🛒EasyMesh Explained (vs. OneMesh): Untangling TP-Link’s Confusing DIY Wi-Fi Systems
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If I put “TP-Link” and “mesh” in a sentence, you’d likely think of the popular Deco family. And you’re not …
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All things relating to home networking, from network wiring to Wi-Fi and more.
Ubiquiti U7-Lite Review (vs. U7 Pro Max): A Solid Wi-Fi 7 Access Point for the Practical-Minded
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At less than $100, the UniFi Access Point U7-Lite, often referred to as UniFi U7-Lite, first announced on March 3, …
Ubiquiti Teleport VPN, Explained: Effective and Free Personal Virtual Private Network
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You may have noticed that I’m not a fan of using VPNs unnecessarily as a way to be “secure” or …
Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS Review (vs. U7 Pro Max): An Excellent Fanless UniFi Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
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The U7 Pro XGS, first released on March 11, 2025, together with the U7 Pro XG, is the 10Gbps and …
ASUSWRT Firmware vs. ASUSwrt-Merlin, Explained: Everything Behind the “Magic”
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If you’ve never heard of the ASUSwrt-Merlin firmware, know that extra magic can be available to a select group of …
Ubiquiti UDM Pro Max Review (vs. UDM-SE): 2025’s Ultimate Home-Friendly Rackmount UniFi Console
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Ubiquiti’s UniFi Dream Machine Pro Max (model UDM Pro Max) is not a new product. It was first announced over …
Ubiquiti Pro XG 8 PoE Review: An Excellent 10Gbps Switch that’s a UniFi Console’s Perfect Companion
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The Ubiquiti Switch Pro XG 8 PoE (model USW-Pro-XG-8-PoE), first unveiled in late April as part of a new Pro …
TP-Link Archer GE650 Review (vs. Archer GE800): An Excellent Compact Mid-Tier Wi-Fi 7 Router
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The Archer GE650, first announced at CES 2025, is in many ways the lesser version of TP-Link’s first Wi-Fi 7 …
ASUS New Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Routers Unveiled: Eight 2.5Gbps Ports and AFC
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If you are looking for a gaming router with lots of network ports, ASUS has something you might want to …
TP-Link 2025 Wi-Fi 7 Hardware Is Here: Get Ready to Be Confused
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Today, TP-Link announced the availability of an extensive collection of Wi-Fi 7 broadcasters, including routers, mesh systems, and extenders. A …
