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.
With the Archer AX3000, not to be confused with the Archer AX50, TP-Link manages to hit that current sweet spot of Wi-Fi 6. The router delivers the performance level of existing available clients at a cost most of us won’t need to think twice. Indeed, available at Walmart at just …
The ASUS RT-AX88U is one of the first Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) routers on the market, and I was quite excited to get my hands on it. So excited, I decided to test it for a second time—I didn’t have any Wi-Fi 6 clients the first time around. So, this is …
If you’ve been eyeing a set of NETGEAR Orbi Wi-Fi systems but can’t stomach the price, here’s some good news. The networking company today announced a new variant, the Orbi RBK13, that has the lowest costs within the ecosystem, just $230 for a set of three hardware units. Update: The …
The MiFi 8000 is the Sprint version of Verizon’s MiFi 8800L that came out late last year—both come from inseego, formerly Novatel. It, too, is likely Sprint’s last 4G hotspot due to the availability of 5G. Considering the slow roll-out of 5G, though, the MiFi 8000 still makes sense. In …
The Zyxel Multy U could make a much better Wi-Fi mesh system if its maker didn’t try so hard to turn it into a fashion statement. While aesthetically pleasing, the system proved to be a bit of a pain to set up and use in my testing. On the bright …
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router (model RAX120) is my second Wi-Fi 6 router after the ASUS RT-AX88U, yet it feels like the first. That’s because I didn’t have a Wi-Fi 6 client to test the ASUS. I do now, thanks to Intel’s newly released AX200 adapter …
Looking for a mesh system and on a budget? Here’s some excellent news! Continuing the trend of affordable mesh systems – starting with the recent launch of the OneMesh approach – TP-Link today announced an all-new budget home networking solution: the Deco W2400 Dual-Band Whole Home Wi-Fi System. It’s a …
The TP-Link EAP245 v3, not to be confused with the EAP225 V3 which has a similar look, is the latest in TP-Link’s Omada wireless access points (WAPs), and the fastest. Apart from being a standalone AP, it can also work as part of an Omada mesh system. The most significant …
NETGEAR today announced the Nighthawk AX40 4-Stream AX3000 as its budget Wi-Fi 6 router. At the suggested retail price of $199.99, it’s not exactly cheap but indeed, for now, the least expensive among Wi-Fi 6 routers on the market. Update: The full review of the NETGEAR RAX40 is now available …
If you’re looking for a real gaming router and on a budget, there’s now an excellent option to consider: The Nighthawk XR300 Pro Gaming Wi-Fi Router that NETGEAR announced today. Nighthawk XR300: Designed for gamers In many ways, the XR300 is the light version of the XR500 that came out …
