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Dynamic DNS, or DDNS for short, is one of the most powerful features available in Wi-Fi routers. Though not router-exclusive, when coupled with port forwarding, DDNS is the base for hosting many services within your home network. Examples of these services are VPN servers or remote desktop connections. At the …
If you’re looking to extend your Wi-Fi network outdoors and want to enjoy the 6GHz band, TP-Link has some good news. Today, the networking vendor announced the availability of the EAP772-Outdoor. This is its latest in a relatively extensive portfolio of business-oriented Omada Wi-Fi 7 access points, but the first …
Western Digital’s SanDisk Professional 26TB G-Drive is totally different from the SSD version. It’s a much larger external drive, uses a traditional (enterprise-class) hard drive as storage, and is not bus-powered. In return, it has much higher capacity and much lower cost-over-storage ratio. This 26TB version is the latest variant …
If you’ve ever tried troubleshooting your home network or setting up a new router, you must have heard of “IP address” or “IP” for short. This post will explain this type of address in simple terms, the differences between IPv4 vs. IPv6, and help you figure out the IP address …
You might have heard of QoS, which is short for Quality of Service. It’s a common and practical feature among home Wi-Fi routers. This post will help you understand when Quality of Service applies, what you can expect from it, and what you cannot. It’s all about managing your bandwidth. …
“Is it time to replace my Wi-Fi router?” I receive questions like that regularly, especially from those who still use Wi-Fi 5. Since the introduction of Wi-Fi 7, folks have been worried about Wi-Fi router replacement, sometimes for the wrong reasons. They think that their router is “dated,” “out of …
If you’re interested in Ubiquiti’s latest 10Gbps Wi-Fi 7 PoE access points and struggling to decide which switch to power them, here’s some excellent news. The networking vendor today announced four UniFi switches (USW) in its Pro XG PoE lineup with top-of-the-line port grades and high power budgets, available in …
If you call the ORICO IG740-PRO “just another” PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD, you wouldn’t be wrong. It’s indeed one of many you can find on the market. However, considering that PCIe 4 is the sweet spot for NVMe SSDs, this is an internal drive more than worth considering. It’s …
This post explains the differences between Dual-WAN and Link Aggregation in simple terms, along with instructions on how to set up each when applicable. In most homes, both of these features can be unnecessary. They are nice to have, but might not be worth the extra cost. For that reason, …
The Extreme Pro with USB4 is SanDisk’s first major portable SSD since the split-off from Western Digital. It’s a clear upgrade from the previous 2020 Extreme Pro. As the name suggests, the new drive is one of a few portable SSDs that feature USB4. It is the second I’ve tested …
