If you’ve ever tried troubleshooting a network connection, sometimes you’ll notice that there’s a line that connects your computer to the Wi-Fi you’re using and then to the Internet. It usually looks like the following: In a nutshell, the picture indicates that you are connected to your Wi-Fi, and your Wi-Fi is then connected to […]
Comparison of 2.4 Ghz vs 5 Ghz – Should You Use 2.4 or 5 Ghz WiFi?
You have likely heard the terms 2.4GHz and 5GHz in reference to the radio frequencies your devices use to connect to your home WiFi and hence to the Internet. Maybe, your WiFi router also broadcasts a WiFi name (SSID) which has these numbers in it. However, many people aren’t sure what they are. It appears […]
People Keep Asking: “Why is my WiFi so Slow?”- Here are the Main Reasons
I work in a big ISP in Europe. One of the complains we hear sometimes from customers is that their Internet connection is slow. However, 99% of the times it’s their home WiFi that causes slow speeds and not the actual ISP line. Is anything more frustrating than a slow WiFi connection in a world […]
Comparison of WiFi Meshforce M3 vs. Google Wi-Fi vs. Eero
Large homes are difficult to cover with a single Wi-Fi router device. Dead zones and blind-spots will be everywhere. Houses of more than 3,000 sq.ft. or at least two-storied and those with unusual layouts usually need multiple routers and extenders to receive strong signals in far-off corners. A mesh WiFi system is a perfect solution […]
Comparison of TP-Link Deco x20 vs x60 vs M9 Plus WiFi Systems
A mesh Wi-Fi is a complete home system that eliminates the need for multiple routers and wireless extenders. It provides Wi-Fi throughout your home without any dead zones. Mesh Wi-Fi systems boost the capability of your smartphones, tablets, laptops etc in your network with faster speeds and greater coverage. TP-Link, a very popular vendor of […]
Questions and Answers (FAQ) about Netgear Orbi (Router and Satellite)
Netgear Orbi is one of the hot WiFi Mesh Systems right now. It is reliable, super fast, very flexible and provides great WiFi coverage for various types of homes (one floor, two floor, large homes etc). A lot of people, however, have several questions about this product before deciding if its right for them or […]
Netgear Orbi RBK852 vs Linksys Velop MX10 – WiFi 6 Mesh Comparison
The new generation of WiFi (802.11ax, marketed as WiFi 6) is already here and traditional networking companies such as Netgear, ASUS, Linksys etc have already launched products supporting the new standard. At the end of 2018 a few standalone WiFi 6 AX router models hit the market (like the Netgear AX8 and ASUS AX88U models) […]
Netgear Orbi Models Comparison: RBK30 vs RBK40 vs RBK50 vs RBK23 vs RBK33
The Orbi WiFi system from Netgear has one of the best metrics in speed and coverage performance among the WiFi mesh products in the market right now. Together with Linksys Velop, Eero, Google WiFi, Amplifi etc, these products are categorized as the new generation of WiFi network systems, also called Mesh WiFi. Orbi also shines […]
How to Create Separate SSIDs for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz on Netgear Orbi
The Netgear Orbi mesh WiFi system is one of the best in its class, providing excellent wireless coverage in homes/offices and also very fast speeds in the WiFi air channels. By default, the whole system (i.e Orbi router unit and Satellite units) work seamlessly with a single SSID name which is the same for both […]
Netgear Orbi Vs Nighthawk WiFi Routers (RBK50 vs X10-X6S-X4S-EX8000)
The Orbi wireless mesh devices together with the Nighthawk WiFi routers constitute the two main pillars of Netgear’s WiFi networking products. We have reviewed and compared the various Orbi models and Nighthawk routers in previous articles (here and here), but many people want to see a comparison between Orbi Vs Nighthawk and which one of […]