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.
On March 23, 2022, eero, a networking vendor owned by Amazon, released its first Wi-Fi 6E solution, the eero Pro 6E, available as a single router for some $300 or a 3-pack for $700. There’s also a new inconsequential eero 6+ that’s basically the same as the eero 6 but …
At the current price of around $380 a pop, the Zyxel WAX630S wireless access point (WAP), available for purchase today, is not cheap. But it still costs significantly less than EnGenius ECW230 while delivering a similar experience. Truth be told, just like the EnGenius counterpart, the WAX630S represents a section …
Since I reviewed the ASUS GT-AX6000, where I called it the new “best dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router,” I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the RT-AX89X. The latter is an older router that came out with a good amount of fanfare, and deservedly so. I myself was excited like a …
Almost two years after the RT-AX86U—which I called the ” arguably best to date” dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router on the market—ASUS now finally has what I consider a real replacement, the ROG Rapture GT-AX6000. First announced in late 2021 and recently available for purchase, the new router has everything the …
It took me long enough to do an in-depth review of the TUF-AX5400—the router was first announced in June 2021. But that turned out to be a good thing. Like most, if not all, ASUS routers, this gaming Wi-Fi machine also suffered from bugs at launch. With the latest firmware, …
When it comes to home Wi-Fi mesh systems, it’s been hard to find hardware that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) or outdoor settings. Most of the time, you’ll need to resort to using business access points, such as the EnGenius EWS850AP. It seems that’s about to change. Deco X50: A …
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 …
