NETGEAR Orbi RBK852 vs. ASUS ZenWiFi XT8: Solid Bets | DKT
…Over there years, there have been instances where new firmware updates caused a wired setup to fail. So the XT8 has been more buggy than the RBK852. In return, it offers lots…
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TP-Link Omada EAP773 Review: A Solid Wi-Fi 7 Upgrade | Dong Knows Tech
…At the time of testing, the EAP773 didn’t support AFC , but TP-Link told me that the feature would be added later via a firmware update, which is generally the case…
Best Travel Routers: 2026's Top Five | Dong Knows Tech
…I first published this periodically revised list on May 12, 2025, and last updated it on February 10, 2026, with the latest picks. Related stories on home networking Broadband: Fiber-optic ONT…
TP-Link Deco BE85 Review: An Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Experience | Dong Knows Tech
…Since then, there have been a few rounds of firmware updates, and the mesh has gotten much better. Multi-Gigabit real-world Wi-Fi speeds This second time around, I tested it…
TP-Link Archer AX6000 Review: A Well Balanced Router | Dong Knows Tech
…However, future firmware updates will likely improve on this front. To make up for that, the Archer AX6000 has a decent amount of Wi-Fi customization. You can change in-depth settings…
NETGEAR RAXE500 Review: Hell of a Router! | Dong Knows Tech
Important note In late December 2021, I realized that NETGEAR had been quietly and retrospectively removing major features from its existing Nighthawk and Orbi devices via firmware updates, effectively reducing the hardware…
Best 2.5Gbps Multi-Gig Routers: 2026's Top Five | Dong Knows Tech
…I first published this frequently revised post on December 13, 2020, and last updated it on March 5, 2026, with the latest picks. Related stories on multi-Gigabit networking Multi-Gigabit: Why…
TP-Link Deco X5700 vs. NETGEAR Orbi AX4200: Privacy Matters | Dong Knows Tech
…The Deco does have a web interface, but it’s purposely neutered to include just a few essential functions, such as status viewing or firmware update. Both the Deco and Orbi come…
Cloud Gateway Max Review (UCG-Max): Best 2.5Gbps Non-Wi-Fi Router | Dong Knows Tech
…I first published this piece on July 16, 2024, as a preview and updated it on September 7 to an in-depth review after thorough hands-on testing. Related stories on Ubiquiti…
Samsung 980 PRO Review: A Powerful PCIe 4.0 NVMe | Dong Knows Tech
…These include overprovisioning, performance testing, firmware updates, and a lot more. Samsung 980 PRO: Excellent performance And the 980 PRO is fast. I tested the 500GB and TB versions—both deliver the…