Netgear Unveils Mid-tier SXK50 AX5400 Orbi Pro and PoE SMB Multi-Gig Switch
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Netgear today announced a new Orbi Pro set, the AX5400 SXK50, and a Multi-Gig PoE switch, the MS108EUP — both …
Networking
All things relating to home networking, from network wiring to Wi-Fi and more.
Quietly, Netgear Kills Web-based Remote Management, Pushing Mobile Apps
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Here’s some potentially upsetting news for those who use Netgear home Wi-Fi routers. As it turned out, for some time …
QoS Explained and How to Get Better Voice and Video Calls over Wi-Fi
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Let me guess. You’re here because you’ve had an issue with Voice over IP (VoIP) or video conference calls. Or …
Mesh Wi-Fi System Explained: How to Best Use Multiple Broadcasters
21-min Read
By now, you must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea …
TP-Link TL-SX1008 Review: A Super-Fast but Noisy Multi-Gig Switch
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The TP-Link TL-SX1008 is the third 10Gbps Multi-Gig switch I’ve tested, and while not exactly the charm, it’s almost the …
Zyxel XS1930-12HP Review (vs Zyxel XGS1250-12): A Complete 10Gbps Upgrade
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If you’re looking to upgrade your local network completely to 10Gbps, the Zyxel XS1930-12HP Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch sure is …
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained: Why It’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
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So, you want to blanket your sprawling property with fast Wi-Fi, but extending electrical power to the far side of …
Internet and Wi-Fi: A Popular Tech Case of Mistaken Identity
8-min Read
Sometimes an obvious thing to one ain’t so much so to another. Case in point: The notion that the Internet …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: The Steps to Do It Right
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We tend to only care about broadband Internet troubleshooting when there’s no connection. But of course! There’s no need to …
Best Wi-Fi 5 Routers: On a Budget? You Should Get One of These
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The Wi-Fi router is the heart of your digital home. Among other things, it provides wireless Internet to all of …
MAC Address Explained and How You Can Change Yours
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The MAC address is one of the two critical elements of networking. You’ll learn all about it in this post. …
How to Get your Home Wired with Network Cables (Almost) Like a Pro
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You might have noticed by now how I’m a big fan of using cables — as opposed to Wi-Fi — …
Netgear’s “budget” Orbi RBK752 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Is Now Up for Grabs
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Looking for a new Wi-Fi 6 solution but can’t stomach the cost of Netgear’s Orbi AX6000 (model RBK852)? Here’s some …
Home Wi-Fi Network Explained and How to Build One From Scratch
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This post will help almost anyone set up a home Wi-Fi network from scratch, including those without networking know-how. If …
