TP-Link TL-WR3002X Review (vs. TL-WR1502X): An Excellent Travel Router
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The TL-WR3002X is TP-Link’s worthy upgrade to the previous TL-WR1502X that came out less than half a year ago. The new …
Networking
All things relating to home networking, from network wiring to Wi-Fi and more.
QoS Settings for Internet Calling (VoIP) and Other Real-Time Communication
6 Min Read
We use the Internet for all sorts of applications, and not all of them are created equal. Things can get …
MoCA, Explained: Tips on Turning Coax into Ethernet Wiring
10 Min Read
I’ve always recommended using network cables to extend a (Wi-Fi) home network. I still do. However, when running new wires …
Top Five Best DIY Mesh Wi-Fi System: Customize Your Network to the Max!
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While shopping for a home Wi-Fi system, we often overlook the do-it-yourself (DIY) options and opt for a purpose-built solution, …
Ubiquiti UniFi Network Overview: UniFi OS’ Powerful Application for All Things Networking
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Among popular networking vendors, Ubiquiti has a unique approach, UniFi, that suits users from novices to enterprise-class. This post provides …
ASUS AiMesh Overview: Years-Long Effort to Better Wi-Fi Coverage
5 Min Read
AiMesh is a free feature available in all routers since the beginning of 2018, starting with the RT-AC86U, initially as …
Wi-Fi Range Explained: Great Expectations vs. Harsh Reality of the Invisible Magic
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One of the most essential elements of a home router is its Wi-Fi range. Wireless signals are invisible, so how …
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100 Review (vs. TP-Link Archer BE230): A New Level of Bare Minimum Wi-Fi 7
9 Min Read
If you find NETGEAR’s Nighthawk RS200‘s $200 price tag a bit too high, the Nighthawk RS100 is a worthy alternative …
Ubiquiti UniFi Express 7 (UX7) Review (vs. UDR7): A Tiny, Robust, and Flexible Entry-Level Multi-Gig Mesh Router
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Of Ubiquiti’s newly released gateway trio, the UniFi Express 7 (UX7) is the most modest. It’s the closest thing to …
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Fiber (UCG-Fiber) Review (vs. UCG-Max): The Best Non-Wi-Fi Router
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In my review of the UCG-Max last year, I used “painful” to describe the lack of 10Gbps support in the …
