access points

Do you need a router for WiFi?

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This is one of those questions that I get from time to time: Do I really need a router for WiFi? And it’s usually related to already having a modem (most likely DOCSIS), so people are wondering if a wireless router is really that necessary. Unless you have a wireless modem-router, then you do need … Read more

EnGenius EWS850AP WiFi 6 Outdoor Wireless Access Point Review

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The EnGenius EWS850AP is one of the few WiFi 6 outdoor wireless access points available (for now), sporting most of the expected features, such as the support for 1024-QAM modulation, the OFDMA (which divides the channel bandwidth in sub-carriers for a more efficient small packet transmission), a 2.5GbE port and there’s also BSS Coloring, as … Read more

Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO vs NanoHD

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Ubiquiti has been the go-to manufacturer for reliable SMB-level networking devices for almost a decade and the public has been especially fond of their wireless access point series (and surprisingly, Ubiquiti is a favored option even in the home networking market as well). One of the most popular models is the Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO (the predecessor … Read more

TRENDnet TEW-825DAP Wireless Access Point Review

The TRENDnet TEW-825DAP is a simple AC1750 wireless access point which promises to be an affordable solution for smaller, budget-tight businesses and even for any user that wants to either expand its network to cover more ground with WiFi or just to move past the consumer-grade wireless router (which is not always that reliable). TRENDnet … Read more

Zyxel NAP303 Nebula Access Point Review

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The Zyxel NAP303 is part of the Nebula Access Point (NAP) series, capable of handling a large number of clients, offering an optimized wireless experience thanks to the Load Balancing, Dynamic Channel Selection and Smart Client Steering and, using the Smart Antenna technology, it adjusts the signal transmission patterns to ensure that the interference are … Read more

Linksys LAPAC1750C vs Ubiquiti Unifi UAP-AC-PRO

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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