If we were to follow the values on the router boxes, the most suitable channel width for 5GHz would be 160MHz, with every other setting pushed to the maximum (including the transmit power). And, while I won’t deny that it’s entirely possible to see a better throughput this way, these overhyped features and inflated numbers … Read more
The correct answer to whether you should change the WiFi AP transmit power depends on the network density and the amount of interference. If you’re in the middle of nowhere, you could have some fun pushing everything to the maximum, but in a crowded area, which includes all cities, you’re going to have a bad … Read more
The EnGenius ECW230S is currently one of the two WiFi 6 access points that make use of the WIPS and Zero DFS radios to dramatically improve the way the system admin can monitor the network by getting a better understanding of the channel utilization, the live clients and some other network activities. EnGenius ECW230S EnGeniusTech.com … Read more
While the WiFi brings some obvious benefits over the cabled Ethernet connection, we soon realized that the open air is a tricky medium and the WiFi dead spots are a common consequence. The good news is that you can fix them at virtually any budget since it’s there are repeaters, access points and mesh routers … Read more
The usual answer to what are the Beacon Interval recommended settings is to use the default value (100ms). And that’s because it’s a fairly sensitive setting that can mess up the way the network functions (in regards to the connection with client devices and between access points). But then again, you paid for the entire … Read more
The Ubiquiti U6-LR (Unifi 6 Long Range) is one of the best WiFi 6 access points that the manufacturer has developed so far and, alongside the U6-Lite, the U6-Pro and the newer U6-Enterprise, Ubiquiti manages to cover the entire market spectrum, allowing for an easy transition for any SMB (or SME) that may want to … Read more
The Zyxel WAX630S is one of the new members of the Unified Pro WiFi 6 access points developed for SMB and enterprise use, and the device seems to be a more compact version of the WAX650S that I tested a couple of years ago, but are there other changes that go farther than skin-deep? Zyxel … Read more
The EnGenius ECW220S is a part of the new security access points which make use of the full spectrum of features from AirGuard and, as its name suggests, it is a buffed up version of the ECW220 that we tested close to a year ago. The EnGenius ECW220S does look identical on the outside to … Read more
The TP-Link EAP660 HD was created to showcase TP-Link’s ability to implement some of the newer technologies that are associated to the WiFi 6 standard and yes, at the moment, this is the best WiFi 6 access point offered by the Chinese manufacturer. TP-Link EAP660 HD TP-Link.com Check Product Amazon.com Check Product TP-Link has been … Read more
The EnGenius ECW220 is the second WiFi 6 access point from the Cloud Managed series that’s designed for indoor use and yes, it’s less equipped than the current flagship model, the ECW230, but it’s not just a stripped down model. Not at all. We are dealing with a far more compact wireless access point (which … Read more