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Multi-Gigabit AiMesh Combos: Available Hardware Options and Tips on Building the Best-Performing ASUS Wi-Fi System

Feb 20, 2026

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ASUS AiMesh combo multi Gigabit speed test

This post, the last in my series on ASUS-based Wi-Fi systems, helps you pick the best AiMesh combo to build a network with multi-Gigabit bandwidth, either the entry-level 2.5Gbps or the top-tier 10Gbps. Before continuing, though, consider getting your home wired first—we’re mostly talking about wired networking here, especially if … Continue Reading

TP-Link Deco Overview: Everything You Need to Know about the Popular Mesh Brand

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Feb 9, 2026

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TP-Link Deco BE77 BE17000 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System

This post will give you an overview of TP-Link Deco, a well-known mesh brand, including its brief history, what to expect from it, and its general pros and cons. While a specific mesh set’s performance depends on its hardware, each Deco variant generally shares common attributes available to the brand’s … Continue Reading

IP Reservation, Explained: Steps to Assign a Persistent IP Address to a Connected Device

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Jan 28, 2026

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The TP-Link Archer BE9300's 1Gbps LAN ports are actually all 2.5Gbps ports

IP reservation is the process of assigning a specific IP address to a device, such as a computer, so it receives the same address each time it (re)connects to the network, such as when you restart it or the network’s router. This post explains when IP reservation applies and how … Continue Reading

Picking the Best AiMesh Combo: Real-world Tested Rules and Tips on Building a Wi-Fi System of Mixed ASUS Routers

Dong Ngo

Jan 26, 2026

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This post will walk you through how to combine two or more ASUS routers to create a high-performing, seamless AiMesh setup. “Well-performing” is the key here, and you might want to pay close attention to the details. This post is part of my series on ASUS’s AiMesh, a popular way … Continue Reading

Keeping Your Network Safe: Simple Steps to Ensure Wi-Fi Router Security

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Jan 13, 2026

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In a network, everything goes through the router. As a result, its security determines the entire system’s overall security. This post explains simple steps to keep your Wi-Fi router secure, enough to give you peace of mind. Security is nuanced—the only way to be absolutely secure in networking is to … Continue Reading

Wi-Fi 8, Explained: The New Standard to Actualize Wi-Fi 7’s Performance Promise

Dong Ngo

Jan 8, 2026

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If you have gotten yourself a new Wi-Fi 7 router or system, congratulations! Today, it’s its 2nd anniversary. The standard was certified on January 8, 2024. With that, let’s talk about its successor: Wi-Fi 8. This latest wireless standard became almost a real thing with the NeoCore concept router ASUS … Continue Reading

Mesh Wi-Fi System Buying Guide: How to Pick the Best Mesh for Your Home

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Dec 15, 2025

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How to pick the best mesh Wi-Fi system: NETGEAR Orbi 970 vs. TP-Link Deco BE85 Ports

There are so many Wi-Fi systems on the market, and this post will point you in the right direction and help you pick the best mesh for your home. A suitable network system is more than just the performance or Wi-Fi coverage. It’s also about the cost, features, customizability, and, … Continue Reading

Your Router Is Not That Fast: How Wi-Fi Works vs. Marketing Language

Dong Ngo

Dec 13, 2025

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You must have experienced it. You got a new (possibly expensive) router or Wi-Fi system, but it failed to meet your expectations for performance or coverage. Over the years, I’ve received plenty of emails and messages about how my Wi-Fi picks turned out to be underwhelming. This post aims to explain, … Continue Reading