Picking the Best AiMesh Router Combos: The Real-World Asus Experience
In this post, you’ll find the way to pick the best AiMesh router combo that fits your station. In any case, it’ll give you a flexible, feature-laden, privacy-friendly Wi-Fi solution that’s also well-performing and reliable. As I already have written …
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D-Link DIR-X5460 Review: Look, Somebody Makes Another Wi-Fi 6 Router!
I’d say this the D-Link DIR-X5460 EXO AX AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 Router is basically the lesser model, the DIR-X1560, plus some extra. And that’s true mostly in the physical size and performance. At the core, though, the two are essentially …
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Parental Control Explained and Why You Shouldn’t Pick a Router by It
Many of you have asked me for recommendations on a router (or mesh system) with “excellent Parental Controls.” It’s tricky because I personally don’t use this feature. (And I’m a dad — a pretty good one, mind you!) That’s because …
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Netgear CM2000 Nighthawk Review: A Reliable Multi-Gig Cable Modem
Earlier this month, I decided to switch to the all-new Netgear CM2000 Nighthawk Multi-Gig Cable Modem from my trusting CM600. And it proved to be a bit of an anti-climactic experience. No, this latest Netgear cable modem is not bad …
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Wi-Fi vs. Internet: Troubleshooting Your Home Network the Right Way
We tend to only care about the Internet or Wi-Fi troubleshooting when there’s no connection. Ironically, it’s also when we can’t go online to search for solutions. So it’s a good thing you’re reading this now when you’re still connected. …
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Synology DS1621+ Review: 2021’s Ultimate Home NAS Server, Delivered!
The Synology DS1621+ is a worthy upgrade to the DS1618+, which is still an excellent NAS server today. That’s to say, in many ways, the new server brings excellence to a new level. No, it’s still not perfect. But if …
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What is Domain Name System and How to Manage Your DNS Servers
Domain name system, or DNS, is the phonebook of the Internet. It’s so essential that Internet giants want you to use their DNS servers for free. (For years, Google has been offering the popular 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 DNS addresses. In …
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Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers of 2021: Pick One for Your Home!
You’ll find in this post the lists of the best Wi-Fi 6 routers. Since this standard’s first router became available in early 2019, I’ve reviewed a few of dozens of them. Not all make it here, but only those I’d …
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Wi-Fi 6E Explained: It’s Here yet Still a Blur. No Need to Hold Your Breath
By now, you must have heard of Wi-Fi 6E — I mentioned it briefly in this piece about Wi-Fi 6 as a whole. If not, well, you’ll learn all that matters about this new Wi-Fi standard here. Dong’s note: I …
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EnGenius EWS850AP Review: An Excellent Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Access Point
EnGenius EWS850AP Outdoor Wireless Wi-Fi 6 Access Point, first announced early last year, is very different from the ECW230 that I reviewed last year. And that’s a good thing. Indeed, the new Wi-Fi 6 access point comes with everything to …
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Best Wi-Fi 5 Mesh Systems: Still Excellent Options in 2021
Since the first consumer-grade Wi-Fi system — the original Eero — debuted in early 2015, there have been so many others on the market, giving those living in large houses plenty of options. Below is the list of what I …
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Best Wi-Fi 5 Routers: On a Budget? You Should Get One of These
The Wi-Fi router is the heart of your digital home. Among other things, it provides wireless Internet to all of your devices. Generally, if you live in a small or medium-sized house, a single Wi-Fi router will suffice. You’ll find …
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Can’t Connect or Wi-Fi Drops Signals Frequently? Here’s How to Likely Fix It
If you experience Wi-Fi dropping signals or disconnections, or you can’t connect a specific device to your network, this post is for you. I’ll explain how things work and walk you through a few tricks that will likely make things …
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GT-AX11000 vs. GT-AXE11000: A Tale of Two Asus Tri-band Gaming Routers
This GT-AX11000 vs. GT-AXE11000 matchup aims to clarify that a Wi-Fi 6E tri-band router is very different from a Wi-Fi 6 counterpart. These are two different tri-band routers entirely, despite the fact they are similar in more way than one …
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