Dual-WAN vs Link Aggregation Explained: Practical Real-World Tips
As mentioned in the piece about 10Gbps Internet, I’ll explain the differences between Dual-WAN vs Link Aggregation and how to …
EnGenius ESG510 Review: A Reliable Non-Wi-Fi Cloud-Managed Firewall Router
Believe it or not, the EnGenius ESG510 is only the second non-Wi-Fi router I’ve reviewed on this website. And like …
TP-Link Archer BE800 Review: A New and Promising Multi-Gig Wi-Fi 7 Router
At the retail price of $599.99, the TP-Link Archer BE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router is not cheap. But it’s …
Multi-Gig Explained: The Wired Standard that’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
With Wi-Fi 6/6E and especially Wi-Fi 7, we naturally need faster-than-Gigabit wired connections to match. And that’s where Multi-Gig comes …
MoCA Explained: Tips on Turning Coax into a True Wired Computer Network
I’ve always recommended using network cables to extend a (Wi-Fi) home network. I still do. However, when running new wires …
TP-Link Deco BE85 Whole Home Mesh System Review: Wi-Fi 7 Debuts with a Bang
Finally, after a long wait, the TP-Link Deco BE85 BE22000 Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System is officially available, …
Tips on Building a Home Wi-Fi Network Correctly: That Jump-to-Conclusions Mat
Kudos to anyone recognizing the reference in the header. If you don’t know, it’s a mat that you put on …
Netgear M6 Pro Mobile Hotspot: Potentially an Excellent Travel Router
For quite some time, I’ve gotten requests to review travel routers — those folks can carry with them on the …
Wi-Fi 7 Explained (vs Wi-Fi 6/6E): How It Will Slowly Be a Real Game-Changer
You must have heard of Wi-Fi 7 — the standard after Wi-Fi 6E. There has been a lot of buzz …
Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE Review: A Solid Plug-and-Play PoE Multi-Gig Switch
In more ways than one, the Ubiquiti Switch Enterprise 8 PoE — what an odd name! — is a lesser …
Building a Serious Network: A Quick Guide on Picking the Best Wi-Fi Access Points
Wi-Fi access points (WAPs, or APs) are similar to extenders, with one significant difference: an AP connects to the existing …
Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Enterprise Access Point Review: An Excellent Wi-Fi 6E Upgrade
At $290, Ubiquiti’s U6 Enterprise is easily one of the best Wi-Fi 6E access points (APs) you can get. As …
Tesla Sentry vs Dashcam, Explained: How the Live Cam Makes All the Difference
Among the things I “love” about driving a Tesla, its Safety features — Sentry vs Dashcam — rank right below …
NAS Security: How to use a Synology to Protect Data against Attacks and Accidents
This post will explain NAS security — you’ll know when to worry and when not to — and offers tips …