SKY Q – Disable WiFi and use Ethernet only

Before you start make sure your SKY Q box is connected by Ethernet cable. Disabling WiFi on your SKY Q box is done in the SKY Q hidden menu. Press the ‘Home’ button on your remote control. Scroll down to ‘Settings’ and DO NOT press select. Press ‘001’. Press ‘Select’...

Exploring Crosstalk in Copper Cable Networks

If you’re familiar with copper cabling, then you’ve probably heard about crosstalk – the unwanted phenomenon that occurs when a signal transmitted on one pair or channel causes interference on another. Crosstalk can cause errors and prevent data...

Final Cut Friday: How to store FCP X libraries on a Synology NAS

If you try to save or open a Final Cut Pro X library on an Synology NAS that hasn’t been configured properly, you’ll receive the following frustrating error message: Unsupported volume type – Choose a local, SAN, or supported SMB location. The good news is that with...

Network monitoring and management

Most IT buyers put network monitoring and management tools in place and expect them to just work. Unfortunately, the tools require upfront planning, detailed configuration and ongoing maintenance to ensure the technology delivers on its promise. Inventory To...

9 reasons to turn down the transmit power of your Wi-Fi

By default almost all WiFi access points transmit at full power (100mW on 2.4GHz). This gives maximum coverage and users see a good signal (“full bars”). However, there are good reasons to turn down the transmit power to a fraction of the maximum. It even makes sense...

Are your customers ready to repel ransomware?

More than four out of five (83%) resellers see ransomware attacks as the main threat – but most are not ready to counter any such attack. In a survey carried out for WatchGuard, 45% of resellers said they believed less than half of their customers would have the right...

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