Wi-Fi 6 is the friendly name of the 802.11ax wireless standard. It’s the 6th generation of Wi-Fi and has a 6E extension.
It’s a bit of an irony to call the TP-Link Archer AX6000 well-rounded, but that’s true. The router has a lot to offer. With eight Gigabit LAN ports and a sub-$300 price tag, the Archer AX6000 intends to compete against the ASUS RT-AX88U. And in my testing, it proved to …
If you’re the type who gets excited about nice-looking and powerful home networking devices with a ton of ports, the ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router will hit you like a six-pack of RedBull. At a glance, you know instantly that this Wi-Fi 6 router, at the very least, …
Belkin’s latest Linksys MX10 Velop AX mesh system (model MX10600), which consists of two Linksys MX5300 routers, reminds me of the ASUS RT-AX92U. Both are unconventional Wi-Fi 6 solutions. However, while the ASUS was a bit problematic and buggy in my testing, the MX10 proved to be a solid performer, …
The NETGEAR RAX40 Nighthawk AX4 4-Stream Wi-Fi 6 router is slightly more potent than the entry-level TP-Link AX3000. Currently, at less than $150, it’s more affordable than many Wi-Fi 5 routers. Despite the relatively low cost, the RAX40 has an eye-catching design and respectable performance. What’s more, it, for the …
The ZenWiFi XT8 AX6600 Whole-Home tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (model XT8) is a souped-up version of the CT8. Both are part of the new ZenWiFi family ASUS announced earlier this year. The only differences between the two, albeit big ones, are that the XT8 features Wi-Fi 6 and a …
If my previous mentioning of the AmpliFi Alien mesh portion sounded a bit like a tease, that’s because, at the time, I knew Ubiquiti would release an Alien Kit but couldn’t talk about it. Even though you can use two Alien routers—at $380 each—to form a mesh, it makes more …
Are you looking to extend Wi-Fi into a large backyard to deliver an ultra-fast internet connection? EnGenius has something for you. The networking vendor announced today an all-new outdoor access point (AP), the EWS850AP. Update: The EWS850AP is now available. Wi-Fi 6 with PoE The new weatherproof access point uses …
If you like the recently released SURFboard mAX Pro but thought it was overkill, here’s some good news. ARRIS announced today at CES 2020 a new member of its SURFboard Wi-Fi 6 mesh family, the SURFboard mAX AX6600 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 system. Update: The review of the SURFboard mAX AX6600 …
If you’re looking to upgrade to 5G, Linksys has a lot of options for you. The networking vendor showcased at CES 2020 not one but 5G-related devices together with a couple of Wi-Fi 6 routers. Details on this device are still incomplete, but the company says it will start shipping …
Soon, you’ll be able to travel in style. And by style, I mean super-fast connection. NETGEAR announced today at CES 2020 its first 5G mobile hotspot, the Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router (model MR5200). Nighthawk M5: 5G meets Wi-Fi 6 As the name suggests, the Nighthawk M5 is …
