Asus’s ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 Preview: A New Type of Tri-band Entirely
I had a hunch. To the chagrin of many, Asus’s very first Wi-Fi 6E router, the ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000, originally announced last September, indeed didn’t materialize in 2020. But that crazy year is no more, and today, Asus announced the …
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Asus RT-AX92U Review: A Cute and Effective Little Odd One Out of AiMesh
The Asus RT-AX92U, first released in mid-2019, is an interesting case for two reasons. First, you only find it during the transition from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6. And secondly, well, I reviewed it twice. Dong’s note: That’s right! You’re …
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CommScope Intros New Wi-Fi 6 NVG578LX Multi-Gig Fiber-optic Gateway
This might not apply to everyone, but here’s some good news if you use fiber-optic Internet. CommScope today announced the NVG578LX 2.5G GPON Wi-Fi 6 residential gateway. You can read more about GPON vs. DOCSIS in this post on Fiber-optic …
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AiMesh in 2021: Asus’s Ongoing Effort to Excellent Wi-Fi Coverage
AiMesh is a free feature Asus brought to most of its routers in early 2018, and it has proved to be one of the most versatile ways to build a home Wi-Fi mesh system. I’ll explain it all in this …
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Can’t Connect or Wi-Fi Signals Keep Dropping? Here’s How to (Likely) Fix It
If experience Wi-Fi dropping signals or disconnections, or you can’t connect a specific device to your network, this post is for you. I’ll explain how things work and walk you through a few tricks that will likely make things better. …
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So Long 2020, and Thanks for All the Coffees
Hi everyone! I hope this finds you in good health and high spirits. Stay safe as always! I’m excited to start our brand new trip around the sun, and likely so are you! The year 2020 has been nuts, to …
Linksys Velop MX4200 vs. TP-Link Deco X5700: Which Vendor Do You Trust?
This Linksys Velop MX4200 vs. TP-Link Deco X5700 matchup is basically about Linksys vs. TP-Link as two home networking brands. That’s because they deliver similar values, despite some noticeable differences. (Note: Technically, the 2-pack Linksys has the model MX8400 number, …
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Internet or Wi-Fi Speed Test: How You Can Figure Out the Correct Numbers
At one point or another, you might have wondered how to do a proper Wi-Fi speed test or the right way to figure out how fast your Internet actually is. In this post, you’ll find the answer to that question, …
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TP-Link Deco X5700 vs. Netgear Orbi AX4200: It Boils Down to Privacy
This TP-Link Deco X5700 vs. Netgear Orbi AX4200 matchup is a fight between two well-performing mesh systems. Sure, they look distinctive enough, but there is a lot more to them than meets the eye. TP-Link Deco X5700 vs. Netgear Orbi …
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Deco X5700 AX5700 Review: TP-Link’s Best Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System to Date
The TP-Link Deco X5700 AX5700 Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System is similar yet totally different from the Deco X60 I reviewed earlier this year. And that’s a great thing. Indeed, this one is arguably the best purpose-built mesh …
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Firewalla Blue / Plus Review: A Little Capable Watchdog with Some Catches
You’ll likely be amazed by the Firewalla Blue or Blue Plus. Each is a tiny device that can do so much. Almost instantly. Indeed, connect it to your router, and you’ll be able to monitor, manage, and view the status …
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Gigabit Internet Explained: How to Get the Magic out of Your Cool 1Gbps
For almost a year now, I’ve received many emails about how to get the most out of a Gigabit Internet connection — one that can deliver up to 1000Mbps of download speed. Well, first of all, if you have that, …
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Multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Routers: Getting Yourself Ahead of the Speed Curve
Together with Wi-Fi 6 and 5G is the new area of faster-than-Gigabit connections, the Multi-Gigabit (or Multi-Gig for short.) Truth be told, it’ll be a long while before you need to worry about this type of network throughput. So this …
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Nexus Link GPL-2000PT Powerline Kit Review: A Slow Cord-cutting Time Saver
The Nexus Link GPL-2000PT-KIT is a testament that Powerline is still relevant today. Sure, I’ve been recommending folks to run network cables of late. That’s the only way to truly get the best home network in this age of Wi-Fi …
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Synology Unveils 8-Bay DS1821+ AMD-Powered NAS Server
If for some reason you think the recently announced DiskStation DS1621+ doesn’t have enough storage space, Synology has something new for you. The NAS vendor announced today the availability of the DS1821+ that has an additional two more drive bay …
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Synology DSM 7.0 Now Available as Public Beta
If you’re a fan of Synology NAS server, you’re well aware of the software that powers your storage machine, the DiskStation Manager (DSM). Here’s some great news, the NAS maker announced today the beta availability of the latest DSM, version …
QHora-301W Review: QNAP’s Intriguing but Lacking First Router
The QHora-301W Dual 10G wifi 6 AX3600 SD-WAN router — the very first Wi-Fi broadcaster from QNAP, a known NAS server maker — is intriguing. As the name suggests, there are things about it you might have never heard of …
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Wi-Fi 6/E Upgrade: Here’s How You Can Today
By now, you can easily make a Wi-Fi 6 upgrade to your home network. There are just so many excellent options. In fact, I bet you’ve done that already, which is why you’re reading this post — you want to …
eero Pro 6 vs. Orbi AX4200 (RBK572): It’s a No-brainer
I’ve published the comparisons between eero Pro 6 and the Linksys Velop MX4200, and then between the latter and the Netgear Orbi AX4200 (model RBK752). Putting two and two together, you can easily find out the outcome of this eero …
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Netgear Orbi AX4200 vs. Linksys Velop MX4200: Is Your Home Wired?
This Netgear Orbi AX4200 (model RBK752) vs. Linksys Velop MX4200 matchup boils down to one important factor, which is whether or not you have gotten your home wired. Sure, both will work in a fully wireless setup but at a …
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