I want to play Xbox online but the stupid AT&T modem gives me a strict NAT type and says upnp unavailable. I tried following these steps with my own router but it says strict and double nat type. Super frustrating
I have the u100 smart lock, but I am wondering if you can have 2 of them, one for the front and one for the back door. I have found nothing that verifies you can do that.
Yes that should not be a problem. I will be adding one to the door from the garage very soon. If run 2 smart locks in my last home and in the rental I just left without any issues.
Hi! I just finished watching your great video review. I had a question about how the Tapo doorbell works in conjunction with the Tapo app. I already have a Tapo account and use the app for my CCTV cameras. If I connect the doorbell to the same account, will my phone automatically make a sound when the doorbell is pressed? Or will I have to open the app to see who is at the door? I’m looking for a doorbell that functions like the BUZ app, which automatically sounds an alert when someone calls me.
Hi and thanks for your comment. On my devices it sends a notification to the phone that you can interact with to pull up a call window in the app. Depending on your setup it can/will also show up on Amazon and Google devices. The doorbell shows up on my TVs as well. I had to cut time in the video for fear of it becoming too long so I wasn’t able to share that as well. I am planning a follow up video with my home automation solution in the not too distant future.
Worked perfectly with BGW210! Used TP-Link Deco Mesh System (X55) (3 units). Important to make sure you are using a ethernet cable connected to modem and PC. 1. Log into ATT modem using any browser. (192.168.1.254). 2. Disable Packet Filters. 3. Go into the firewall advanced tab and make sure all settings are set to off and then save. 4. Select allocation mode to IP Pass-through, then manually enter your routers MAC address (can be found on router) then save. 5. Make sure to turn off 2.4GHz wireless along with 5GHz signal. 6. Restart your modem. Should be all set to plug in your new/current router! Hope this helps somebody out there!
So when you enable this method you will no longer be able to log into the modem through the web portal unless you use the wireless access point on the att modem?
Sheesh, there are some rural pockets here that are like that. My new ISP I just switched to is giving me a gig symmetrical for $70 now and they use eeros to interface with their ONT
I have been struggling with my U-Bell door camera since I bought it almost a year ago. For the life of me, I can't get it to connect via the App on my Samsung S22 Ultra. Everything is connected as far as the doorbell, but it keeps saying the device is offline. SMGH! Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations since they no longer offer Tech Support for the device? I've tried unregistering the device and I can't seem to do it because when I think I deleted the account and try to start over it says the device was previously added/registered.
Unfortunately when I sold my last house the doorbell stayed behind. I just picked up the new tplink Tapo d130 on Amazon for $50 and it out performs most smart doorbells TP-Link Tapo D130 Doorbell: The Budget Ring Doorbell Alternative! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g15zzfG4R0Y.html
Just a tip when you connect the powerline adapter for the first time resync them together so they can work out the best seed to run at, the out of the box state may limit the speed as im sure most are set to the slowest speed out the box for maximum reliability, I know resyncing mine improved my speed big time.
@@arranmc182 these were unboxed offscreen and in my case needed to be synced out of the box. I don't believe resyncing would net better results in the rental home I was in. This is mostly due to the distance of the internal wiring in this rental home. It was a 2 story home with the circuit panel in the garage and a bit older. However, since this video I also did a video on MOCA adapters which is my preferred method when available. We also moved 2 months ago and the new home is prewired in pretty much every room with cat 6 so it may be a while before I rerun this test since I have a ton of other videos I'd like to get out. But I will likely revisit it just to see what the difference is in comparison to just the "stock" home cabling and the MOCA adapters. I now have 1 gig low latency fiber to the home so that test will be interesting!
Powerline adapter standards are cheeky when then say 2000Mbps its actually 1000Mbps in each direction just like a standard Gigabit ethernet connection, they seem to love combing the download and upload rates so they can slap bigger numbers on the Box and marketing promos 😅
If your in the UK and your fuse box has an RCD then 100% get power line adaptors, I got a free upgrade from VDSL 70Mbps down to Full Fibre 200Mbps down and get the full speed of my internet via powerline adapters no issues, I picked up the TP-Link TL-PA7027P KIT (simalar to the ones used in this video but for the uk market) as that one has dual ethernet ports on both ends so acts as a bit of a switch and also has the power passthrough so you still retail use of the socket.
