Let’s say you got your brand new Linksys router, you plug in the power and the Internet cables, connect the device to a computer (via an Ethernet cable) and … nothing seems to work. Before sending the router to the tech heaven (or back to the retailer), here are some of the most common Linksys … Read more
The DrayTek Vigor2926 is part of the latest Dual-WAN VPN router series released by the Taiwan-based manufacturer to aid the SMBs in their endeavour to achieve the maximum network security and reliability. The Vigor2926 is also the successor to the relatively popular Vigor2925 which was a security-focused broadband router that could offer a flexible LAN … Read more
As its name suggests, the Gosund Smart WiFi Light Bulb is an IoT device created to replace the traditional light bulb by adding the ability to customize the colour, the brightness level and create schedules for when the light will be turned On or Off, all that through a mobile application (or using a virtual … Read more
The Linksys LAPAC1750C and the Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-PRO are two AC1750 wireless access points that can be integrated within a controller (Cloud based or offline), offering an easy deployment of multiple devices on various sites. The Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO has been a long time favourite in the networking community and for good reason, since it can … Read more
The iStorage diskAshur 2 is a rugged external HDD built to offer full protection for the stored data by relying on the real-time military grade AES 256-bit hardware encryption (XTS mode) and ensuring that without the PIN, any type of attack is rendered useless. iStorage diskAshur 2 Amazon.com Check Offer iStorage-UK.com Check Offer These type … Read more
The Linksys AC1750 LAPAC1750C is one of the three newly released wireless access points from the California-based manufacturer of networking devices, but, as with the WRT3200ACM and the WRT32X, Linksys is being a bit weird with its devices and the LAPAC1750C doesn’t differ in any way from its older sibling (the LAPAC1750) in terms of … Read more
The Gosund Smart Plug has been enjoying a great deal of popularity thanks to its minimalist design and its integration with the main smart home assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home (as well as the IoT protocol, IFTTT), allowing a seamless interaction with various smart home devices. A bit over a year ago, … Read more
The TP-Link Deco M5 and Google WiFi are two popular dual-band WiFi systems (the Google WiFi had the advantage of being released several months earlier than the Deco M5), both sharing very similar traits, while also focusing towards the same type of audience: users that have a large house with lots of wireless “dead-zones”. The … Read more
The TP-Link Deco M5 was the first WiFi system released by the Shenzhen-based company in an attempt to join the then-already established group of systems, which included the the Linksys Velop, the Google WiFi and the Netgear Orbi. The WiFi systems were and still are the hottest thing in the networking world (right next to … Read more
The TRENDnet TPE-LG80 is an 8-port PoE+ Ethernet switch, recently released by the California-based manufacturer as part of its new Long Range series which focuses towards ensuring that the PoE+ signal can be extended up to 656 feet while maintaining a multi-megabit throughput (10 Mbps full duplex) – by default, PoE can usually reach only … Read more