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.
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 …
The ZenWiFi AC (model CT8) is not the first canned Wi-Fi system from ASUS, but in my opinion, it’s the first built with the popular AiMesh feature in mind. The mesh is part of ASUS’s new ZenWiFi family, announced earlier this month at CES 2020, including a Wi-Fi 6 version, …
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 …
NETGEAR is one of the first networking vendors with a strong showing in Wi-Fi 6. In 2019, it released the Orbi RBK852 mesh system and a few prominent routers, including the RAX200 and RAX120. Today at CES 2020, NETGEAR further diversified its Wi-Fi 6 offerings by announcing four additional products …
“Love Wi-Fi 6, but you should keep Wi-Fi 5, too,” seems the message ASUS wants to remind everyone. The networking vendor today showcased at CES 2020 multiple products that bridge the two Wi-Fi generations. Details of these products are still incomplete right now, but you can expect to buy at …
