Officially certified on January 8, 2024, Wi-Fi 7 is the friendly name for the 802.11be wireless standard. It’s the 7th generation of Wi-Fi, after Wi-Fi 6 with its 6E extension.
Ubiquiti’s UniFi Dream Router 5G Max (model UDR-5G-Max), first announced in late 2025 and now available for purchase, is a unique UniFi Cloud Gateway (a.k.a. “router”). It’s the first among its peers to feature a built-in 5G cellular modem, and for those who’ve used the AmpliFi Alien, it evokes a …
At the request of many, this post, a supplement to the one detailing the UniFi Network, provides a quick yet comprehensive buying guide for UniFi Cloud Gateways. When through, you’ll be able to pick the right UniFi “router” for your needs. It also includes tips on upgrades or replacement if …
At the current retail price of $299 for a 2-pack, the MSI Roamii BE Pro (model MRBE110) is easily among the least expensive tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems on the market. In real-world testing, that low cost translated into a pleasant surprise. Here’s the bottom line: The MSI Roamii BE Pro …
At a glance, Ubiquiti’s new U7 Mesh (model U7-Mesh) access point (AP), announced today, is very much the outdoor version of the U7 Lite. It’s a dual-band Wi-Fi 7 AP made to withstand the elements. Looking more closely, though, it’s a unique mesh unit that can greatly extend the reach …
The head says it. This post lists the current best dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers. They are hardware that does not feature the 6GHz band. These routers are made for those who don’t need or care for this band or live in a region where it’s unavailable for Wi-Fi use. If …
Ubiquiti today unveiled its latest network console in the UniFi family, the Cloud Gateway Industrial (model UCG-Industrial). It’s the first product in the networking vendor’s all-new UniFi Industrial initiative, a platform that includes “ruggedized, fanless hardware built for extreme environments”. I had the chance to spend an extended period pre-launch …
The Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable WiFi Hotspot with eSIM (model MH7150), unveiled on November 17, 2025, is NETGEAR’s latest mobile router. From its name, which is a mouthful and leaves nothing to the imagination — I’ll cuts my fingers some slack and shorten it to “M7” or “Nighthawk 5G M7” …
