DETAILS Manufacturer: BT Requirements: Any modem browser for administration, works best with a BT Infinity package Most of the time, ISP- provided routers leaves a lot to be desired, but BT has managed buck that trend with the release of its Home Hub 5. It’s a few months old now, but for those who are … Read more
Trendnet has stepped up its networking technology product line in recent years to the point where it’s one of the most popular companies for anything related to routing, switching and so on. It’s goes without saying, then, that what the company has to offer in terms of wireless travel accessories is going to be worth … Read more
The router has come a long way in such a short space of time. Where it was once an expensive addition to a network, external to the modem and offering very little to the home user, it’s now the most used item of technology we own. David Hayward tests six dual-band wireless routers this week … Read more
The EA9500 is an imposing slab of a router, festooned with no fewer than eight (non-removable) antennae. It fits into the plus-sized category, alongside the Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10. A big case with lots of aerials usually implies strong wireless performance, and on paper, the EA9500 is capable of delivering 1.000Mb/sec on the 2.4GHz band, … Read more
In recent years we’ve seen 802.11ac Wi-Fi take over from 802.11n, bringing higher speeds and better reception. Now there’s another standard you need to know about: 802.11s. Read our BT Whole Home Wi Fi Review This defines how a set of wireless routers can form a ‘mesh’, expanding coverage over a wider area -so you won’t … Read more
Fast Wi-Fi for any type of broadband We’ve come to expect TP-Link’s Archer routers to offer decent performance and features in an easy-to-use package. The VR2800 is no exception. Its shiny black case looks familiar, but a grille at the back hints at more power inside. For a bit more money than the average router, … Read more
This is an AC2600 Wi-Fi router, meaning it supports the current 802.11ac standard and has a total bandwidth of 2,600 megabits per second (Mbps) across its two networks, on the 2.4 and 5GHz bands. Read our D-Link DIR-882 EXO AC2600 Review. Real-life speeds are never that high, nor can the EXO AC2600 match pricier routers that quote … Read more
IT USED TO be that if you installed security software on your computer, you were protected. Not any more, as hackers aren’t just after your computer, but any device you have connected to the internet, from smart TVs to security cameras. Attacks on smart home devices are rather worrying and bound to increase. Last year, … Read more
[ HOME NETWORKING ] Securing wireless ATHREE STEP GUIDE TO MAKING WI-FI SAFE. [ NATHAN TAYLOR ] IT TOOK TIME, but most wireless solutions now ship with security on by default. Gone are the days of default open wireless networks or the use of insecure WEP (wired-equivalent privacy). It’s much harder for hackers to access … Read more
D-Link Viper 2600 MU-MIMO VDSL2/ADSL2+ Modem Router WHAT IT LACKS IN FEATURES IT MAKES UP FOR IN PERFORMANCE. CAR ENTHUSIASTS WILL tell you that when a top-of-the-line sports car is stripped down of its leather seats, aircon and other luxury features to become a slightly-faster racer, the manufacturer counterintuitively charges more for it despite you … Read more
Not the fastest in all scenarios, but a versatile extender that’s packed to the brim with features There are two things that might put you off the Linksys RE6500. The first is that it’s a little more expensive than most 802.11ac extenders. Second, it isn’t a neat all-in-one unit that plugs into a mains socket, but … Read more
Superb features and performance justify the Nighthawk’s premium price Even the most cursory glance will tell you that the Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 is no ordinary wireless extender. For a start, it looks more like a router, with a 252 x 174mm footprint and three sizeable antennas sticking out at the back. You can use it … Read more