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- 1Why LAN-connected Wi-Fi repeaters often cap at 90 Mbit/s●Repeater per LAN angebunden, aber im Zimmer kommen kaum mehr als ~90 Mbit/s an? Oft steckt irgendwo ein altes Kabel oder
A common home networking problem is making the rounds: a Wi-Fi repeater wired to the router by LAN still delivers only around 90 Mbit/s to devices in the room. The usual culprit is an old cable or a network port limited to 100 Mbit/s somewhere in the chain, which sets a hard ceiling no matter how fast the internet connection is. The advice is to check every cable and port between router and repeater for gigabit capability.
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German networking firm AVM has released FRITZ!OS 8.50, a major software update for its FRITZ! router line. The company says the update makes devices smarter, more secure and faster, bringing new features and improvements to home network users. The release is drawing attention among German tech users tracking router updates.
- 3Turning spare hard drives into a home network upgrade●Plugging some hard drives into your router can be a MASSIVE upgrade for your home or office. I run a little consumer NAS
A tech commentator is promoting the idea that attaching external hard drives to a router can substantially upgrade storage at home or in a small office, describing a move from a basic consumer NAS setup to more professional equipment. The discussion is part of sponsored content for storage brand UGREEN, and reaction so far has been modest.
- 4Network-Doctor app runs A/B tests on WiFi vs mobile data●„Liegt’s am Anbieter oder an meinem WLAN?“ Network-Doctor hat dafür geführte A/B-Tests: WLAN gegen Mobilfunk, und hier g
The diagnostic app Network-Doctor offers guided A/B tests comparing WiFi against mobile connections, and against usage right next to the router, to show whether slow internet stems from the home network, the provider, or coverage. Users discuss whether connection problems lie with their ISP or their own WiFi setup.
- 5TOTOLINK N150RT router firmware hit by buffer overflow flaw▼🚨 EUVD-2026-89331 📊 Score: n/a 📅 Updated: 2026-09-29 📝 A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web man
A new vulnerability entry, EUVD-2026-89331, documents a stack-based buffer overflow in the web management interface of TOTOLINK N150RT (NTR150) routers running firmware V3.4.0-B20201030. The flaw is reachable through the /boafrm/formFilter route, which handles access-control and URL filter functions. No severity score has been assigned yet. Security teams are being urged to check whether their devices run the affected firmware.
- 6Network-Doctor app compares router sync rates with Wi-Fi speed●Network-Doctor liest die Sync-Raten aus und vergleicht sie mit dem WLAN-Durchsatz – bei FRITZ!Box, Speedport, Vodafone S
The iOS app Network-Doctor reads out the sync rates of home routers and compares them with actual Wi-Fi throughput, supporting FRITZ!Box, Speedport, Vodafone Station, EasyBox, O2 HomeBox and UPnP routers without requiring access credentials. Each finding comes with measured values, helping users see whether slow Wi-Fi stems from the router connection or the wireless link itself.
- 7Router shows 100 Mbit but phones only get 30 – Wi-Fi is the culprit●Die Box meldet 100 Mbit Sync – am Handy kommen nur ~30 an. Typischer Heimnetz-Klassiker: Leitung ok, WLAN bremst. Schnel
A common home-network problem is drawing attention: the router reports a full 100 Mbit sync rate, yet devices on Wi-Fi only receive around 30 Mbit. The advice circulating is simple – test with a LAN cable plugged directly into the router. If the full speed arrives there, the line and provider are fine, and the bottleneck is the Wi-Fi or a repeater rather than the internet connection itself.
- 8Is your router holding back your fiber internet speeds?▼Is your router holding back your fiber internet speeds? How to make sure your network isn’t a bottleneck
TechRadar is looking at whether home routers are limiting fiber internet performance. The piece explains how to check whether your router is a bottleneck and what to do about it, including making sure your hardware can match the speeds your provider delivers. The takeaway for readers: if fast broadband plans feel slow, the router, not the connection, may be to blame.