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.
It’s a bit of an irony to call the TP-Link Archer AX6000 well-rounded, but that’s true. The router has a lot to offer. With eight Gigabit LAN ports and a sub-$300 price tag, the Archer AX6000 intends to compete against the ASUS RT-AX88U. And in my testing, it proved to …
The UniFi AP BeaconHD Wi-Fi MeshPoint (model UDM-B)—a.k.a. BeaconHD or UniFi Dream Machine Beacon—from Ubiquiti, can be an excellent mesh add-on unit or a frustrating one, depending on how many wall sockets and what type you have around your home. In any case, if you already have the UniFi Dream …
If you’re the type who gets excited about nice-looking and powerful home networking devices with a ton of ports, the ASUS RT-AX89X AX6000 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router will hit you like a six-pack of RedBull. At a glance, you know instantly that this Wi-Fi 6 router, at the very least, …
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 …
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 …
Not sure if you have enough to get ready for Wi-Fi 6? Well, TP-Link got you almost totally covered. The networking vendor showcased today at CES 2020 a bunch of new Wi-Fi 6 devices, including two tri-band routers, an extender, and even a desktop add-on adapter. That’s in addition to …
If you’re in the market for a new canned Wi-Fi 6 system, here are some to keep in mind this year. TP-Link unveiled at CES 2020, not one but a family of three new Deco Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems, including the Deco X90, Deco X60, and Deco X20. Three tiers …
The Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine, or UDM, is my new favorite Wi-Fi 5 router. It’s an advanced enterprise-class system packed in a beautiful, compact, home-friendly hardware box. You can use it as a simple single router via a sleek mobile app, like it’s no big deal. Or you can dive …
At $230, the all-new NETGEAR Orbi RBK13 is the most affordable version among the famous Orbi mesh brand. The new Wi-Fi system has an entirely new design, consisting of three hardware units instead of the traditional two. But it shares the same mobile app, web interface and hence has the …
