wi-fi

Powered by a Broadcom ARM Cortex-A7 900 MHz CPU and 128 MB DDR3 memory, the new Tenda AC9 dual-band AC1200 router delivers a maximum link rate of 867 Mbps at 5 GHz, and 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. Sporting two high gain antennas for wireless connections, the new router also includes 4 GbE LAN ports, 1...

Updated - ALLY is Amped's entry into the replace-your-big-honking-router sweepstakes that appears to be the theme for new consumer Wi-Fi routers in 2016. Amped isn't positioning ALLY as a "mesh" wireless system; the product pitch doesn't mention the "m" word once. ALLY comes in two flavors; a...

TRENDnet just announced the availability of its new AC1900 wireless USB adapter, the TEW-809UB AC1900 High Power Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter. With four large detachable antennas and beamforming capability, the new Wi-Fi adapter delivers a maximum link rate of 600 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1300 Mbps...

Good evening! I am new to setting up "enterprise-like" wireless for the home; and know that if any folks have suggestions on a proper set-up, they will be members here at SmallNetBuilder. A family friend is moving into a single family home in Milwaukee that consists of four floors (three above...

Tyson Virginia based Roqos today unveiled its $17 / month cloud-based Wi-Fi router service that includes parental controls and UTM features. For a one-time charge of $19, they'll ship you the Roqos Core hardware. Then for a monthly subscription fee of $17 (with a one year committment) you get...

Hi, My client wants a strong wi-fi for his small motel. He'd like his customers to take advantage of the full speed of his internet connection (60Mbps Download and 10Mbps Upload.). Right now there's only one Engenius ECB3500 and customers on the far end only get like 0.50Mbps/0.25Mbps. I'd...

TP-LINK's AC3150 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Router provides no practical benefit over its less expensive AC2600 cousins. Read on SmallNetBuilder

D-Link introduced its latest outdoor POE access point, the DAP-3320. Designed for business applications ranging from SMB to enterprise, the new AP can be centrally managed, along with other APs, using D-Link’s Central WiFi Manager. The DAP-3320 is a 2.4 GHz 802.11n device using a 2 dBi antenna...

Amped Wireless announced the availability of its Artemis-EX AC1300 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Range Extender. Positioned as "affordable" desktop extender, the Artemis-EX was introduced earlier this year at CES 2016 and is one of the latest products added to the growing market of MU-MIMO compatible devices...

eero just sent an email blast announcing that its Wi-Fi system is now in Best Buy stores in the U.S.

The TP-LINK's TL-WPA8630 powerline kit is not only Homeplug AV2 compliant; it also includes built-in AC1200 wireless extender capabilities, a combination that could benefit homes having a hard time working with weak Wi-Fi signals. The kit consists of two main parts. By plugging an Ethernet...

Ruckus announced that Cloud Wi-Fi, its WLAN management-as-a-service, is now generally available. The new cloud platform helps build out and manage small to large wireless networks using a cloud UI to streamline wireless network management. The simplified UI presents only the data needed while...

Arris' SBX-AC1200P SURFboard Wireless Network Extender with RipCurrent is a nice little powerline-connected Wi-Fi extender, but trapped in a G.hn world. Read on SmallNetBuilder

Linksys today announced a long over due refresh of its Smart Wi-Fi app for use with its entire line of Smart Wi-Fi routers. In addition to a completely redesigned "contemporary" interface, there are new features including: Intelligent Router Offline Notification (Initially Available On Ea9500...

The Linksys LAPAC2600 is a 4x4 dual-band Wireless AC access point. Rated as an AC2600 wireless device (800 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1733 Mbps at 5 GHz), the new AP is targeted towards the segment of the small and medium business market needing to handle BYOD on a budget. As a MU-MIMO device, the...

Hi I'm wondering if you can share the files of chariot configuration that you're using for wifi testing, like bridge_updn.tst, bridge_up.tst, bridge_dn_x8.tst, bridge_dn_160mhz.tst Thanks!

D-Link announced the availability of two new HD Wi-Fi cameras, , for DIYers interested in building out their own home monitoring systems. The DCS-936L and DCS-5030L have plenty in common, including wide angle views, night vision, motion and sound detection, local recording, 720p video, 4x...

Plume emerged from stealth yesterday with yet another multi access point solution aimed at improving Wi-Fi performance in any sized home. The headline for Plume, however, is its $49 per "pod" price. eero's module costs four times that and Luma's per unit price is 3x. The catch, however is that...

D-Link’s latest Wi-Fi camera, the 720p HD DCS-8200LH, features a 180-degree ultra-wide angle view. Designed for home surveillance, the D-Link DCS-8200LH also includes a microSD slot for local recording and supports IFTTT to aid integration with other smart home products. The DCS-8200LH can...

Not satisfied to let eero have all the shelf space to itself, "surround" Wi-Fi maker Luma today announced it's now available for general purchase and will be coming to Best Buy stores in July. eero had previously announced its own deal with Best Buy, but was fuzzier on when it would be in...