US Mulls Banning TP-Link Routers: The Why
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The reasons on the surface behind why the US government consider banning TP-Link routers.
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All things related to TP-Link, a China-origin networking vendor and the maker of the Deco mesh family.
In recent years, TP-Link has put out an effort to show that it’s not a “Chinese” company but a “global multinational group” by, among other things, moving its HQs to Singapore and the U.S.
TP-Link Deco BE25 Review (vs. TP-Link BE3600): Reliable Wi-Fi 7 for the Budget-minded with Low Expectations
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Today, TP-Link officially announced the availability of its latest Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems, the Deco BE25 (a.k.a. Deco BE5000) and the TP-Link BE3600 (a.k.a Deco BE23 or Deco WB10800). Both are super affordable, costing $299 and $199 for a 3-pack, respectively, cheaper than many Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E counterparts. …
TP-Link Omada EAP610GP-Desktop Quick Take: A No-Drilling-Required Versatile Business Access Point
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Today, the networking vendor unveils the all-new Omada AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Desktop GPON Access Point, or EAP610GP-Desktop for short. If you’re a fan of TP-Link’s Omada access point and just don’t want to have to drill holes into a wall to mount the hardware, this new AP will be right …
TP-Link Omada DIY Mesh Wi-Fi Overview: Effective, Flexible, Reliable, and 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 mesh Wi-Fi system using Wi-Fi 5 hardware and was quite impressed with it. Then, in late 2022, I tested the ecosystem again with a few Wi-Fi 6 and 6E APs. …
TP-Link Omada EAP783 Review (vs. Zyxel WBE660s): A Formidable Top-Tier Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
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The single digit in the model name that separates TP-Link Omada EAP783 from the previously reviewed EAP773 makes a huge difference. Specifically, the higher-end AP you’re reading about is almost twice as large and has twice the Wi-Fi bandwidth. In return, it’s also significantly more expensive. Overall, it’s a formidable …
TP-Link Omada EAP773 Review (vs. Zyxel NWA130BE): A Solid Entry-level Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
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The Omada EAP773 BE11000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 access point is not the first TP-Link business access point I’ve had my hands on. Prior to this, I used a large number of Omada units and have published reviews on a few. What makes the new AP special, though, is the fact …
Omada Cloud Essentials Quick Take: Valuable Cloud-based Free Controller For TP-Link Business Hardware
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If you’re looking to build an advanced DIY Wi-Fi mesh system, here’s some good news. Today, TP-Link announced the availability of its Omada Cloud Essentials as an option for those who want to build the system without a local controller. Specifically, if you want to start a Wi-Fi system using …
