The 2.5GbE port grade is the Multi-Gig Ethernet standard‘s entry level and can deliver connections at the negociated speeds of 2.5Gbps. It’s the most popular multi-gigabit port grade.
The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, first announced in August together with the non-Pro version, is the first Wi-Fi 8 router to be available in the US. It was a bit of a pleasant surprise, considering Wi-Fi 8 is still in draft and especially the FCC’s router ban instituted earlier …
Synology today announced the official availability of its neo+ series in the North American market—the NAS maker first unveiled the new lineup in Asia Pacific back in mid-April. The new series consists of five comparatively more affordable servers (than the existing 2025 Plus series), ranging from two bays to eight …
When you look to expand your home network, especially for wired clients, you will likely need a couple of network switches. This post explains them in simple terms and helps you get started with one. Before continuing, it’s a good idea to understand what a router is, though you’ll find …
This post features the top five Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems you can confidently bring home today. All Wi-Fi 7 solutions will work well with existing clients, as long as they aren’t too old or you’re willing to tweak their SSIDs. Note that those mentioned here are full-band Wi-Fi 7 systems, each …
If you’ve been holding off on getting a Wi-Fi 7 router because Wi-Fi 8 is on the horizon, the wait is almost over. ASUS today announced its first round of Wi-Fi 8 hardware, featuring not one, not two, but three options: two standalone routers and one ZenWiFi mesh system. In …
As the model name suggests, the RT-BE90U is slightly below the previous RT-BE92U and proved less capable in real-world testing. However, it can still be an excellent alternative, even better in certain cases. Here’s the bottom line: For those living in a small home that needs only a single access …
I first thought the ASUS RT-BE82U would somewhat resemble the RT-AX82U, the way the RT-BE86U and RT-BE88U continue their respective design lineages. I thought wrong. The RT-BE82U is more of an upgrade to the RT-BE58U, with slightly higher Wi-Fi specs and all 2.5GbE ports. Here’s the bottom line: For those …
Nowadays, it can be challenging to find a standard router without built-in Wi-Fi—a non-Wi-Fi router, that is. Wireless technology has become so widely integrated. Why non-Wi-Fi routers are the best for Wi-Fi This post includes the five best non-Wi-Fi routers among a dozen or so I’ve tested and had extensive …
