Networking

FS Mini Media Converter Review (MMC-GASFP-V): What is it and why do you need one?

The FS Mini media converter is a small box that has the role of interconnecting fiber optic cabling with twisted pair cables, essentially converting the light waves from the fiber optic cables into the electric signal that’s used with copper twisted pair cables. FS Mini Media Converter FS.COM Check Product If you’re familiar with the … Read more

Asus RT-AX55 vs RT-AX56U: You get what you pay for

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The Asus RT-AX55 and the RT-AX56U are, currently, the only entry-level models that Asus has made available for the consumer public and, while some other manufacturers have simply re-released the same router twice with a different design (to artificially overcrowd the market – check out the Netgear AX10 and the AX20), the RT-AX55 and the … Read more

Asus RT-AX82U WiFi 6 Router Review

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Asus seems to be on the roll with the AX technology and besides the myriad of models from last year, it has now also released the RT-AX82U and the RT-AX86U, the latter being the successor to the RT-AC86U and both routers are focused towards improving the online gaming experience. I managed to get my hands … Read more

Netgear R6700AX (RAX10) AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Review: Just a RAX20 with a Different Skin?

The Netgear R6700AX (or RAX10 depending on the region) can be considered the WiFi 6 successor to the Netgear R6700 which was an excellent WiFi 5 router, overshadowed only by the iconic R7000. And while there’s nothing wrong with relying on the nostalgia factor, we already had an AX1800 router from Netgear and things get … Read more

EnGenius ECS1112FP Ethernet Switch Review

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The EnGenius ECS1112FP is part of the Cloud-managed Ethernet switches and similarly to the entry-level ECS1008P that I tested about a year ago, the ECS1112FP does not have multi-Gigabit ports, but this model does come with a couple of SFP ports for a better Uplink connection. EnGenius ECS1112FP EnGeniusTech.com Check Product It’s clear that the … Read more