’Tis the season for friends and family to slow down your home network. With so many people hosting their families and friends throughout the holiday season, now is a good time to consider upgrading your home network. That’s because, they bring with them an assortment of devices and gadgets. And, each of them need to connect to the Internet. But these are not gifts; they are a fleet of bandwidth hogs, and your home network may not be ready to handle the increase in devices. And, if you are not prepared, they can bring your home network’s performance and Internet connection to a crawl. But your wireless network does not have to slow down just because your house is full of Internet device wielding loved ones. With a little preparation and a hardware upgrade or two, you can ensure that your holiday get together won’t be interrupted.

With this in mind, we offer a guide on how to optimize your home network for the holidays by setting up the best home network.

The best home network is one you never notice. Movies and music are best enjoyed uninterrupted, which is why Araknis makes sure their products deliver a fast and reliable connection with every use. And, a smart network makes for a smart home. With Araknis, you’ll enjoy all the advantages of a business-grade network, right in your home. In fact, their products provide the speed and dependability your family needs to effortlessly browse the web, stream music, play videos, and more. A well designed, robust, and stable network is the foundation of fast reliable WiFi. And, Araknis routers provide a high-speed connection that makes for a hassle-free network experience. For this reason, making your network now and during the holidays is a breeze.

Routers: 

Araknis Networks 300-series routers include dual-Gigabit WANs. From load-balancing to link failover modes as well as extensive VPN support, and a firewall for wide-ranging network security, Araknis routers handle networks with ease.

• Dual WAN: dual-WAN allows you to connect your home network to two different ISPs (for example: TWC and Comcast) and have the WAN links configured either as load-balancing (i.e. active/active) or link failover (i.e. active/standby)
• 4 Gigabit LAN: perhaps this router’s most useful feature is an embedded 4 Gigabit switch on the LAN side
  • Plus, the LAN side of the router supports full LAN-LAN Gigabit speed with Jumbo Frame support for better video streaming

Wireless Access Points (WAPs): 

Designed with you in mind, Araknis wireless access points provide industry-leading speed, coverage, and reliability. Plus, fast roaming capability allows for optimum performance in any environment. Home networks require a fast and reliable connection at all times. Which is why Araknis Networks® wireless access points are designed to keep your signal strong. Araknis WAPs were built with a focus on aesthetics, making this a product you will be proud to put in your homes. Equipped with just one LED on the side, Araknis WAPs provide an option that’s both good looking and discreet.

Network Switches: 

Support all your home network needs with a full line of professional-grade switches. The entire Araknis switch family offers full Gigabit throughput, PoE/PoE+, and cloud management through OvrC to monitor and control your home network from miles away. Designed for both form and functionality, Araknis switches bring new life to home networks.