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Amazon’s eero Max 7—its first foray into Wi-Fi 7—was available for purchase on October 26, 2023, months before the latest Wi-Fi standard itself became certified at the beginning of this month. Initially, I didn’t intend to review the new hardware, as I found it overpriced based solely on the specs. …
Linksys’s first Wi-Fi 7 hardware, the Velop Pro 7 BE11000, sure is sexy. It comes in a legit “designer” look. I’ll be generous and call it gorgeous. The new hardware has enough to easily pass that “wife acceptance” requirement, often out-of-reach for nerds and geeks. (You know who you are!) …
It took me a while to evaluate the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S BE19000 Wi-Fi 7 router. The router’s actual model is RS700, as printed on its underside and shown in the mobile app and web interface. The “S” signifies that it comes with a one-year trial of NETGEAR Armor. At $699.99, …
First available in late September 2023, the Orbi 970 Series, NETGEAR’s first Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, proved complicated to test. For one, it’s stupidly expensive. A 3-pack (model RBE973S) that includes a router (RBE971) and two satellites (RBE970) retails for $2299.99. Alternatively, you can pick a 2-pack (RBE972) for $1699.99, …
The TP-Link Deco BE85 is the first Wi-Fi 7 mesh system on the market, and consists of multiple identical mesh-enabled routers. At the retail price of $1,299.99 for a 3-pack (or $400 less for a 2-pack)—the street price varies and often includes discounts—the TP-Link Deco BE85 is an excellent buy …
If you ever wonder how I perform networking speed testing on devices—including Wi-Fi access points (standalone or housed within Wi-Fi routers/ mesh systems, or extenders) and switches—for reviews on this website, you’re reading the right post. Take note: An access point is the minimum requirement to create a Wi-Fi network. …
Ubiquiti, on January 8, 2024, announced the U7 Pro PoE access point as part of its all-new UniFi 7 family of Wi-Fi 7 broadcasters. The new access point, in many ways, is the company’s U6 Pro, or the U6 Enterprise, with the support for the latest Wi-Fi standard that became …
If you have a home network—with a dated Wi-Fi standard or no Wi-Fi at all—and want to upgrade it straight to Wi-Fi 7, the Zyxel WBE660S BE22000 Wi-Fi 7 Triple-Radio NebulaFlex Pro Access Point would be right up your alley. This first Wi-Fi 7 access point on the market has …
The RT-BE96U is ASUS’s first Wi-Fi 7 router but far from the first of its type. Yet, it turned out to be the most exciting among its peers in my experience. It has the most to offer, including a real Wi-Fi 7 experience, though, like the rest, still lacks some …
For the official Wi-Fi performance numbers for reviews on this website, I generally need a computer-based client. So, for the latest Wi-Fi standard, I need a Wi-Fi 7 computer. Without one, there’s no real-world testing. Sure, some phones support the new wireless standard, and I have a few, including a …
