I finally upgraded from gigabit and realized how much my network was holding me back
…But Wi-Fi 7? That's where 2.5GbE can start to feel like the limit. Related I've got 10GbE networking and I'm here to say you probably don't…
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Before your router even connects to the internet, change these 6 settings
…with other 2.4 GHz networks nearby, the interference cost almost always outweighs the theoretical throughput gain. Related 5 reasons I’d always choose mesh Wi-Fi over a traditional router When…
Powerline Ethernet is ugly, imperfect, and sometimes exactly what your house needs
…networking option fails. It might be a messy compromise, and it will never hit its advertised box speeds, and a vacuum cleaner could cause your ping to spike. When Wi-Fi cannot…
Your motherboard has hidden upgrade possibilities that you keep ignoring
…A PCIe network card can bring 5GbE or 10GbE Ethernet to your build, supercharging internal transfers even if your internet plan is still Gigabit. Similarly, PCIe Wi-Fi cards can be superior…
Home labbers say to ditch your ISP router, but the Fritz Box 7530 has WireGuard, dynamic DNS, and even a media server
…The 7530 AX supports the company's own mesh Wi-Fi system, which lets you combine multiple Fritz devices into a single seamless wireless network. Unlike the clunky extender setups you get…
Your weirdest Ethernet issues may have nothing to do with your router, cable, or Windows
…A faulty port on the router or motherboard can cause a flaky connection The router itself may not be the issue Your Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 router may be…
I bought a KVM-over-IP for my home lab, and I can't believe I waited this long
…This KVM works over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and also 5G RedCap , ensuring that I'll have connectivity to my home server for admin tasks no matter what. Well, okay, if the local…
Used enterprise switches are absurdly cheap, and they unlock features home routers can't touch
…Sign in to your XDA account Even the best Wi-Fi routers for home use are intentionally hobbled. Not at the core, but on the periphery, where you'd expect advanced features…
Your network switch is probably the wrong one, and here's how to tell before you buy
…I was mistaken, and it meant I couldn't run some of the Wi-Fi 7 access points without external power. You can go for a mostly 2.5 GbE-enabled network…
I ditched my travel router for a spare Android phone, and it actually worked
…Sign in to your XDA account As an avid traveler, over the years I've considered investing in a travel router simply because hotel Wi-Fi tends to be terrible, and I…