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    Does fiber internet reduce the amount of lag spikes I experience in game?

    Getting fibre may reduce your lag if the problem is low speed internet. I suspect that the problem is actually with your wireless router being overwhelmed with all the streaming, especially if it improved when you brought a new router. You have a couple of options here. Either buy a new...
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    Best Wi-Fi Boosters 2014

    Informative article, I'm a bit behind on Extenders. If you have the money I would always recommend a Mesh Network System, not only do they give a large coverage area, they also provide a far more resilient network.
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    everytime I try to connect to wifi I have to enter my parental controls password and even though I have entered the correct pa

    Try resetting the parental controls password: To reset your Parental Controls password: Enter an incorrect password 5 times. Tap the orange link that says Reset Your Parental Controls Password. If you don't see this link on your screen, you may need to scroll down in the message...
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    Firestick wifi issues

    I had a similar issue with a Firestick, I manged to maintain a connection long enought to do a software upgrade and that sorted the Wi-Fi issue. Also found this on Amazon's website: There may be an issue with your Internet service itself. Your Amazon Fire TV features a network status tool...
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    Wi-fi Netgear extender issue

    Are you using an extender or a repeater? If it's a repeater try moving it closer to your wireless router. If you are using as an extender how are you connecting it? Powerline? Ethernet? Is any thing else on the extenders network or your main network? The cheaper older repeaters can get...
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    Solved! Smart Home Halted

    The best option would be to install a wireless access point (WAP), something like the Ubiquiti AC pro (£123 on Amazon), this device is designed to handle up to 200 wirelss devices, although the number is probably closer to 100. It does require an Ethernet cable to be run but it is a fantastic...