Welcome to our Computer Networking category page, the nexus for all your networking needs, queries, and aspirations. This comprehensive space offers you the lowdown on the gadgets, gear, and technologies that enable seamless connectivity, robust security, and high-speed data transfer within your home or office network. Whether you’re setting up a small home office or managing an enterprise network, our expert insights, reviews, and news updates have got you covered.
Computer networking involves the interconnection of multiple devices, systems, and services to share data and resources. From robust routers and intricate mesh systems to the secure storage offered by NAS devices, this category covers a broad spectrum of technologies designed to optimise your online experiences.
In an increasingly connected world, a stable and secure network is the backbone of any tech-savvy environment. Whether you’re streaming 4K video, managing a smart home, or running a business, the right networking solutions are essential.
Whether you’re a tech-savvy enthusiast looking to upgrade your home network or an IT professional tasked with setting up an enterprise-grade networking solution, our Computer Networking category offers a wealth of information, reviews, and product guides to help you make informed choices. Browse through to become a true networking aficionado!
As much as I love cloud-managed networking, it is a bit over the top for many users. While a lot of our devices use wireless, the best performance will be via Ethernet; this is particularly useful for streaming content, gaming or work from home situations where desktops and phones may not have Wi-Fi. With a…
Last month Intel was the first company to launch a consumer Wi-Fi 6E devices, in the form of the AX210 Module. This is a M.2 wireless card that will fit in most laptops, Wi-Fi equipped motherboards or Wi-Fi PCIe networking cards. This is a short review, bordering on pointless because there is no 6Ghz hardware…
It is currently expected that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 will feature support for the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard. We should have confirmation of this by the end of today. Wi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6 The Wi-Fi standard builds upon the existing Wi-Fi 6 by using the 6Ghz channel as well as 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz. The…
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I previously reviewed the flagship consumer-orientated Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 RBK852 back in May. It is one of the most advanced and fastest mesh WiFi systems on the market, with a price to match. In September, Netgear announced the Pro model, which takes all the next-generation WiFi technology from the consumer device and gives it…
If you are looking to upgrade the Wi-Fi in your home, Black Friday is the perfect time to buy. Cheap Mesh Wi-Fi Deals If you just need to extend your Internet reliably around your home, then a cheap mesh system is likely the best bet. All of these are dual-band systems, so the satellites won’t…
With a large percentage of the population working from home this year the demand for reliable Internet has skyrocketed. This has led many people to realise that their internet service provider options are poor and/or their home networking equipment such as Wi-Fi routers are not up to the job. Currently, the average download speed for…
I first posted about Wi-Fi 6E in February and have previously said the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 is the best chance of a first client device, with routers with the new tech going mainstream at a much later date. It looks like I was wrong, a few days ago, Intel quietly launched the new Intel Wi-Fi…
Wi-Fi 6 has finally gone mainstream with dozens of Wi-Fi 6 routers and mesh Wi-Fi systems as well as most flagship phones and laptops all coming with the new superspeed tech. Wi-Fi 6E, 6 GHz and 160 Hz channel width However, the current Wi-Fi 6 chipset only use the older 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz channels which…
Being an unmanaged switch, this is a short review, but the QNAP is finally available, costing just £108 for five 2.5gbps copper Ethernet ports it is the most affordable solution for a multi-gig network on the market. Multi-gig Ethernet has been frustratingly slow to go mainstream and become affordable. With Wi-Fi 6 we started to…
WiFi 6 is starting to become more affordable, with routers such as the Honor Router 3 for as low as £65, and these affordable prices are now being reflected with mesh WiFi 6 systems. The Netgear Nighthawk MK63 WiFi 6 system is one of the cheapest of them all at just £295 currently on Amazon…
It has been over 5-years since I reviewed a DECT phone, even then it was a technology that felt very out of date. With the prevalence of cheap smartphones and affordable mobile contracts, there is little need for the home user to have a landline nowadays. However, they are still important for most businesses, and…
Netgear has expanded their range of Wi-Fi 6 hardware dramatically this year, offering consumers as much choice as possible at different price points. This has now been extended to include gamers. Netgear claims the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000 is the worlds first Wi-Fi 6 router for gamers. TP-Link may disagree though, the Archer AX11000 is…