TP-Link Fusion 2.5G Gateway Review (vs. Ubiquiti UCG-Max): A Valuable and Practical Omada-Enabled Multi-Gig Non-Wi-Fi Router

Jul 20, 2026

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The TP-Link Omada Fusion 2.5G Gateway is being tested along with the Omada SG2210XMP-M2 switch

The Fusion 2.5G is an excellent addition to TP-Link’s Omada ecosystem. It represents TP-Link’s all-new Fusion Gateway lineup, officially launched on July 20, 2026, which simplifies hardware deployment by integrating an Omada hardware controller—similar to the OC300—and a 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig router in a compact package. The result? A clear rival …

Best Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Routers for 2026: Effective Options for the Budget-Minded

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Jul 15, 2026

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The ASUS RT-BE86U and RT-BE88U are among the best dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers on the market

The head says it. This post lists the current best dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers. They are devices that only have the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, made for those who don’t need or care about the 6 GHz band, or live in a region where it’s unavailable. These are …

Samsung SSD 990 Review (vs. 990 Evo Plus): New but Not Novel

Dong Ngo

Jul 14, 2026

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The Samsung SSD 990 is a standard single sided 2280 M.2 NVMe Gen 4x4 internal drive

The Samsung SSD 990, announced and available on July 14, 2026, is a bit unanticipated. Before this, Samsung had already had a trio in the 990 family: the SSD 900 PRO, SSD 990 Evo, and SSD 990 Evo Plus. That’s not to mention the PCIe Gen 5 SSD 9100 Pro. …

Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Backups and Migration: Tips on Keeping Your Network and UNVR Recordings Intact (When Possible)

Dong Ngo

Jul 11, 2026

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Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Backups and Migration: You can easily move from one UniFi Cloud Gateway to another, and when migrating between the UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max and the UniFi Dream Machine Beast, you can also keep the existing recordings in the UniFi Protect app.

This post offers detailed tips on UniFi Cloud Gateway backups and migrations. It’s a supplement to my previous buying guide and will explain how to migrate from one UniFi “router” to another, such as when you want to upgrade the hardware or replace it with a better-suited option. UniFi Cloud …

Wi-Fi Router Swapping, Replacing, or Upgrading: Steps To Make New Hardware Work Seamlessly with Existing Devices

Dong Ngo

Jul 10, 2026

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

If you have replaced a Wi-Fi router before, such as when you moved from an ISP-supplied gateway to a retail Wi-Fi router, you already know how tedious the process can be. Swapping one Wi-Fi router for another can be a pain if you have to reconnect existing Wi-Fi devices, especially …

Wi-Fi Router Replacement or Upgrade: When It’s the Right Time

Dong Ngo

Jul 9, 2026

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Best Wi-Fi routers the Ubiquiti UDM and Synology RT6600ax

“Is it time to replace my Wi-Fi router? I’ve had it for a few years!” 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 replacing their Wi-Fi routers, sometimes for the wrong reasons. They …

Five Best 10Gbps Multi-Gig Wi-Fi Systems for 2026: The Top Choices for Large Homes with Demanding Bandwidth

Dong Ngo

Jul 8, 2026

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This TP-Link Deco 7 Elite 10Gbps Mesh Router is among the best 10Gbps Multi-Gig Wi-Fi systems you can bring home today

This post features the five best 10Gbps Multi-Gig Wi-Fi systems—namely the best Wi-Fi systems with multiple 10Gbps Multi-Gig ports. These are among those I’ve reviewed and used for an extended period, with multiple 10Gbps fiber-optic plans in various areas. They are the ones that offer the fastest and most reliable performance in …