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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…