🛒Quick Tips on Achieving the Best Wi-Fi: How to Build an Effective Home Network
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When setting up a home network, everyone wants to have the best Wi-Fi coverage in the fastest way with the …
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Wi-Fi Access Points, Explained: Tips on Building a Serious Wired Home Wi-Fi Network
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Wi-Fi access points (WAPs, or APs) are similar to extenders, with one significant difference: an AP connects to the existing …
TP-Link Deco Overview: Everything You Need to Know about the Popular Mesh Brand
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This post will give you an overview of TP-Link Deco, a known mesh brand, including its brief history, what you …
Linksys Velop Smart Wi-Fi Overview: A Flexible (Mesh) Platform
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This post is a primer on Linksys Velop, a popular brand for home mesh-ready routers and purpose-built systems. While the …
How to Pick the Best Mesh Wi-Fi System for Your Home: The Quick Buying Guide
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There are so many Wi-Fi systems on the market, and this post will point you in the right direction and …
Mesh Network Setup: Hardware Diagrams and Practical Tips for the Best Result
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A Wi-Fi system generally includes two or more broadcasters—if you get a canned solution, it’s often available in a 2-pack …
Wi-Fi Systems, Explained: What Constitutes a Mesh, Its Benefits, and When You Need One
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You must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what …
Asus ExpertWiFi Overview (vs. ZenWifi): A New Mesh-Ready SOHO Hardware Series
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On January 4, 2023, Asus unveiled its new ExpertWiFi product line. After unsurprisingly missing the initial availability target, initially set …
Netgear Orbi Overview: The Ups and Downs of the Dedicated Wireless Backhaul Concept
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This post will give you an overview of the Orbi mesh family, Netgear’s popular canned Wi-Fi system. While a specific …
EnGenius FIT Review (with FitCon100 Controller): DIY Mesh Wi-Fi Made Relatively Simple
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For years, TP-Link’s Omada has been one of my favorite DIY mesh systems using multiple Wi-Fi access points (WAPs). Now, …
Extending Coverage the Easy Way: A Guide to Picking the Best Wi-Fi Extenders
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In case it’s not clear, I’m not a fan of Wi-Fi extenders—often incorrectly referred to as “Wi-Fi boosters” which don’t …
Synology NAS Servers: Why They’re Safe Choices and How to Start with One
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Years ago, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was …
Synology Mesh Review: A Friendly Way to Create a Pro Wi-Fi System at Home
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Synology first added mesh capability to its Wi-Fi 5 router back in October 2018 with the release of the MR2200ac. …
TP-Link Omada-based DIY Mesh Review: Effective, Affordable, Possibly Even Fun
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In early 2019, I tried out TP-Link Omada access points (APs) for the first time to create a low-cost do-it-yourself …
