Networking

Tenda AC18 Wireless-AC1900 Dual Band Gigabit Router Review

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The Tenda AC18 AC1900 is one of the latest wireless routers released by the Taiwanese manufacturer and it is the second AC1900 router provided by Tenda. The first attempt was with the Tenda AC15, a modest (entry-level from the performance-point-of-view) device that came with a surprisingly low price and was specifically aimed at people that … Read more

Linksys WRT1900ACS vs ASUS AC2400 RT-AC87U

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Note: The review has been updated using the third version of Linksys WRT1900AC, the WRT1900ACS. Seems like yesterday that I received my first router, a Linksys WRT54G and there was this fascination with how to configure it in order to give its best, especially since the software was Open Source. Now, more than a decade later, Linksys gave … Read more

D-Link DSL-3782 ADSL/VDSL Modem Router Review

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The D-Link DSL-3782 is an AC1200 wireless dual-band modem router, suitable for home networks, as well as for small offices, incorporating both the functions of an AC1200 router and the versatility of the integrated ADSL2+/VDSL2 technology (which ensures download speeds of up to 100 Mbps). D-Link is a well-known Taiwanese multinational manufacturer of networking equipment, … Read more

TP-Link Archer C5 V2 Review

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The release of the new TP-Link Archer C5 V2 proves that manufacturers haven’t completely abandoned the entry-level networking sector and that there is still a lot of focus towards the AC1200 routers, considering the fact that some people may not be easily persuaded to go for the higher numbers on the box (most people won’t … Read more

Netis WF2780 Wireless AC1200 Router review

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Netis WF2780 is a wireless AC1200 entry-level router, repeater and access point, all into one device, clearly targeting the home users audience. You may have not heard about Netis, since it’s not as well known as the other Chinese brands (like TP-Link), but, NETIS SYSTEMS is a global provider of networking devices, focusing on both … Read more

ASUS RT-ACRH13 Dual-Band 2×2 AC1300 Review

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The ASUS RT-ACRH13 is one of the latest routers to be released by the Taiwanese company this year, with a clear focus towards the home users. It came as a surprise to see an attempt to include some of the latest technologies from the networking world into a rather inexpensive device (the RT-ACRH13 uses the … Read more

D-Link AC3200 Ultra WiFi DIR-890L/R Router Review

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D-Link is one of the first networking manufacturers to have released an AC3200 tri-band router (after Netgear revealed the Nighthawk X6), aiming to give the home users a taste of the latest technologies. The problem is that the consumer market is often at a disadvantage, because technology evolves at a faster rate than it can … Read more

Asus RT-AC68U vs Linksys WRT1900ACS

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The networking market is in continuous transformation and through an ongoing process of auto-discovery. Routers and other type of networking equipment have evolved from delivering basic functionality to huge throughput numbers and creative technologies. While before, a wiring system was all that was needed, the shift towards the wireless communication gave birth to the BeamForming … Read more

Arris SBR-AC1900P SURFboard Router with RipCurrent G.hn Technology Review

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Recently, Arris released a trio of SURFboard routers (AC1200, AC1900 and AC3200) and I’m going to focus on Arris SBR-AC1900P SURFboard, which is a very interesting device: not only does it perform as a capable dual-band WiFi router, it also comes with the RipCurrent G.hn technology (Gigabit Home Networking). Arris SBR-AC1900P Amazon.com Check Offer I … Read more

Asus RT-AC88U vs Asus RT-AC3200

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It’s been quite some time since the leading networking products manufacturers have moved on from the AC1900 devices and developed more advanced routers that included the MU-MIMO and the tri-band technology, featuring AC2600, AC3200 and the AC5300 speeds, all in an attempt to break the barriers between the consumer and the small-business market. Some may … Read more