Netgear Launch 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Nighthawk AX8 & AX12 Routers with 5G ethernet

Netgear Launch 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Nighthawk AX8 & AX12 Routers with 5G ethernet

Most routers in the past several years have used the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, but this is getting long in the tooth now, especially as more devices use Wi-Fi than ever, and the performance demands have increased exponentially with the likes of media streaming and cloud data. IEEE 802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6 is the technology that…

Netgear Orbi RBK23 Review (RBK20) – Wi-Fi Mesh System
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Netgear Orbi RBK23 Review (RBK20) – Wi-Fi Mesh System

I am a big fan of mesh Wi-Fi systems and the Netgear Orbi range is the market leading option, so I was quite excited about finally getting to do a full review. With Netgear Orbi, they have multiple products under the same name all doing the same thing but offering slightly different specification, performance, and…

TP-Link Archer C5400 v2 review – Alexa enabled tri-band AC5400 router

TP-Link Archer C5400 v2 review – Alexa enabled tri-band AC5400 router

Premium routers tend to fall into one of two camps, ultra-high-performance single unit devices or mesh system routers. Living in a reasonably large house I love mesh systems as they provide reliable coverage across a large area, but they often sacrifice a peak speed performance, and due to the increasing number of components they can…

TP-Link Deco P7 Launched – Alexa enabled Mesh Wi-Fi with powerline and built in antivirus for £249.99

TP-Link Deco P7 Launched – Alexa enabled Mesh Wi-Fi with powerline and built in antivirus for £249.99

I am a big fan of mesh Wi-Fi systems, while they do not offer the raw performance of an expensive gaming router they eliminate most of the issues consumers face with Wi-Fi, and that is dead spots around the home. With mesh Wi-Fi you can roam around the house and your device should seamlessly switch…

AVM FRITZ!Box gets mesh Wi-Fi
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AVM FRITZ!Box gets mesh Wi-Fi

AVM the company behind the excellent range of FRITZ!Box routers have finally entered the mesh Wi-Fi market. Unlike competing brands such as the Netgear Orbi or the Linksys Velop, AVM is not releasing a separate router specialising in this, rather they are updating existing models to be compatible with the standard. FRITZ!OS 7 is the new router operating…

Zyxel Multy X Tri-Band WSQ50 vs Netgear Orbi RBK50 AC3000 Mesh Wi-Fi
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Zyxel Multy X Tri-Band WSQ50 vs Netgear Orbi RBK50 AC3000 Mesh Wi-Fi

Having recently reviewed the excellent Zyxel Multy X mesh wifi system I thought it would be worth comparing it to the market leader, the Netgear Orbi. With the growing number of Mesh Wi-Fi options on the market, each manufacturer approaches the problem at a different angle. For example, the BT Whole Home Wi-Fi is one…

Zyxel Multy X AC3000 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi review

Zyxel Multy X AC3000 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi review

Mesh Wi-Fi is the best thing to happen to Wi-Fi in years. While it is great that some manufacturers are pushing the speeds of Wi-Fi further and further, in practice, these speeds are rarely achieved, with performance degradation over distance being severe. It is not an uncommon scenario to get great Wi-Fi in one room…

Zyxel Nebula Cloud Managed POE Switch & Hybrid Cloud Access Point Review (NWA1123-AC-HD)
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Zyxel Nebula Cloud Managed POE Switch & Hybrid Cloud Access Point Review (NWA1123-AC-HD)

As someone that works from home and has dozens of devices connected to the network, I have found myself getting frustrated with consumer networking equipment. I long ditched WiFi in favour of Ethernet for any machine that stays in one spot such as all my media streamers, and PCs. I initially used multiple Netgear GS108Ev3…

Netgear GC110P Review: Netgear Insight Cloud Switch
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Netgear GC110P Review: Netgear Insight Cloud Switch

**Update 27/04/2018 – after using the switch for a few weeks now, I have updated the review in regards of its reliability. I have had no issues with it since set up, but I do find the app a bit slow to load and recognise my devices** During my trip to MWC in Barcelona this…

BT Whole Home Wi-Fi vs Netgear Orbi vs Linksys Velop Mesh Router Comparison
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BT Whole Home Wi-Fi vs Netgear Orbi vs Linksys Velop Mesh Router Comparison

Earlier in the year, I comprised a list of the available mesh router options comparing prices and reviews. I recently updated the list, and there were 3 stand out options the BT Whole Home Wi-Fi, Netgear Orbi and Linksys Velop. I was curious to explore the features of each router for a possible Wi-Fi upgrade…

Netgear Arlo Go / V-Camera by Vodafone Review
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Netgear Arlo Go / V-Camera by Vodafone Review

Netgear has established themselves as one of the market leaders in smart home security cameras with their Arlo range. I have previously reviewed the Netgear Arlo Q which is the indoor based camera from Netgear. The utterly wire-free battery-powered indoor/outdoor version is where they established themselves though. The original Arlo must have been one of…

Devolo dLAN 1200 Triple+ Powerline Lan Review
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Devolo dLAN 1200 Triple+ Powerline Lan Review

The dLAN® 1200 triple+ is the latest powerline company from Devolo. Powerline adapters are a fantastic option for people wanted fast and stable connections between their router and connected device without the mess or difficulty installing ethernet cable. With Powerline, the adaptors use the electrical wiring without our home to establish a physical connection, similar…

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