anymore --- ## [Best powerline ethernet adapters in 2024](https://troypointinsider.com/t/best-powerline-ethernet-adapters-in-2024/114004)
**Author:** [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/best-powerline-ethernet-adapters-in-2024/114004 "2024-05-06T15:08:09Z")
https://www.howtogeek.com/best-powerline-ethernet-adapters/ --- ## [TMobile home internet address](https://troypointinsider.com/t/tmobile-home-internet-address/113887)
**Author:** [@Ellteejak](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Ellteejak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/tmobile-home-internet-address/113887 "2024-05-03T22:10:09Z")
Just changed my e911 address associated with my account (and TMobile router) to the correct street address. Hope this is the correct thing to do. Right now I have a $50 monthly bill. But some who use T-Mobile for RV tra… --- ## [Net Neutrality Return](https://troypointinsider.com/t/net-neutrality-return/113517)
**Author:** [@Jayhawks659](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Jayhawks659)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/net-neutrality-return/113517 "2024-04-28T01:47:20Z")
Good news this week! Net Neutrality Returns to a Very Different Internet | WIRED. --- ## [Cox communications ISP](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cox-communications-isp/113475)
**Author:** [@Riceyepie](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Riceyepie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 9:14pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cox-communications-isp/113475 "2024-04-25T21:14:39Z")
Cox has been my isp going back to the 90’s. Two of their great benefits has been an @cox.net email and a free subscription to McAffee. I have received recent notifications that they are dropping both of these from my ser… --- ## [T-Mobile Home Internet Quality](https://troypointinsider.com/t/t-mobile-home-internet-quality/113148)
**Author:** [@littlebe](https://troypointinsider.com/u/littlebe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/t-mobile-home-internet-quality/113148 "2024-04-16T03:33:59Z")
Is anybody having trouble using t-mobile home internet with Tivimate or surfshark or and other streaming services? thanks LB --- ## [Wi-Fi 7 arrives in full early 2024, promises 5x speed boost over Wi-Fi 6](https://troypointinsider.com/t/wi-fi-7-arrives-in-full-early-2024-promises-5x-speed-boost-over-wi-fi-6/104473)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/wi-fi-7-arrives-in-full-early-2024-promises-5x-speed-boost-over-wi-fi-6/104473 "2024-04-04T00:02:09Z")
Wi-Fi 7 arrives in full early 2024, promises 5x speed boost over Wi-Fi 6 | TechSpot --- ## [GL.iNet GL-MT6000](https://troypointinsider.com/t/gl-inet-gl-mt6000/112111)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2024, 3:13am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/gl-inet-gl-mt6000/112111 "2024-03-31T03:13:51Z")
This router looks to have great specs and comes from a company well known for their travel routers, but this one is geared toward the home. A product to review (Troy) :partying\_face: https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-MT… --- ## [Ethernet port 100 mbps max](https://troypointinsider.com/t/ethernet-port-100-mbps-max/111124)
**Author:** [@Boligee](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Boligee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/ethernet-port-100-mbps-max/111124 "2024-03-17T14:25:33Z")
I have two pretty quality devices,Sony Bravia tv and Sonos beam soundbar,they both have Ethernet net ports,but both max out at 100 mbps.Seems like a waste to hardwire either when they both get well over 500 mbps from WiF… --- ## [Signal strength and internet speed](https://troypointinsider.com/t/signal-strength-and-internet-speed/107506)
**Author:** [@Boligee](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Boligee)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/signal-strength-and-internet-speed/107506 "2024-03-10T20:22:06Z")
I always thought that greater signal strength equals faster speeds from the Internet. On my Nvidia shield, when the signal strength is weaker, The speed is faster, At least, according to the analiti Speedtest. I have f… --- ## [Mobile Hotspot Recommendations](https://troypointinsider.com/t/mobile-hotspot-recommendations/110808)
**Author:** [@Dagotee](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Dagotee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/mobile-hotspot-recommendations/110808 "2024-03-05T23:54:16Z")
Can anyone recommend a good mobile hotspot. I’m moving to an area with somewhat unreliable Internet and would like to get a hotspot device as a back up when Internet goes down to continue working. I have done research … --- ## [Amazon Home Internet Service Planned Launch Date & Cost](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-home-internet-service-planned-launch-date-cost/89308)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-home-internet-service-planned-launch-date-cost/89308 "2024-03-05T15:11:26Z")
Amazon Home Internet Service Planned Launch Date & Cost | Cord Cutters News --- ## [VPN on a Router](https://troypointinsider.com/t/vpn-on-a-router/84744)
**Author:** [@westly](https://troypointinsider.com/u/westly)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/vpn-on-a-router/84744 "2024-02-28T22:31:11Z")
Looking for a little advice please. I have the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 (Router only) that services 24 peripharals and I am considering a VPN service and wonder if I should install it on the router or install only o… [Previous page](https://troypointinsider.com/c/networking/21.md?page=1) [Next page](https://troypointinsider.com/c/networking/21.md?page=3)