![]() Reaching a device from outside your network is a lot easier when you know its internal IP address, and a lot harder if you can’t predict what its IP address will be if a power interruption-be it from a power outage or unplugging the device (or Box) to move or reset it-causes the DHCP server to rebuild its routing table from scratch. ![]() For starters, it won’t allow you to reserve IP addresses for the devices on your network. The bigger problem is that Box just isn’t a very good DHCP server. Box can operate as a stand-alone 802.11n Wi-Fi router, too, but I wouldn’t recommend using it that way. I’ll spare you the gory details, but I quickly realized all I needed to do was set up Box the same way I did my Wi-Fi router. My own rather complicated network setup was one Bitdefender didn’t account for. Install the Box agent on your laptops, smartphones and tablets, and they will be protected even when they’re out in the wild connecting to the most dubious of Wi-Fi hotspots, according to Bitdefender. All I need besides Box is a lightweight agent on those devices (Windows, Mac OS, Android, and iOS are all supported). Bitdefender tells me its Box can protect all of them, and with enough confidence that I can run my PCs, tablets, and smartphones without local antivirus or anti-malware. My smart home has more than 40 devices connected to the Internet: Multiple computers, tablets, and smartphones 10 IP security cameras a control panel for my Vivint home-security and automation system a satellite TV tuner with a DVR a Roku video-streaming box four Sonos nodes and more. What about your household’s smartphones and tablets? Have you installed similar protection on them? What’s protecting your home-security cameras from online attack? Your smart TV? Your connected thermostat? And you probably curse every time you’re prompted to download and install the latest updates, or are reminded to scan your hard drive-especially if you have more than one computer on your network. It doesn't have any high-end features and is made for cord-cutters, but should do the trick.You probably have antivirus and anti-malware software protecting your Mac or PC. Vizio 50-Inch 4K Smart LED TV for $300 (Was $448) - This is a basic 4K TV at a nice price. LG 32-Inch 4K IPS PC Monitor for $449 (Was $600) - This has AMD FreeSync Technologyĭell Inspiron 15-inch Laptop for $415 (Was $600) - This affordable notebook features a 7th generation Intel Core i5 CPU, a 15.6-inch LCD, 8 GB RAM, a 1 TB hard drive, and even a DVD/RW drive.ĭell G7 15-Inch Gaming Laptop with GTX 1060 for $880 (Was $1,080) - Grab a well-spec'd gaming notebook with a 6-core Intel Core i7, a 15.6-inch anti-glare HD screen, 8 GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics, and a 256 GB SSD. ![]() Logitech G610 Gaming Keyboard for $60 (Was $120) - A fantastic backlit mechanical keyboard for PC gaming. New Nintendo 2DS XL for $130 (Was $150) - With a massive library of awesome games, it's never a bad time to start playing the 2DS. TP-Link N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender for $20 (Was $30) - If you have a Wi-Fi dead zone in your house, install one of these halfway between your router and the spot. There are a few other good tech deals happening this week, which we found thanks to our friends at TechBargains, so we've listed them below.
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