Zyxel Multy X Review – We test a new mesh router that outperforms every model we’ve ever tested Mesh routers are a relatively new way of solving the perennial problem of weak Wi-Fi. Such systems consist of two or more units – each one a router in its own right – using a strong, dedicated connection to … Read more
Table of ContentsVERDICTWIRED UPBLOCK AND LOADSIGNAL BOOSTSpecifications VERDICT Plenty of features and a neat design with great performance, but the price makes this kit hard to justify over the competition [content-egg module=Amazon template=custom/compact_extra] MESH WIRELESS NETWORKING systems make a lot of sense for most people, giving a way to upgrade wireless performance without having to … Read more
Devolo GigaGate Review – Mesh routers are the new solution to poor Wi-Fi reception, and every networking company under the sun is launching its own version. They all work in a similar way. You cable one mesh router to your existing one, and it communicates directly with your PCs and devices and also with one or … Read more
ASUS’S LATEST DSL ROUTER AIMS TO BE AN ACE OPTION FOR HOME NETWORKS. LOOKING LIKE THE front of some kind of cyberpunk muscle-car, Asus’s most-recent 802.1 lac muter brings together a huge range of features with built-in DSL modem into one family-oriented device. Matching the excellent RT-AC88U ‘s 802.11ac Wi-Fi capabilities (with top 5GHz speeds … Read more
Intuitive GUI Very powerful Wi-Fi Built in VPN connection to outside VPN providers Not value for your wallet sadly [sc name=”Youtube”] Table of ContentsBlack BirdTotal ConnectionBest RouterVERDICT:Specifications Black Bird Take one look at the design and you would immediately see that the Netgear Nighthawk XR500 Gaming Router means business. With its angular shape and futuristic … Read more
More Than Just A Signal – Spread the net, far and wide, to many devices and stream HD content seamlessly If you ever find that your WiFi range is insufficient, it’s time to get a new router. Sometimes the stock router that comes together with your ISP just doesn’t cut it when it comes to WiFi … Read more
Two ports can be ganged together to provide a single 2Gb/sec link The Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is incredibly expensive, but it brings together just about every feature you could want. As well as the latest AC5300 Wi-Fi support, it includes eight Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB ports, built-in lifetime protection against online threats and … Read more
Sky Q Hub, free with internet package The Sky Q Hub isn’t for everyone: it’s specifically designed to work solely with Sky’s own broadband services, so it’s off the table if you’re set up with a different broadband provider. Frankly, though, you’re not missing out on much. Probably the best aspect of the Sky Q … Read more
Officially, the BT Smart Hub only works with a BT Broadband connection. However, with a bit of Googling you’ll find homebrew instructions for making it work with various other ISPs, or for setting it up as a wireless access point. That could be a worthwhile upgrade on whatever you’re using now. Although the Smart Hub’s … Read more
GRAEME LOOKS AT THE NEW WI-FI STANDARD, JUST ANNOUNCED. WHAT IT WILL BRING FOR YOU, AND WHEN YOU NEED IT Happy New Year to all our readers, hope you each managed to get in some relaxation over the Christmas holiday period, and are refreshed and back into the swing of things for 2018. Samantha sent … Read more
Devolo’s latest powerline kit extends your home network without tears, says Martin Pipe The receiver plug features a trio of Ethernet ports PRACTICALLY EVERY DOMESTIC gadget needs some kind of network connection nowadays. But getting the network to where it’s needed can be an issue, especially if your home is of a shape and size … Read more
The futuristic-looking Nighthawk X10 is advertised as the ‘world’s fastest router,’ with a claimed total wireless bandwidth of 7,133Mb/sec. That’s fast enough to download 50GB of data in under a minute, and if you think that sounds like an impossible feat, even for 802.11ac Wi-Fi, you’re right. Uniquely among this month’s routers, the X10 also … Read more