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
The Netgear Orbi is the first WiFi system from the American manufacturer of networking products which was created to cater to those people that need to cover with WiFi a larger home and its surroundings, but it should also be enough for a small or medium office. In 2017, there has been an interesting shift … Read more
The Asus RT-AC86U and the Netgear R7800 X4S are two of the most popular wireless routers on the market, the latter focusing towards covering more space with WiFi than your average router, while the former is equipped with newer and better internal specs, therefore making it perfect for various applications (especially for VPN). The Netgear … Read more
The FRITZ!Box 7590 is one of the latest modem routers released by the German-based networking company (AVM) and, while its minimalist exterior may not give it away, this device is more than meets the eye: it can function as a DECT station for up to six handsets, it is compatible with ADSL/VDSL/fiber optic lines, it … Read more
The Netgear AC1200 R6220 is budget-friendly dual-band wireless router which aims at catering to the needs of those people that find the latest devices (mostly AC1750+) with all their bells and whistles unnecessary. Sure enough, the R6220 should be well suited for the users that live in small apartments and that expect to only have … Read more
As its name suggests, the Netgear Nighthawk R7000P is the successor to one of the most popular dual-band routers, the Nighthawk R7000, a device known for both its solid wireless performance and for its iconic, stealth plane-inspired design. Three years after its release, Netgear decided that it had to adhere to more of the 802.11ac … Read more
The Google WiFi was released about a couple of years ago as a reaction to the traditional single router which couldn’t entirely cover a larger home with WiFi, so Google decided to make use of the ambitious home-suitable mesh technology and relying on multiple identical units, the manufacturer managed to start the new WiFi system … Read more
The Asus RT-ACRH17 is an AC1700 router that was released a bit over a year ago as a successor to the relatively popular RT-ACRH13 and part of the exclusive RH line, so it’s limited to only a few countries. The RT-ACRH13 felt more like an experiment from ASUS to see if it could implement more … Read more
If the WiFi signal from your router can’t reach every corner of your house or office, then using a wireless access point to extend the coverage is the best solution, with Ubiquiti UniFi UAP-AC-PRO and Zyxel NWA1123-AC HD being two great options for both home and small or medium businesses. Obviously, the WiFi mesh systems … Read more
The DrayTek VigorAP 920RP is one of the three newly released access points from the 920R series especially designed to be suitable for outdoors conditions, focusing towards offering a reliable connection even in a more challenging environment (protection against extreme temperature) and maintaining a decent coverage despite some interference. DrayTek VigorAP 920RP DrayTek.com Check Product … Read more