Unravelling the differences between 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi frequencies Have you ever found yourself amidst a sea of WiFi network options to connect to, all seemingly identical except for the suffixes? Typically, 2.4GHz and 5GHz? It's a common scenario when...
Speed vs. Need This article was written by Wireless Nation Director, Tom Linn. I've seen a lot of marketing advertisements using FOMO, short for "Fear of Missing Out," to convince consumers to make purchases regardless of their needs. These advertisements can...
Simple DIY Tips To Improve Your WiFi Experience This article was written by Wireless Nation Director, Tom Linn. I’ve heard countless times about poor WiFi signal or speed issues in every corner of the world I’ve visited, as far east as Japan to as far south as...
Remote Living Essentials Four things you need to live off-grid in comfort Sometimes we just want to get away from it all. Clean air, birdsong, nothing but mountains and forest as far as the eye can see. New Zealand is the perfect place to get off-grid, whether for a...
Everything You Need To Know About Mesh WiFi What it is, when you need it, and how it can save headaches in your home Does this sound familiar: “Hang on, bear with me – let me move somewhere with better signal, the WiFi isn’t good in this room … Can you...
New Zealand’s Best Streaming Platforms Tired of Netflix? Check out the gems on these other local and global streamers As much as we love it, there comes a time when we just aren’t excited by the choices on Netflix anymore. Over the last couple of years we’ve been...
How much data do you really need per month? An easy guide to understanding your monthly data demands and steps for reducing data usage. Update 15/03/2022: Wireless Nation now offers Endless Data standard as part of its Lifestyle Broadband, Coastguard, and...
What you need to know about cybersecurity Know the threats, and take steps to keep yourself and your data safe online There’s nothing that Hollywood can’t glamourise, and in this case we’re talking about hackers. On the big screen they’re often the good guys,...
Protecting Your Files and Data A step by step guide to safeguard both your personal and business files - how many of these do you have in place? The digital things we create are important - whether it’s a story you’ve been writing to share with your grandkids,...
Why Is My Internet So Slow? - And How To Fix It All You Need To Know To Solve This Common Complaint There is nothing more frustrating than slow internet. When your video screen freezes mid-call, when your game lags, when your attachments won’t download …...