A router is the heart of a local network. Each network needs one router, and preferably no more than one.
At a minimum, a router includes a WAN port to connect to an Internet source and a few LAN ports for connecting local wired devices. Technically, a router is a layer 3 network switch.
Nowadays, the term “router” is often used to refer to a “Wi-Fi router” — one that has a built-in Wi-Fi access point. Consequently, we use “non-Wi-Fi” to refer to a standard router that lacks built-in Wi-Fi capability.
When it comes to getting connected on the go, turning your phone or even your laptop into a mobile hotspot is often enough. However, if you have a large number of devices that need high bandwidth or advanced features, such as VPN, it’s best to get a mini Wi-Fi travel …
If you’re done being impressed by the Dream Machine Beast, Ubiquiti introduced another UniFi Cloud Gateway to behold today: the all-new Enterprise Firewall Core (model EF-Core). In a way, this is the enterprise version of the UDM-Beast. So, this new piece of hardware applies only to large-scale applications. Ubiquiti Enterprise …
This post lists the five best Wi-Fi 7 routers — specifically, the best tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers — and their alternatives. Tri-band routers support all three frequency bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz. For dual-band options, those without the 6GHz band, check out these top five dual-band Wi-Fi 7 routers instead. These are …
If you’re still wondering whether it’s time to upgrade to Wi-Fi 7, do that now! You only have a few months left to enjoy the standard as a novelty. Today, TP-Link — that popular “not-Chinese” networking vendor — announced its comprehensive Wi-Fi 8 portfolio, along with a relatively concrete release …
Ubiquiti today announced the UniFi Dream Machine Beast (model UDM-Beast) as the latest in its “Dream Machine” series of UniFi Cloud Gateways. And boys, the thing drops with a bang! This brief first take will fill you in on the details, but let me cut right to the chase: from …
The headline says it. It’s perfectly fine to feel attached to that almost-decade-old Wi-Fi 6 router. In fact, it’s a relevant Wi-Fi standard for at least the next half-decade, possibly longer. The gist is that, practically speaking, it’s currently the prime time for a Wi-Fi 6 access point — as …
The ROG Rapture GT-BE19000AI has arguably been the most significant Wi-Fi 7 router for the home, thanks to its much-hyped “AI-driven” features. And the router proved to be an excellent Wi-Fi machine in my testing, delivering the fastest performance in real-world tests to date. But like all things, it’s far …
