Despite not supporting Wi-Fi 6, this affordable mesh network repeater appeals to Martin Pipe. Read our Devolo Wi-Fi ac Repeater plus Review. [wpsm_toplist] IT MAY NOT be as alluring or imposing as the latest Dolby Atmos receiver or OLED TV, but this budget-priced Wi-Fi gadget from networking specialist Devolo may be of practical value – even when … Read more
The Netgear Orbi (RBK50) has been our favourite router/Wi-Fi system since it arrived back in 2016. Its range, performance and easy setup made it the ultimate router for larger homes. Now Netgear is back with a new flagship Orbi, the RBK852, which packs the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, with an astronomical price to boot. … Read more
EXPENSIVE BUT ALSO THE MOST FEATURE-PACKED AND TELEPHONE-FRIENDLY HOME/SMB ROUTER ON THE MARKET. AT A TIME when wireless routers resemble objets d’art and are set up via apps, we became nervous when the Fritz! Box showed up: old-school-looking routers like this could be difficult to get going and operate reliably. However, Fritz! Box has attracted … Read more
For now, the RBK50 is a versatile multi box. Read our Netgear Orbi RBK50 Review. [wpsm_toplist] We mentioned when we tested the cheaper Orbi RBK40 mesh routers that Netgear s top-end RBK50, originally costing around £ for a two-pack, had been discounted. At the time of writing, it had been slashed even further to £ … Read more
Setup is easy and works well over long distances, but there are cheaper options. Read our Netgear Orbi RBK40 Review. Mesh routers spread Wi-Fi better around your home, eliminating dead spots. When we tested Netgear’s version, Orbi, it gave excellent speeds, but it was too expensive. The RBK40 is a cheaper option, with two slightly … Read more
21 Ways To Speed Up Your Home Network Does your home network feel a little sluggish? We have some solutions for you to try out A home network a mere 1 5 years ago was something only serious computing enthusiasts could brag about. Since the advent of broadband, though, and with more complex routers being … Read more
As TP-Link joins the ranks of router manufacturers offering mesh networking, Jonathan Bray puts its new Deco M5 to the test TP-Link is the latest networking-hardware manufacturer to jump on the mesh-networking bandwagon, following the lead of the Netgear Orbi, Google Wi-Fi and BT Whole Home Wi-Fi. Mesh networks use several router-like devices to distribute … Read more
Synology is more usually associated with NAS drives than routers, and when you first open the RT2600ac’s web portal you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d accidentally logged into a storage device, because it looks an awful lot like the company’s DiskStation Manager software. That’s good, though, because this slick, intuitive graphical interface makes many rivals … Read more
Andy Shaw tests a router that provides your own private Wi-Fi network that even the rest of your family can’t use Dual-band routers that offer both a 2.4GHz and a 5GHz network are old news these days. Tri-band routers are a more recent invention and go a stage further by adding a second 5GHz network … Read more
Netgear’s networking products range from the cheap and cheerful, through to the more expansive and quite technically brilliant. It’s not a bad position for the company to be in, because even various ISPs use a ‘fixed’ Netgear router. The Netgear DGND3700 N600 is a complete package of a DSL modem and router. It’s a more … Read more
Netgear Nighthawk R7000 DETAILS • Manufacturer: Netgear • Website: goo.gl/4UgrU4 • Requirements: Separate ADSL modem, any modern browser for administration This is the second Netgear review in the group, and with a name like Nighthawk, you would expect something pretty dramatic from this impressive-looking router. The Netgear Nighthawk is, apparently, fashioned after the Nighthawk stealth fighter, … Read more
Dual-band Wireless Routers Trendnet AC1750 Dual-band Wireless Router DETAILS Manufacturer: Trendnet Website: goo.gl/m8smQ4 Requirements: Separate ADSL modem, any modern browser for administration This is the second Trendnet product to feature in this group test, and it would seem that Trendnet has tried to raise the bar somewhat with this example. The AC1750 dual-band wireless router is … Read more