Gig+ or Multi-Gigabit Internet: How to Experience Your Super-Fast Broadband
You might have run into a scenario where you’ve upgraded your broadband to faster-than-gigabit speeds, namely Gig+ or multi-Gigabit Internet, …
Wi-Fi Router Swapping, Replacing, or Upgrading: Tips on Making Your New (Wi-Fi 7) Hardware Work Seamlessly with Existing Devices
If you have replaced a Wi-Fi router before, such as when you moved from an ISP-supplied gateway to a retail …
Building a Serious Network: Top Five Best UniFi Consoles (Routers) and Tips on Figuring out Which One Is Right for You
Ubiquiti’s UniFi has only recently been applicable for the home. It’s a line of advanced hardware initially designed for business …
Synology Unveils DiskStation DS425+ for Those with Simple Network Storage Needs
Today, Synology announced the availability of its second NAS server for 2025, the DiskStation DS425+, for the US market. It’s …
EasyMesh Explained (vs. OneMesh): Untangling TP-Link’s Confusing DIY Wi-Fi Systems
If I put “TP-Link” and “mesh” in a sentence, you’d likely think of the popular Deco family. And you’re not …
Ubiquiti U7-Lite Review (vs. U7 Pro Max): A Solid Wi-Fi 7 Access Point for the Practical-Minded
At less than $100, the UniFi Access Point U7-Lite, often referred to as UniFi U7-Lite, first announced on March 3, …
Ubiquiti Teleport VPN, Explained: Effective and Free Personal Virtual Private Network
You may have noticed that I’m not a fan of using VPNs unnecessarily as a way to be “secure” or …
Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS Review (vs. U7 Pro Max): An Excellent Fanless UniFi Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
The U7 Pro XGS, first released on March 11, 2025, together with the U7 Pro XG, is the 10Gbps and …
Known ASUS Vulnerability and Steps to Keep Your Router Safe
ASUS today issued a public response to recent online reports that “thousands of ASUS routers” have been at risk of …
ASUSWRT Firmware vs. ASUSwrt-Merlin, Explained: Everything Behind the “Magic”
If you’ve never heard of the ASUSwrt-Merlin firmware, know that extra magic can be available to a select group of …
