When having trouble getting a good performance from your wireless router or access point, the first settings that people usually change is the WiFi channel. And it makes sense considering that it may be just a bit ‘too crowded’, so change the number, save and the WiFi speed should come back to life, right? It … Read more
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
I have installed a few wireless cameras the last couple of years and I admit, I didn’t really think whether the wireless camera antenna positioning truly matters. I just mounted the device on the wall, put the antenna upwards and left it alone to do its thing. And the reason why the thought of adjusting … Read more
The Asus RT-AX53U is yet another AX1800-class router released by the Taiwanese manufacturer and, while I don’t mind having some diversity, why not choose the RT-AX56U or even the RT-AX55 instead? The Asus RT-AX53U is definitely less powerful than the RT-AX56U and it’s clear to see when checking out the internal hardware, but it doesn’t … Read more
The best wireless access point is a networking device that needs to keep up with the fast pace of tech development by implementing the latest technologies suitable for both small and medium businesses (allowing the creation of large scalable networks), as well as for the home user, especially as an equivalent to the mesh WiFi … Read more
The X-Sense SC06-W is a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm (or detector) that was designed to not only quickly let you know that there’s fire and/or rising levels of CO in your house, but to also inter-connect with other wireless X-Sense from the Link+ line. X-Sense SC06-W X-sense.com Check Product Amazon.com Check Offer The X-Sense … Read more
The Netgear RAX43 or AX5 can be considered a mid-range WiFi 6 router and it sits a bit above the RAX40 (the second generation!), but immediately below the Netgear RAX50. And, when put next to the RAX50, there really aren’t that many differences, with the exception of the less powerful 5GHz radio band (I will … Read more
I know that after you purchase that expensive WiFi 6 router, you think that you’re set for at least a decade and can now fully enjoy an excellent wireless performance, but how long do routers last in our current market? Hardware-wise, the routers used to last for a very long time, a decade or more. … Read more
I have recently moved to a new office and it’s an older building with concrete walls and, since, naturally, the WiFi refused to cover the entire space, it made me wonder how can one boost the WiFi signal through walls? There are a few ways to easily do it, from using a mesh system which … Read more
The Vebach JW33 is a fairly inexpensive 20W wireless charger (Qi technology) that was designed to magnetically attach to your phone and charge it up as quickly as most regular wall adapters could. Certainly, there are some powerful fast chargers as well (such as the Kovol Sprint 120W), but they don’t really beat the convenience … Read more