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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!
Many people nowadays are reliant on Internet connectivity for their daily lives. For me, my entire career relies on the Internet, I do most of my shopping on it, and entertainment like gaming and watching TV is now dependent on it. The UK is finally making some good progress with rolling out FTTP, and gigabit…
Last year I reviewed the amazing but extraordinarily expensive Netgear Orbi RBKE963. It is the first and only quad-band WiFi 6E mesh system on the market (there are some quad-band routers) and therefore offers the best performance compared to anything else out there. Netgear is now launching the Orbi 960 router part of the system…
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EnGenius has launched its first range of SD-WAN gateways allowing buyers to have a completely cloud-managed network with EnGenius. The ESG510 is the most affordable option currently available that is ideal for small businesses. This SD-WAN Security Gateway is powered by a Quad-Core 1.6GHz Intel ATOM E3940 process, and it is equipped with dual-WAN 2.5GbE,…
TerraMaster is on a roll with launching new NAS devices recently. The new U8-450 looks impressive, being an 8-bay rackmount unit powered by the efficient Atom C3558R Quad-core 2.4GHz CPU and paired with 8GB RAM DDR4 (expandable up to 32GB). One of the highlights for me is the inclusion of dual SFP+ 10Gb Ethernet Ports,…
I cover a lot of networking products and have reviewed many excellent mesh WiFi systems, routers, access points and switches. Most of my content is geared towards home users, and this will overlap with small business users, SOHO and prosumers. I have covered a lot of excellent business-orientated products that work well for larger networks,…
Last year I reviewed the excellent FRITZ!Box 4060 tri-band WiFi 6 router and its companion FRITZ!Repeater 6000 tri-band mesh repeater. Later in the year, AVM launched the more affordable FRITZ!Repeater 3000 AX, which is what I am reviewing today. This is also a tri-band WiFi 6 repeater but cuts down on some of the specs…
Multi-gig networking has finally started to go mainstream. Many mid to high-end motherboards now have 2.5GbE, there are few affordable multi-gig switches and thanks to Wi-Fi 6E, we are beginning to see many routers and access points use 2.5GbE or higher. Once Wi-Fi 7 gains traction, real-world multi-gig Wi-Fi will be easily achievable. Even Internet…
The Nighthawk A8000 was announced late last year but has only just become available in the UK. This is the first official WiFi 6E USB adaptor to launch in the Western market and the easiest way to add the latest WiFi 6E tech to your desktop or laptop. A USB dongle isn’t my first choice…
Today, TerraMaster has announced a new affordable NAS that will appeal to small businesses. The TerraMaster U4-423 is a four-bay NAS, but rather than the desktop-style NAS products I have reviewed from them in the past, this is a rackmount NAS. It weighs just 3.2kg without drives and occupies just one rack unit being 40mm…
The Nest WiFi Pro was announced back in October 2022. Google chose to skip WiFi 6 and jump straight to WiFi 6E, giving this router the new 6GHz band, which provides superior throughput for short range connectivity. Like the older Nest routers, this works as a mesh system and can be paired with other Nest WiFi…
The new EnGenius ECW130 cloud-managed access point is a new access point aimed at being an affordable way to expand existing EnGenius networks. At first glance, it is a bit of an odd access point to launch in 2023 as it is limited to the ageing WiFi 5. EnGenius already have a WiFi 6E access…
Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be, is the latest iteration of wireless networking technology that is currently still in development. The initial draft was launched in 2021, but the final version of it is not expected until 2024. Wi-Fi 7 is arguably a much bigger generational improvement than Wi-Fi 6 or the subsequent Wi-Fi…