🛒Asus RT-AC86U to Asus RT-BE86U: A Gratifying Upgrade
6 Min Read
As mentioned in the post about when it’s time to replace a Wi-Fi router, the Asus RT-AC86U was one of …
Wi-Fi 5
A collection of hands-on, no-nonsense reviews on Wi-Fi 5 routers and mesh systems.
TP-Link Omada AP-based DIY Mesh Review: Effective, Flexible, Reliable, and Possibly Even Fun
13 Min Read
In early 2019, I tried out TP-Link Omada access points (APs) for the first time to create a low-cost, do-it-yourself …
Chromecast with Google TV Review (vs. Amazon Fire TV): A Formidable Contender
10 Min Read
The $50 Chromecast with Google TV (4K), released in September 2020, and the new yet lesser HD version that came …
Synology Mesh Review: A Friendly Way to Create a Pro Wi-Fi System at Home
14 Min Read
Synology first added mesh capability to its Wi-Fi 5 router back in October 2018 with the release of the MR2200ac. …
TP-Link OneMesh Review: A Low-cost and Modest Mesh Alternative
8 Min Read
Among popular networking vendors, TP-Link is known to offer affordability. And that goes across the board among the company’s lineups, …
Best Wi-Fi 5 Mesh Systems: Still Excellent Options For Those with Modest Needs
3 Min Read
Since the first consumer-grade Wi-Fi system—the original Eero—debuted in early 2015, there have been so many others on the market, …
Best Wi-Fi 5 Routers: On a Budget? You Should Get One of These
3 Min Read
The Wi-Fi router is the heart of your digital home. Among other things, it provides wireless Internet to all of …
TRENDnet TEW-830MDR2K Review: A Slow but Reliable Generic Mesh
8 Min Read
The TRENDnet TEW-830MDR2K AC2200 Wi-Fi Mesh System is a curious case. The new tri-band Wi-Fi 5 mesh system is almost …
Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6: Why the New Never Immediately Renders the Old Completely Obsolete
8 Min Read
It’s mid-2020, and you wonder which router to get between Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6. That’s a good question. And …
UniFi BeaconHD Review: An Excellent yet Frustrating Mesh Add-on
7 Min Read
The UniFi AP BeaconHD Wi-Fi MeshPoint (model UDM-B)—a.k.a. BeaconHD or UniFi Dream Machine Beacon—from Ubiquiti, can be an excellent mesh …
Asus ZenWiFi AC Review: A True, and Improved, Wireless AiMesh System
13 Min Read
The ZenWiFi AC (model CT8) is not the first canned Wi-Fi system from Asus, but in my opinion, it’s the …
EnGenius ESR580 Tri-band Mesh Review: Not so Ingenious
7 Min Read
The EnGenius ESR580 EnMesh tri-band Whole-Home Smart Wi-Fi System is a decent mesh with the potential to be an excellent …
Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine (UDM): The Ultimate Wi-Fi 5 Router for Nerds
10 Min Read
The Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine, or UDM, is my new favorite Wi-Fi 5 router. It’s an advanced enterprise-class system packed …
Netgear Orbi RBK13 Review: A Reliable Budget Wi-Fi Mesh
6 Min Read
At $230, the all-new Netgear Orbi RBK13 is the most affordable version among the famous Orbi mesh brand. The new …
