“Broadband,” short for broadband Internet, is generally a term that conveys a fast connection to the Internet. DSL, Cable, Fiber-optics, satellite, and 4G (or faster) cellular are considered broadband.
Sometimes, an obvious thing to one isn’t so much so to another. Case in point: The fact that the Internet and Wi-Fi are two different things. I’ve received many questions on these two—troubleshooting, speed testing, shopping advice, etc.—where they were presumed to be the same thing or mistaken for each …
This post will explain some different roles of a home Wi-Fi router and walk you through the process of turning an Internet-ready (free) Wi-Fi connection into the broadband Internet source for your home (Wi-Fi) network. In other words, when applicable, instead of using a cable modem or fiber optic ONT …
Earlier this month, I switched to the all-new NETGEAR CM2000 Nighthawk Multi-Gig Cable Modem from my CM600 that had been solid for a couple of years. And that proved to be a bit of an anti-climactic experience. No, this latest NETGEAR cable modem is not bad—far from it, if not …
The NETGEAR CM600 Cable Modem is not new. I first got it more than two years ago, together with a 300Mbps Internet plan with Comcast. Before that, I generally replaced my modem almost every year. So CM600 has been one of my most lasting modems. Two years qualify as long-term. …
The Motorola MB8600 is an easy choice. At some $150, it makes a gratifying upgrade for those moving from a sub-Gigabit to a Gigabit cable broadband plan. If you’re in that situation, go for it, you won’t regret it. Dong’s note: I tested the Motorola SM8600 with Comcast. While the …
This might not apply to everyone, but here’s some good news if you use fiber-optic Internet. CommScope today announced the NVG578LX 2.5G GPON Wi-Fi 6 residential gateway. You can read more about GPON vs. DOCSIS in this post on Fiber-optic vs. Cable Internet. But generally, the former is the new …
Looking to up your Internet connection significantly? CommScope has something that might help. Today, the company announced the availability of the ARRIS SURFboard S33 Cable Modem that can handle a faster-than-Gigabit broadband connection. Update: The full review of the ARRIS SURFboard S33 Cable Modem is available. Indeed, the new modem …
Are you looking to seriously future-proof yourself? Well, Gigabit Internet might not cut it anymore. Instead, you should probably think of multi-gig, and NETGEAR has you covered. Update: The review of the CM2000 is available here. NETGEAR 2.5Gbps Cable Modems that cover all the bases The networking vendor today announced …
I was a bit surprised getting my hands on Global Telecom’s NetStick USB Modem. For one, it doesn’t support 5G, but just 4G LTE. Secondly, it’s too bulky to carry around easily. The cellular modem is plug-n-play—it’s a no-brainer to use. Unfortunately, though, in my testing, it was slow compared …
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 …
