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I was first introduced to the AmpliFi HD Wi-Fi system a few years back, at its launch, and somehow never got around to reviewing it. Ubiquiti got in touch with me again recently, and here we are — better late than never. Indeed, after all those years, this mesh Wi-Fi …
I’m not sure what it is the idea behind the new Nokia Beacon 1 mesh Wi-Fi router. At $129 per single unit (or $299 for a set of three), it’s not exactly affordable. Using dated entry-level Wi-Fi 5 specs — as the world is moving to Wi-Fi 6 –, it’s …
The Zyxel Multy U could make a much better Wi-Fi mesh system if its maker didn’t try so hard to turn it into a fashion statement. While aesthetically pleasing, the system proved to be a bit of a pain to set up and use in my testing. On the bright …
The TP-Link EAP245 v3, not to be confused with the EAP225 V3 which has a similar look, is the latest in TP-Link’s Omada wireless access points (WAPs), and the fastest. Apart from being a standalone AP, it can also work as part of an Omada mesh system. The most significant …
There’s a sizable gap between the Mercku M2 Mesh router’s fancy packaging and its substance. Despite the proper look, the M2 is a slow mesh Wi-Fi router with minimum settings and features. The router is available in three options: As a standalone router for $99, as an M2 Swarm Wi-Fi system …
The ASUS Lyra Trio is not your usual run-of-the-mill purpose-built mesh. It’s the first (and so far still the only) 3×3 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi system on the market. And with the support for ASUS’s AiMesh — available with the latest firmware –, it’s, among other things, the most versatile …
The Bearifi Edge Mesh is an untamed animal. If you can handle it, chances are you’ll love it, considering its cute design and especially the low cost of just $129 for a set of two units. But average home users will likely have a hard time getting this Wi-Fi system …
The Synology MR2200ac, released earlier this month, changes almost everything you know about Synology home Wi-Fi routers, including the company’s first two, the RT2600ac and RT1900ac. And that’s fantastic news. By itself, the MR2200ac is a fast Wi-Fi router with an excellent range. However, what’s even more significant is the …
