🛒Linksys Velop Smart Wi-Fi Overview: A Flexible (Mesh) Platform
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This post is a primer on Linksys Velop, a popular brand for home mesh-ready routers and purpose-built systems. While the …
Mesh
Short for “mesh Wi-Fi system,” a mesh is when you use multiple Wi-Fi broadcasters to deliver a seamless wireless local network for a large area.
How to Pick the Best Mesh Wi-Fi System for Your Home: The Quick Buying Guide
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There are so many Wi-Fi systems on the market, and this post will point you in the right direction and …
TP-Link Deco BE95 BE33000 Mesh Review (vs. Deco BE85): More on Paper, Less in Reality
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As the first quad-band hardware with the 6GHz spectrum split in two, the TP-Link Deco BE95 BE33000 Quad-Band Whole Home …
Mesh Network Setup: Hardware Diagrams and Practical Tips for the Best Result
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A Wi-Fi system generally includes two or more broadcasters—if you get a canned solution, it’s often available in a 2-pack …
Wi-Fi Systems, Explained: What Constitutes a Mesh, Its Benefits, and When You Need One
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You must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what …
Asus ExpertWiFi Overview (vs. ZenWifi): A New Mesh-Ready SOHO Hardware Series
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On January 4, 2023, Asus unveiled its new ExpertWiFi product line. After unsurprisingly missing the initial availability target, initially set …
Amazon eero Max 7 Review (vs. TP-Link Deco BE85): An Overpriced Package of Multi-Gig Wired Performance, Mediocre Wi-Fi, and Terrible App
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Amazon’s eero Max 7—its first foray into Wi-Fi 7—was first available on October 26, 2023, months before the latest Wi-Fi …
Linksys Velop Pro 7 Review: Elegant Design Meets Modest Wi-Fi 7 Performance
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Linksys’s first Wi-Fi 7 hardware, the Velop Pro 7 BE11000, sure is sexy. It comes in a legit “designer” look. …
Netgear Orbi 970 Series (RBE973S) Review (vs. TP-Link Deco BE85): A Tiring Mixed Bag of Complicated Wi-Fi, Real Multi-Gigabit, and a Major Sticker Shock
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First available in late September 2023, the Orbi 970 Series, Netgear’s first Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, proved complicated to test. …
TP-Link Deco BE85 BE22000 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Review: A True Multi-Gigabit Solution for a Large Home
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Officially available in early May 2023, the TP-Link Deco BE85 BE22000 Tri-Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System is the …
MSI Enters the Wi-Fi 7 Race with Roamii Mesh Lineup and the RadiX BE22000 Turbo Gaming Router That Moves
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After the two first Wi-Fi 6 and 6E routers in decades, the Radix AX6600 and RadiX AXE6600, at the heels …
Netgear Orbi Overview: The Ups and Downs of the Dedicated Wireless Backhaul Concept
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This post will give you an overview of the Orbi mesh family, Netgear’s popular canned Wi-Fi system. While a specific …
EasyMesh Explained (vs. TP-Link OneMesh): Untangling that Add-on DIY Wi-Fi Mess
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If I put “TP-Link” and “mesh” in a sentence, you’d likely think of the popular Deco family. And you’re not …
Top Five Best DIY Mesh Wi-Fi Approaches: Build Yourself the Fastest System Today!
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While shopping for a home Wi-Fi system, we often overlook DIY mesh options and opt for a purpose-built—or “canned”—solution. And …
