Dual-band refers to Wi-Fi broadcasters with two radios of two different frequencies, often 2.4GHz and 5GHz, though other band combos can be possible.
Sometimes the latest is not synonymous with the greatest. Case in point: the Hydra Pro 6 router Linksys unveiled today. Despite the “Pro” notion, the new router is a bit subdued, to put it mildly. Linksys Hydra Pro 6: Just another Wi-Fi 6 router Indeed, this is a dual-band Wi-Fi …
NETGEAR today announced a new Orbi Pro set, the AX5400 SXK50, and a Multi-Gig PoE switch, the MS108EUP—both for small and medium business (SMB) environments. The company says these two will “provide optimized performance and security for small and medium businesses and work-from-home professionals.“ Despite the statement and the timing, …
NETGEAR today announced its latest Wi-Fi 6 extender, the EAX50. While it’s not the first Wi-Fi 6 extender from the networking vendor, it has some novelty: it comes in a convenient snap-on design. The design reminds me of the EX7500, a popular Wi-Fi 5 extender that came out more than …
If you read my review of the ZenWiFi XT8, you’d note that I recommended it mainly for those living in a home with no network cables. If you have gotten your home wired, though, this ASUS ZenWiFi XD6 AX5400 is an equally excellent alternative. Sure, it’ll work in a wireless …
This quick post is the GS-AX5400 vs. GS-AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 router matchup. These two distinctive gaming routers, part of Asus’s ROG STRIX series, have a lot in common yet sizable differences in performance. When through, you’ll be able to figure out which one to pick for yourself. And if you …
. Both are gaming routers.
In many ways, ASUS’s new ROG STRIX GS-AX3000 router replaces the RT-AX3000 (a.k.a RT-AX58U). Despite sharing these same hardware specs, the new router has some major improvements, including special online gaming features and a more responsive web interface. For the most part, its performance was better, too, in my testing, …
