The Netgear Orbi RBK852 was the first mesh Wi-Fi 6 system to be announced and it costs a staggering $699.99 for a two-pack system, in the UK things are worse, we have to payout £709.99. Recently Ubiquiti announced the AmpliFi Alien which will be $379 per device. During CES, TP-Link have announced their first mesh…
I have waxed lyrical about the benefits of mesh Wi-Fi systems for home users this year. When I first implemented a mesh system it resolved all the issues with black spots around my home and avoided the issues of running multiple routers from different brands. As much as I love mesh Wi-Fi, on the constant…
Padding out the TP-Link Deco line up is the new Deco P9 which is a step up compared to the P7 I reviewed earlier in the year. While this sounds like it should offer all the features the M9 does, they are not quite like for like in the full feature set. Deco P9 vs…
I love Netgear, I love Mesh Wi-Fi, and I love Wi-Fi 6. So I have been quite excited about the new RBK852 WiFi 6 Tri-band Mesh System from Netgear, however, you should expect some sticker shock. If you thought WiFi 6 routers were expensive then the RBK852 is going to make your toes curl. Early…
If you want reliable Wi-Fi across a large home but don’t want large ugly routers dotted around then Zyxel may have the system for you with their latest mesh Wi-Fi system. The new Zyxel Multy U AC2100 Mesh System is more affordable, smaller and more attractive than the Zyxel Multy X Tri-Band AC3000 I have…
I have reviewed quite a lot of mesh Wi-Fi systems, and somehow the existence of the Nokia Beacon has eluded me. The Nokia Beacon 1 launched at the start of July and is currently only available in the US. The Nokia Beacon 3 launched at some point this year but appears to have had so…
Launched in October 2018 I have finally had a chance to test the new TP-Link Deco P7 Hybrid Mesh system that uses powerline to establish a connection between the satellites. Currently priced at £189.99 on Amazon, the Deco range of products are some of the best reviewed on Amazon, and this pricing puts it at…
One of the great things about Netgear Orbi (and other mesh wi-fi systems too) is the ability to expand the system to broaden the range. Unlike old Wi-Fi extenders you don’t suffer the same level of performance degradation with a Mesh network, so it is possible to expand the system to be as big as…
The Netgear Orbi range of Mesh Wi-Fi systems is arguably the best on the market, and the most reviewed Mesh System on Amazon. I have previously reviewed the Netgear Orbi RBK23 and loved it, I still use it for my Wi-Fi now as it offers more than enough performance for my needs. One of the…
Following my recent review of the excellent D-Link COVR-2202 Mesh Wi-Fi system, I started thinking about what were the most affordable options on the market. The COVR-2202 is great, but it costs well over £200, as does the Netgear RBK23, and these are only mid-range options, the Netgear RBK53 with three satellites will set you…
D-Link has multiple COVR Wi-Fi Mesh systems available, and the COVR-2202 sits at the top of the pack with a current price of £231.54 on Amazon. In recent months it has been as low as £159.99. This system is a triband mesh system using a dedicated 5 GHz backhaul which can achieve combined speeds of…
Mesh Wi-Fi is the best thing to happen to Wi-Fi in years and solves most of the issues consumers have with their Wi-Fi, and that is poor range or black spots around the home. I have reviewed several Mesh Wi-Fi systems now including Netgear Orbi and Zyxel Multy, though I have not reviewed a TP-Link…