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!
The Domain name system (DNS) is one of the most important aspects of Internet connectivity, but it is something most people don’t think about or are even aware of. All internet service providers and mobile phone networks will use their own DNS servers, therefore, regular people will likely have never thought about using a different…
In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, the threat of cyber-attacks has become a pressing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. These attacks can range from data breaches and identity theft to more sophisticated threats such as ransomware and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The potential impact of a successful cyber attack can be…
TerraMaster has announced its newly designed NAS series: F2-212, F4-212, and U4-212. These NAS systems are all based on ARM chipsets making them more affordable than the Intel counterparts and low-powered. These models feature the TRAID, BTRFS file system, Snapshot, and TFSS, delivering enhanced data backup and an enriched multimedia experience tailored for individual and…
I have previously written a guide on comparing the Virgin Media Hub 5x vs 5 vs 4 vs 3 and this highlighted that the new Hub 5x uses fibre to premises XGS-PON in comparison to the DOCSIS 3.1 technology that’s predominantly used on the Virgin Media network. Virgin are trialling the new Virgin XGS-PON technology,…
If you have been with Virgin Media for a few years, you will likely have one of the older Virgin Media Hubs. I recently upgraded to Virgin Gig1 after 2.5 years, and I was on the older Hub 3 and therefore needed the new Virgin Media Hub 5. The new Virgin Media Hub 5 is…
The Virgin Media Hub 5 was launched back in 2021, with a wider launch throughout 2022. Virgin started to offer the Hub 5 as standard to new Gig1 customers as well as existing customers without a Hub 4 who upgraded to Gig1. However, it is not guaranteed you will get one due to stock levels at…
I have been out of contract from Virgin Media for months as I waited for City Fibre to lay gigabit fibre down my road. They said a few weeks at the start of 2022, and a year later, they still hadn’t done it. So I finally gave up waiting and contacted Virgin Media to play…
In the past year, Virgin Media seems to have been plagued with problems. The biggest issue recently was the Virgin Media email service going down. This started in mid-June, with many, if not most, users losing all access to emails. This issue continued for two weeks, and by the start of July, customers could send…
Today, Engenius has announced its first Wi-Fi 7 access point, which they claim to be the world’s first cloud Wi-Fi 7 access point for enterprises. Engenius is making the world’s first claim because this is the first AP to use the Qualcomm Networking Pro 1220 platform, which is explicitly designed for enterprise-level environments. Technically, TP-Link…
The Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro (MR6450) was announced back in January at CES 2023, and I have finally managed to get my hands on one to review. This is by far the best 5G mobile hotspot router on the market, there are multiple ways to use it, and it also has WiFi 6E and a…
It has been a while since I reviewed any Zyxel Nebula devices, but for the past few years, they have been the main cloud-managed networking ecosystem I have used, though I have flip-flopped between this, EnGenius, Netgear Insight and Ubiquiti. The Zyxel SCR 50AXE is the latest product that works with Nebula, and it is…
I recently reviewed the EnGenius ESG510 dual WAN gateway, which has a USB port for 4G cellular backup. Eager to test this functionality, I bought the Huawei E3372-325 4G dongle from Amazon, which appears to be the best-reviewed option on the site and was quite affordable at £40. Things didn’t go quite to plan, but…