Zyxel NWA130BE vs Ubiquiti U7 Pro WiFi 7 Access Point – WiFi 7 access points are getting affordable
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Zyxel NWA130BE vs Ubiquiti U7 Pro WiFi 7 Access Point – WiFi 7 access points are getting affordable

WiFi 7, also known as 802.11be, is the newest and fastest version of WiFi, promising multi-gigabit speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity. As vendors start releasing WiFi 7 products, there is a lot of interest in these next-generation access points. Until recently, all the WiFi 7 access points that have been announced are flagship products…

Ubiquiti Launches the U7-Pro a Semi-Affordable Wi-Fi 7 Access Point
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Ubiquiti Launches the U7-Pro a Semi-Affordable Wi-Fi 7 Access Point

Ubiquiti was previously a bit slow in adopting WiFi 6, but they are one of the first to adopt the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology. The U7-Pro is a member of the UniFi 7, a new series of Wi-Fi 7 broadcasters. It offers a cost-effective solution for businesses and homes in need of reliable Wi-Fi connectivity….

Netgear WAX630E vs WAX630 vs Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Enterprise Access Points – WiFi 6E becomes more affordable

Netgear WAX630E vs WAX630 vs Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Enterprise Access Points – WiFi 6E becomes more affordable

WiFi 6E has been off to a bit of a slow start, but it looks like this is the year where manufacturers ramp things up and bring prices down. Last week, the Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Enterprise was announced, and this is the first relatively affordable WiFi 6E device that has launched I am aware of. Priced…

Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Enterprise vs U6-Pro vs U6-LR vs U6-Lite – Ubiquiti announces the cheapest Wi-Fi 6E access point

Ubiquiti UniFi U6-Enterprise vs U6-Pro vs U6-LR vs U6-Lite – Ubiquiti announces the cheapest Wi-Fi 6E access point

Ubiquiti were a bit slow to adopt Wi-Fi 6, but they made up for it by launching the superb Unifi Wi-Fi 6 Lite, which at the time was by far the best affordable access point you could buy and still is one the best choices. Ubiquiti have therefore surprised me by being one of the…

The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2021 with Black Friday Offers
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The Best Mesh Wi-Fi Routers for 2021 with Black Friday Offers

November 2021 Update highlights: Black Friday deals added Originally, this post focussed on Amazon reviews as a key factor in the decision to recommend systems. However, Amazon, and companies that use it, keep messing around with things, merging products, having multiple products on one page etc. Then reviews themselves are not always reliable. 2021 Black…

Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Long Range Review – Was the U6-LR worth wait & poor customer service?
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Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Long Range Review – Was the U6-LR worth wait & poor customer service?

I previously reviewed the Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite, which was my first experience using Unifi properly within my home. I was delighted with its performance for the price, and my compulsive spending got the better of me, so I ordered the Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Long Range as soon as I hit publish on the Lite…

Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite Access Point Review – The cheapest Wi-Fi 6 access point on the market makes for an easy recommendation
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Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite Access Point Review – The cheapest Wi-Fi 6 access point on the market makes for an easy recommendation

Ubiquiti are one of the last cloud networking providers to launch a Wi-Fi 6 access point, but they have made up for this by launching, by far, the most affordable solution on the market. Combined with the free to use UniFi Network Controller, there is no wonder why Ubiquiti has generated a loyal user base…

Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite vs UniFi 6 Long-Range vs Wi-Fi 5 models including AC Pro & nanoHD – Which cccess point should you buy?

Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite vs UniFi 6 Long-Range vs Wi-Fi 5 models including AC Pro & nanoHD – Which cccess point should you buy?

I am currently in the process of reviewing the Ubiquiti UniFi 6 Lite. This new Wi-Fi 6 access point is quite exciting (to me) with it being the most affordable option on the market by a considerable margin. Ubiquiti is also an appealing choice for home users, SOHO and microbusiness thanks to the affordable hardware…

EnGenius ECS2512FP & ECS2512 affordable multi-gig POE switches announced with 2.5Gbps & 10GbE SFP+
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EnGenius ECS2512FP & ECS2512 affordable multi-gig POE switches announced with 2.5Gbps & 10GbE SFP+

This new bypassed me a couple of days ago, but EnGenius has recently announced two new multi-gig switches that they claim will be affordable. With EnGenius being a business focussed company, the definition of affordable may be different from what home and SOHO users class as affordable, so we will have to wait and see….

The Best Access Points for Business and Home Use in 2020
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The Best Access Points for Business and Home Use in 2020

I have waxed lyrical about the benefits of mesh Wi-Fi systems for home users this year. When I first implemented a mesh system it resolved all the issues with black spots around my home and avoided the issues of running multiple routers from different brands. As much as I love mesh Wi-Fi, on the constant…

EnGenius SkyKey & EAP1250 Compact Indoor Access Point Review – EnGenius take on Ubiquiti with subscription-free cloud network management
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EnGenius SkyKey & EAP1250 Compact Indoor Access Point Review – EnGenius take on Ubiquiti with subscription-free cloud network management

I am a big fan of cloud-managed networks, it massively simplifies managing everything related to a network. While my experience with it has been within the home and small business, for anyone managing a larger network, cloud networking has the potential to save hundreds of hours of work. I have previously reviewed Zyxel Nebula and…

Ubiquiti AmpliFi Alien Launches with 8×8 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 and Mesh Capabilities for Gigabit Home Wi-Fi
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Ubiquiti AmpliFi Alien Launches with 8×8 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 and Mesh Capabilities for Gigabit Home Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6 has had a slow start this year. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is the only phone to feature it so far, and laptops and motherboards have only just started to come out featuring either the Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 Module or the Killer AX1650 module. Currently, it has been Netgear leading the way with…