In what position(s) did you move the switch(s) to on both MoCa adapters? 1GW, LAN or 25GW? I'm running ethernet from the ONT directly to my Router (no need for a MoCa adapter here) BUT I will need 2 of these, 1 after the Router and 1 at the other end of my home (2nd floor) to obtain a wired ethernet connection. Thanks!
So here are my 2 cents… I’ve owned and used several Roombas , between myself and family members. I also maintain several lodging properties, where we have tried a few different brands of robot vacuums and mopping robots. So far, we have found robot vacuuming to be invaluable in cleaning and maintenance. However testing of all mopping robots has not provided any such value. They are cumbersome , high maintenance, and not very effective. The brand Tikom is the best robot vacuum, by far! But for mopping, we are still waiting …
I don't disagree the mopping just isn't there yet and having to swap out to add the pads isn't ideal. But I'd say it's not a bad add to the device if they aren't going g ro provide a larger bin for the vacuum. I k ow features is the name of the game and they wouldn't stand out otherwise but I was still pleasantly surprised that it worked at all because I was skeptical.
Like your channel. You might want to reconsider your “gigawatt” statement at 3:51. It reminds me of back to the future “1.21 gigawatt” line where he realized you need a bolt of lightning to deliver that much power
hey i just wanted to correct u on one thing the yellow one is idle latency/ping and the small ones for down and up is what u really should look at since 100Mbps is basicaly all u need the latency/ping is where its at
Lines of sight for the extender and the length of the electrical run plus potential interference from other electronics down the line come into effect. But honestly I was a bit surprised myself. I'm currently working on 2 other options.
Depending on what you have from AT&T and what you will use as part of your bypass potentially yes. I also did it back then for the control and stability.
In IP passthrough mode, your selected device gets the public IP address, but other devices connected directly to your router will get local IP addresses and still be able to connect to the internet through it network address translation (NAT). In bridge mode, the ISP routes the internet traffic via your modem/router device without carrying out any routing functions. When you set your modem/router in bridge mode it only passes the WAN/ public IP to the next device, your router/firewall.
Great video! I'd love to see a test from an out building or something to see drop off based on distance through the electrical lines. I have a detached garage and looking at this option. Old house though. Is that 400ft including all electrical lines that the unit connects to in the whole house? Also, once the signal hits the panel does it disperse across all lines regardless or where you plug it in? Inquiring minds want to know lol
if i remember correctly the more u have connected in the power circuit the worse signal u get and its also depending on how far away and how many circuit breaker are apart from the initial connection point to the reciving point
@okbommer8489 you’re correct correct sir. I tried to illustrate as best I could that there isn’t a true perfect option. The more factors you throw into the mix the more performance could be effected. But it’s hard to balance content with message sometimes without becoming long and uninteresting.
So what is the power source for the extender connected to high up? Via extension cord? Is the ethernet connection from the extender positioned high connected to another one that's in the socket? Sorry I'm confused?
Nice work, well described! Interesting Android did not make a separate app to adjust all the settings but interesting you can link it with Smart Things. Does your vehicle auto read your texts when they come in?
IS THIS SAFE TO DO??? Will this setup make your home network more vulnerable to outside internet dangers? I tried it and ALL the devices in my home sped up! MUCH more responsive internet experience by far!!! I"m not kidding, it was amazing how fast even the TV worked, browsing through it's apps has never been so fast and responsive. But, I was afraid of devices like phones and stuff with no aftermarket internet security, being exposed to "hackers" or criminals or something, so I changed it back to it's default settings. With Arris BGW210 default settings, some sites will not finish loading at all and it's a MUCH slower internet experience over all. CAN YOU LEAVE IT WITH THESE SUGGESTED SETTINGS??? ARE THERE DANGERS WITH THIS SUGGESTED SETUP? Thanks for any help! My setup is just a single AT&T Arris BGW210, with the Ethernet cables running to a few things and the Wi-fi for phones and printer. No secondary router.
