Wi-Fi is the wireless alternative to network cables. It’s the most popular way to connect devices locally and to the Internet. A Wi-Fi device is one with this wireless capability built-in to connect to a Wi-Fi access point which can host multiple Wi-Fi-enabled devices at a time.
At a glance, the new U7 Mesh (model U7-Mesh) access point (AP) that Ubiquiti 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 designed to greatly extend …
This post features the top five 10Gbps Multi-Gig routers among those I’ve evaluated. They matter because 10Gbps is the highest theoretical bandwidth available for any home or small business. I’ve used all of these devices for an extended period—from over a month to over a year—with my 10Gbps Sonic Fiber-optic …
This post lists the current five best Wi-Fi 7 routers. They are all excellent options to consider when you need a new router in a home where a single Wi-Fi access point is enough. Need extended Wi-Fi coverage? Some of the units mentioned here are mesh-ready and can be a good …
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 …
This post is a supplement to my other piece on dBm. It explains, in simple terms, the significance of dBi, which typically indicates an antenna’s “gain” in signal delivering or receiving. The gist, however, is that the dBi value of your hardware doesn’t mean much, and you shouldn’t pay much attention to …
This post, the last in my series on ASUS-based Wi-Fi systems, helps you pick the best AiMesh combo to build a network with multi-Gigabit bandwidth, either the entry-level 2.5Gbps or the top-tier 10Gbps. Before continuing, though, consider getting your home wired first—we’re mostly talking about wired networking here, especially 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 …
When it comes to getting connected on the go, turning on your phone’s Personal Hotspot feature is often enough. However, if you have a large number of devices that need a lot of bandwidth or advanced features, such as VPN, it’s best to get a mini travel router. This post …
This post will give you an overview of TP-Link Deco, a well-known mesh brand, including its brief history, what to expect from it, and its general pros and cons. While a specific mesh set’s performance depends on its hardware, each Deco variant generally shares common attributes available to the brand’s …
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” from here …
