Mesh Wi-Fi System Explained: How to Best Use Multiple Broadcasters
By now, you must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what they are. OK, they are the same thing. …
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All things relating to home networking, from network wiring to Wi-Fi and more.
TP-Link TL-SX1008 Review: A Super-Fast but Noisy Multi-Gig Switch
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 just-right option for most homes. The switch adds eight super-fast …
Zyxel XS1930-12HP Review (vs Zyxel XGS1250-12): A Complete 10Gbps Upgrade
If you’re looking to upgrade your local network completely to 10Gbps, the Zyxel XS1930-12HP Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch sure is the answer. It has everything you’d look for in wired …
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Explained: Why It’s Your Wi-Fi’s Best Friend
So, you want to blanket your sprawling property with fast Wi-Fi, but extending electrical power to the far side of your yard or that tight corner in your attic prove …
Internet and Wi-Fi in 2021: (Still) a Popular Mix of Two Different Things
Sometimes an obvious thing to one ain’t so much so to another. Case in point: The notion that the Internet and Wi-Fi are two different things. I’ve received so many …
Broadband Internet Troubleshooting: The Steps to Do It Right
We tend to only care about broadband Internet troubleshooting when there’s no connection. But of course! There’s no need to do anything when all is well. The problem is you …
Best Wi-Fi 5 Routers: On a Budget? You Should Get One of These
The Wi-Fi router is the heart of your digital home. Among other things, it provides wireless Internet to all of your devices. Generally, if you live in a small or …
MAC Address Explained and How You Can Change Yours
The MAC address is one of the two critical elements of networking. You’ll learn all about it in this post. The first thing to remember is that a MAC address …
How to Get your Home Wired with Network Cables (Almost) Like a Pro
You might have noticed by now how I’m a big fan of using cables — as opposed to Wi-Fi — as a way to extend a home network. Getting your …
Netgear’s “budget” Orbi RBK752 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Is Now Up for Grabs
Looking for a new Wi-Fi 6 solution but can’t stomach the cost of Netgear’s Orbi AX6000 (model RBK852)? Here’s some good news. Starting today, you can find the networking vendor’s …
Home Wi-Fi Network Explained and How to Build One From Scratch
This post will help almost anyone set up a home Wi-Fi network from scratch, including those without networking know-how. If you’ve never worked on a router before — or don’t …
Zyxel PLA6456 Review: A Bulky but Fast Powerline Kit
The Zyxel PLA6456BBKIT powerline adapter kit is a quick way to extend your wired network from one end of your home to another, without running an actual network cable. It …
TRENDnet TUC-ET5G vs TUC-ET2G Review: Easy Multi-Gig Upgrades
The TRENDnet TUC-ET5G USB-C 3.1 to 5GBASE-T Ethernet Adapter turns the USB port of your computer into a LAN port. That’s no novelty; there are many network USB adapters on …
IP Address Explained and How to Quickly Figure out Yours
If you’ve ever tried troubleshooting your home network or setting up a new router, you must have heard of IP address or IP for short. This post will explain more …