In my scenario, I was connecting to a firewall for routing. In most cases, even newer aftermarket routers will likely provide better security. The benefits depending on your routing device could be improved security like Geo-IP filtering. Amongst other things, I filter and block IPs by county and make exceptions as needed. So yes it could make your network more vulnerable but there are ways to mitigate those risks. I would say that the ISP's gateway only provides the bare minimum level of protection to begin with. If you are bypassing it, your next step should be to invest in better security. Some devices like cellphones can already do a good job at that. I also use tailscale with my routing device setup as an exit node to allow VPN access without opening direct ports to the outside world and requiring a level of encryption/validation to get access back in outside of the sites I visit. Most ISP modems/routers don't do the best job at analyzing traffic once it hits your browser. That would be where device and internal network security should kick in.
@IDEAHomeandTech Hey! It finally came in and WOW, the feedback in the pressing of the keys is perfect. The weight of the keyboard is fantastic, and the giant buttons are very satisfying to press. They also are far heavier than I thought, so none of it feels cheap. The volume knob isn't a smooth turn, but not in a bad way. It has that soft thud sensation, and it can turn a full 360 degrees multiple times no problem. One full rotation on my windows PC raises volume by 80. Overall, I LOVE IT
@@IDEAHomeandTechagreed One thing I think you missed The first powerline plug you use had two sockets but that plug is input only assumably Meaning it should accept two lans directly from your router Most likely each Lan input only accepts 1gbps So two may get you a lot closer What I can tell you is two things A 500mbps Gives me 450mbps in a £30 or. $36 set Ok I know for sure UK electric systems regulations use a loop much preferred for these And heavier gauge wire because we run double the volts But you shouldn't be loosing that much with them plugs in my experience Also remember if living with looped wiring in the house like the UK and Germany do the distance is halfed and noise is reduced massively because each house plug runs two ways back to the power board not like the USA who only run in one direction past EVERY PLUG ON THAT LEVEL I have a workshop wired up before the main boards fuses And it's own fuses box on workshop They are not even supposed to work like this Yet over the 80ft of armoured cable it only looses 18% of what is stated Remarkable over here Yet very mixed results in the USA Also Repeaters on the lower end like most nearly all TP LINK ones do not interface with the router DNS correctly and will break the auto trigger for some devices to swap seamlessly For me just buy a wireless switch Beats any router or range extender But will still need that Lan input If Lan over powerline is not proving results even the TP link cheap repeats can be used As a Lan extension only Meaning you switch the outgoing wireless off let it receive wirelessly and then into Lan to the switch Hope this makes sense Good repeaters cost nearly the same but get bogged down with the router style interface that all run extra firewalls for no reason because its all done by the router and running these twice messes with things often too So use a cheap wireless repeater to just send signal to lan nothing else and then a switch or wireless switch of you need signal boosting but using truly seamless settings directly from the router
@@madyottoyotto3055 the one thing I wanted to illustrate in this video what that there are options for the not so tech savvy when renting to get near wired ethernet performance. As a renter you don't necessarily have as many options or as much budget to determine or decide whats in the wall especially in an apartment. You kind of have to live with what is there.
Love the review! I've been eyeing this keyboard for months and am loving what I've seen of it from all the different reviews. The bit you included about the 8bitdo mouse was a great extra. I had no idea it had the touch-sensitive scroll between the buttons. That in a complete game changer and now has me considering getting one, lol
Thank you! The keyboard is fanyastic..... I guarantee my words per minute have gone up. Its just satisfying to type on to me. As for the mouse, I mean it is a $20 mouse buuut having that touch scroll makes it worth it for me on my Mac. Like I said I ordered it on Amazon just in case I wanted to return it. To me, at the end of the day a mouse is a mouse at least when I'm working. And this one does what I need it to do just a little better than the others. Does it have its faults yes. Is it a great value at its price point... I absolutely believe so!
It is the slightest bit off but so are the big buttons. I think there are likely variations from the the different batches. To be honest I don't expect perfection at this price range though. I'd like to see a version where the devices could sync up to one dongle as well if I had a wish list. Its more noticeable in just the right off light situations but if I have on my office lights or just the ambient room lights you really can't tell.
I've managed to go through the process of setting up the doorbell camera on the exterior of our front door roughly 10ft below our office which houses our ATT router. However, for the life of me, I can't locate the specific Uniden One App in the Google Play store. I see every other uniden app, but not the one specifically shown in your tutorial. Is it possible to get the direct link to the App? I'm using a Samsung S23 Ultra. Thanks in advance.
