Category: Equipment Guides

TP-Link Archer AX21 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Oct 6, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The AX21 has good speeds but lacks some features. We find out if it’s the best budget router.

TP-Link Archer AX3000 Pro Review

by Kevin Parrish | Oct 6, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

We dig into the TP-Link Archer AX3000 Pro to test its speeds and see if it’s right for you.

10 Wi-Fi Tips We Validate and Debunk

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 25, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology

You can find many Wi-Fi security and troubleshooting tips online, but do they work? We find out.

Best Modem Router Combos for Superfast Connections 2024

by Rebecca Lee Armstrong | Sep 11, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Featured

Wireless gateways are super convenient as they combine a modem with a wireless router into a single unit. But what’s the best one? We take a look and list the best modem/router combos for DSL and cable internet.

Should You Rent or Buy Your Modem and Router?

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 7, 2023 | Equipment Guides, How-To

Rent a modem or router (or both) from your internet provider if you want upgrades, replacements,...

Encalife Portable Wifi Extender Review

by Kevin Parrish | Sep 5, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The Encalife Portable Wifi Extender is good for guests and IoT devices. We test its speeds.

Best Budget Routers for 2024

by Kevin Parrish | Aug 4, 2023 | Equipment Guides

We tested a batch of budget-friendly routers to find the best bang for your buck.

The Fastest Routers We’ve Tested

by Kevin Parrish | Aug 3, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Internet Speed Guides

Gigabit internet is old news. Multi-Gig internet is the hip new connection. We tested dozens of routers to see which ones could handle those blazing speeds.

Best Wi-Fi Routers for 2024: The Best We’ve Tested to Date

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 26, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Technology

We tested and reviewed more routers than we can count to find out which is the best for any home or small business. You can’t go wrong with our top picks.

NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX80 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jul 21, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The RAX80 is one of our favorite Nighthawk routers. See how it measures against similar models.

NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 30, 2023 | Equipment Guides

The Orbi RBK853 is an expensive mesh system but delivers based on our tests. We dig in deep.

NETGEAR R6700AX Review

by Kevin Parrish | Jun 23, 2023 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews

The R6700AX is a decent pick if you’re on a budget, but don’t expect lots of performance. We dive into the R7600AX to see if it’s the right budget-oriented router for your small family or apartment.