Extending Coverage the Easy Way: A Guide to Picking the Best Wi-Fi Extenders
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In case it’s not clear, I’m not a fan of Wi-Fi extenders—often incorrectly referred to as “Wi-Fi boosters”. The best …
How-Tos
How-tos are detailed posts that explain how stuff works and how to get things done. All how-tos on Dong Knows Tech are based on real-world experience or hands-on testing.
Modem vs. Router vs. Gateway, Explained: Tips on Identifying Them Among Popular Internet Hardware Boxes
6 Min Read
When connecting to the Internet, you might have come across different devices you might, quite correctly, call “my Internet box”. …
Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC), Explained: Understanding Wi-Fi 7’s 6GHz Range-Extending Feature
6 Min Read
Automated Frequency Coordination, or AFC, is a valuable wireless networking feature that has recently become a reality with the release …
World Backup Day: It’s Time to Give Your Data the Retention It Deserves
9 Min Read
Are you feeling a little anxious? That’s likely because today, March 31, is World Backup Day. It was first established …
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateways Buying Guide and Tips: Build Your Perfect UniFi “Router” or Wi-Fi System Today!
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At the request of many, this post, a supplement to the one detailing the UniFi Network, provides a quick yet …
Wi-Fi Router, Explained: The Comprehensive Guide on Figuring out that Perfect One for Yourself, Plus FAQs—the Answer to the Last Question Will Surprise You!
19 Min Read
A big part of the questions I get daily is about Wi-Fi router or mesh recommendations for specific situations. Some …
dBi or Signal Focusing, Explained: There’s No “High-Gain” in Wi-Fi Antennas
10 Min Read
This post is a supplement to my other piece on dBm. It explains, in simple terms, the significance of dBi, which …
Multi-Gigabit AiMesh Combos: Available Hardware Options and Tips on Building the Best-Performing ASUS Wi-Fi System
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This post, the last in my series on ASUS-based Wi-Fi systems, helps you pick the best AiMesh combo to build …
AiMesh Setup Guide: Tips on Getting Your ASUS Wi-Fi System Up and Running Optimally
19 Min Read
This post, the third part of my series on ASUS’s AiMesh, will walk you through specific steps to set up an AiMesh …
TP-Link Deco Overview: Everything You Need to Know about the Popular Mesh Wi-Fi Brand
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This post will give you an overview of TP-Link Deco, a well-known mesh brand, including its brief history, what to …
