The DOCSIS 3.0 modem has been around for quite some time and its reach has spanned over both the entry-level segment (4×4 and 8×4 downstream / upstream channels) to the higher-end side where the modems can theoretically support Gigabit tier Internet data plans (24×8 and 32×8). I know that the DOCSIS 3.1 modems have entered … Read more
There are currently lots of changes in the consumer networking market due to the new WiFi 6 standard but even so, the Google WiFi and Orbi still remain two of the most popular WiFi systems, despite their age (along with Eero and, perhaps the Linksys Velop). These two WiFi systems have pretty much shaped the … Read more
The Netgear Nighthawk AX4 (or RAX40) is an AX3000 wireless router that was released about a year ago and I know that Netgear has been flaunting its tri-band AX200 or the powerful AX120, but the RAX40 is the device that will most likely end up in your home, due to it being the most affordable … Read more
The Netgear Orbi and Eero still remain among the most popular WiFi systems on the market and both Eero and Orbi have greatly influenced the way a WiFi system should look and perform, thus helping pave the way for the future of the home networking devices. And that’s truer for Eero more than the Orbi, … Read more
The WiFi mesh systems have brought simplicity in the home network management and minimalism in design, but, while this is a blessing for most users, it can become a major source of annoyance when trying to run some advanced applications or more complex network configurations. Unlike some of its peers, the Netgear Orbi has offered … Read more
The Netgear Orbi is the first WiFi system from the American manufacturer of networking products which was created to cater to those people that need to cover with WiFi a larger home and its surroundings, but it should also be enough for a small or medium office. In 2017, there has been an interesting shift … Read more
The Asus RT-AC86U and the Netgear R7800 X4S are two of the most popular wireless routers on the market, the latter focusing towards covering more space with WiFi than your average router, while the former is equipped with newer and better internal specs, therefore making it perfect for various applications (especially for VPN). The Netgear … Read more
The Netgear AC1200 R6220 is budget-friendly dual-band wireless router which aims at catering to the needs of those people that find the latest devices (mostly AC1750+) with all their bells and whistles unnecessary. Sure enough, the R6220 should be well suited for the users that live in small apartments and that expect to only have … Read more
As its name suggests, the Netgear Nighthawk R7000P is the successor to one of the most popular dual-band routers, the Nighthawk R7000, a device known for both its solid wireless performance and for its iconic, stealth plane-inspired design. Three years after its release, Netgear decided that it had to adhere to more of the 802.11ac … Read more
I’m sure you heard about gaming keyboards, gaming mice or gaming monitors, hell, there’s even gaming furniture available (chairs, bean bags and desks), but have you heard about gaming switches? No, well, then you’re in luck because the Netgear Nighthawk S8000 (also known as GS808E) is actually a gaming switch (the first of its kind), … Read more