Router Maintenance 101

#185 | 18:39 |

Lab Rats

Monday August 24, 2009

What do you do if you

wireless network is slow

? Or you're

having trouble connecting to your wired or wireless network

? The best way to keep your network running in tip-top shape is to make sure you have the most up-to-date

router firmware

and

wireless adapter drivers

for your PC. Andy and Sean show us

how to check and update router firmware

and

how to update your wireless drivers

on your PC or Mac.

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Show Notes

firmware - enables the basic functionality of the device stored on flash memory.

Most newly-bought 802.11n devices should work together. Old 802.11n devices will most likely be the problem, if you are having one.

Typically, wireless updates appear (as available) when you chose "Software Update" from the Apple menu.

List of the most common