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 head says it. This post lists the current best dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers. They are devices that only have the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, made for those who don’t need or care about the 6 GHz band, or live in a region where it’s unavailable. These are …
In this post, you’ll find the five best current non-Wi-Fi UniFi Cloud Gateways (a.k.a. “UniFi routers”). Pick one as the first device to host your network. Then you can add one or a few UniFi Wi-Fi access points and switches, if needed, to scale up the system to suit your needs. If …
Since the beginning of 2025, Ubiquiti’s UniFi has become increasingly relevant for the home, in addition to the business and enterprise environments that were once its original sole focus. This post includes the current five best Wi-Fi UniFi Cloud Gateways, a.k.a. UniFi consoles or “Wi-Fi UniFi routers” if you will, based on …
This post lists the five best Wi-Fi 7 routers—specifically, the best tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers, each consisting of all three bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz—and their alternatives. These are all excellent options to consider when you need a new router in a home where a single Wi-Fi access point …
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 …
Standard access points (APs) are excellent options to build a robust Wi-Fi system, preferably with a non-Wi-Fi router. However, not all APs are created equal, and if you need more than one unit, it’s best to use hardware from the same ecosystem. Among popular networking brands, Ubiquiti’s UniFi is arguably …
This post is a roundup of the top 5 gaming routers and their worthy alternatives from among the many I’ve reviewed. There’s no concrete definition of a “gaming router,” but all of the ones listed below meet at least two of my qualifying criteria. Any of these mentioned here will …
