🛒TP-Link Archer C5400X Review: A Formidable Misnomer
10 Min Read
Calling TP-Link’s Archer C5400X MU-MIMO Tri-Band Gaming Router, a gaming router, is like calling a Hummer a race car just …
Wi-Fi 5
A collection of hands-on, no-nonsense reviews on Wi-Fi 5 routers and mesh systems.
Asus Blue Cave Router Review: A Hole Lot of Excellent Wi-Fi
8 Min Read
There’s a big, intriguing blue hole right in the middle of the Asus Blue Cave that catches your full attention …
Netgear EX7700 Extender Offers Another Easy Mesh Option
3 Min Read
Netgear today doubled down on its effort to bring its mesh technology to all existing Wi-Fi networks with the introduction …
Netgear Orbi CBK40 Review: Easy but Pricey Cable Upgrade
7 Min Read
Since the original Orbi RBK50 that came out two years ago, Netgear has released many variants of its popular Wi-Fi system. The …
TOTOLINK T10 Review: A Modest Wi-Fi Mesh System
7 Min Read
The TOTOLINK T10 Smart Home Wi-Fi System is arguably one of the most affordable Wi-Fi mesh systems on the market. …
Netgear EX7500 Extender Review: Wi-Fi Mesh System Made Easy
4 Min Read
The Netgear EX7500 Nighthawk Mesh X4S Wall-Plug Tri-Band WiFi Mesh Extender the lesser version of the EX8000. It’s much smaller, has …
Nighthawk EX8000 X6S Review: Arguably the Best Wi-Fi 5 Extender
6 Min Read
Generally, I’m not a fan of Wi-Fi extenders due to signal loss. The Netgear EX8000 X6S tri-band Wi-Fi Mesh Extender …
Linksys Velop Dual-Band Mesh Review: A Sensible Downgrade
6 Min Read
Belkin’s new Linksys Velop Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System is much cheaper than the original Tri-Band Linksys Velop that came out more …
Comtrend PG-9172PoE Review: IP Cameras’ Best Friend
4 Min Read
The Comtrend PG-9172PoE—like all other Powerline adapters—is an alternative to running network cables. But there’s more: It can also be an alternative …
Asus RT-AC86U Review: A Path to the AiMesh Wi-Fi Holy Grail
7 Min Read
If you look at the Asus RT-AC86U as a single AC2900 Wi-Fi 5 Gaming router, you’ll overlook a lot, even though, as …
Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Review: A Cool Router for Gamers
7 Min Read
Powerful hardware needs robust software to unlock its potential. Case in point: the Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming router. Running …
