NETGEAR Orbi RBK852 vs. ASUS ZenWiFi XT8: Two Distinctive Mesh Approaches
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I should have written this NETGEAR Orbi RBK852 vs. ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 matchup long ago. They were among the first …
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ZenWiFi Pro XT12 vs. ET12: Two Identical yet Completely Different Mesh Options
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If you’re confused between ZenWiFi Pro XT12 vs. ZenWiFi Pro ET12, you’re not alone. Differentiated by a single letter, their …
Synology RT6600ax vs. Ubiquiti UDR (UniFi Dream Router): A Pair of Solid Rivals
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The Synology RT6600ax and Ubiquiti UDR (UniFi Dream Router) appear to have nothing in common. They have distinctive looks and …
ASUS GT-AXE16000 vs. NETGEAR RBKE960: A Solid Pair of quad-band Wi-Fi 6E Rivals
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Since I posted the review on the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000, I’ve gotten questions about comparing it to the Orbi …
ZenWiFi Pro ET12 vs. Orbi RBKE960: Badass Multi-Gig Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Contenders
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If you’re on the market for a top-tier Wi-Fi 6E mesh Wi-Fi system, you must be aware of the NETGEAR …
ASUS GT-AX6000 vs. RT-AX89X: A Solid Duo of Distinctive Multi-Gig Wi-Fi 6 Routers
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Since I reviewed the ASUS GT-AX6000, where I called it the new “best dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router,” I’ve gotten a …
Cable Modem Activation: How to Ditch that ISP-Provided Gatway
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If you’re using cable Internet, check your bill. You might pay around a $15/month “equipment rental” fee. If so, replacing …
dBi: Wi-Fi Broadcasting Power and Antenna Explained—There’s no “High-Gain”
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This post is a supplement to my other piece on dBm. I’ll explain here how a router’s antennas work and …
ASUS GS-AX5400 vs. GS-AX3000: Two Identical yet Distinctive Gaming Routers
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This quick post is the GS-AX5400 vs. GS-AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router matchup. These two distinctive gaming routers, part of Asus’s …
ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 vs. XT8: Pretty Much the Same Hardware with a BIG Twist
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In late June 2021, ASUS quietly released the ZenWiFi ET8 Whole-Home Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E 2-pack mesh system for a relatively …
