Networking – eTeknix https://www.eteknix.com The Best Technology & Gaming News and Reviews! Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:03:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 NetGear Orbi 970 Series Quad-band WiFi 7 Mesh Black Edition Review https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-quad-band-wifi-7-mesh-black-edition-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-quad-band-wifi-7-mesh-black-edition-review/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:03:30 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=594113 Netgear has a rich history for high-end consumer routers, and while routers are rarely something to get excited about, the new NetGear Orbi is one of the rare occasions that it can be. When it comes to providing network coverage to larger workspaces or homes, the Orbi Quad Black is extremely powerful, promising whole home coverage thanks to its base unit and satellite units. This setup helps to…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-quad-band-wifi-7-mesh-black-edition-review/feed/ 0 Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/orbi-770-series-tri-band-wifi-7-mesh-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/orbi-770-series-tri-band-wifi-7-mesh-router-review/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:55:19 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=593953 Netgear are one of the biggest names in the world when it comes to networking, from humble and affordable home products, to flagship networking behemoths that can deal with the latest connection technologies for large homes and many users, they’ve got a bit of something for everyone. While the Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh we’re reviewing isn’t the top model of this range, it’s still pretty…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/orbi-770-series-tri-band-wifi-7-mesh-router-review/feed/ 0 NetGear Nighthawk RS700 WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs700-wifi-7-tri-band-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs700-wifi-7-tri-band-router-review/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:32:01 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=593954 The world of wireless networking is constantly evolving, and with the advent of WiFi 7, routers are reaching unprecedented speeds and capabilities. Netgear is one of the best-known and most recognisable networking brands in the world and has thrown its hat into the ring with the Nighthawk RS700. This is a flagship tri-band WiFi 7 router promising blazing-fast speeds, expansive coverage…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs700-wifi-7-tri-band-router-review/feed/ 0 QNAP TBS-h574TX All-Flash NASbook Review https://www.eteknix.com/qnap-tbs-h574tx-all-flash-nasbook-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/qnap-tbs-h574tx-all-flash-nasbook-review/#respond Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:11:03 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=564570 When it comes to eTeknix, our bread and butter is CPUs, GPUs, and motherboards when it comes to the YouTube channel, and the website, that extends to cases, power supplies, coolers and everything in between. Today however sees something slightly different coming in by way of a NAS, but this one is slightly different. Instead of being focussed on pure data storage for media pictures, videos, music…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/qnap-tbs-h574tx-all-flash-nasbook-review/feed/ 0 Netgear Orbi 960 Series Quad-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System Review https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-orbi-960-mesh-system-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-orbi-960-mesh-system-review/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:27:50 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=537521 When it comes to your home network, it can be a daunting task to work out exactly what you require, as there are so many different technologies to understand, so many different brands, and a dizzying amount of products for every budget. However, today things are pretty straightforward as the Netgear Orbi system (also known as the AXE11000 Mesh WiFi System) is the Saurons ring of routers…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-orbi-960-mesh-system-review/feed/ 0 MSI RadiX AX6600 WiFi 6 Gaming Router https://www.eteknix.com/msi-radix-ax6600-wifi-6-gaming-router/ https://www.eteknix.com/msi-radix-ax6600-wifi-6-gaming-router/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:00:02 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=517562 Sponsored by MSI MSI is one of the biggest and the best when it comes to high-end PC hardware, having a broad range of class-leading and award-winning gaming monitors, graphics cards, CPU coolers, and much more beyond! However, if you are building yourself a flagship gaming PC you’re going to want to get the best performance possible from it, right? Sure, a new monitor, peripherals…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/msi-radix-ax6600-wifi-6-gaming-router/feed/ 0 ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 WiFi 6 Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-ax6000-wifi-6-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-ax6000-wifi-6-router-review/#respond Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:09:31 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=495096 ASUS is one of the biggest names in the business, but it’s their Republic of Gamers or ROG hardware that really excites the PC enthusiasts. The ROG brand is well known for its extremely high quality and flagship performance, offering a range of graphics cards, motherboards, power supplies, monitors, and more beyond. The latest addition to the ROG range, however, is the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX6000…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-ax6000-wifi-6-router-review/feed/ 0 ASUS ROG Networking Upgrade Guide https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-networking-upgrade-guide/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-networking-upgrade-guide/#respond Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:05:26 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=493868 Sponsored by ASUS Picking the right router can be a bit of a pain these days, as there are a plethora of options on the market, and from what I often see, they all claim to be the best, fastest, have the best range, and more. Thankfully, when it comes to ASUS, their claims are typically true, they often are some of the best and packed with the most features. That being said…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-networking-upgrade-guide/feed/ 0 Nooie Cam 360 Review- Security With a Twist! https://www.eteknix.com/nooie-cam-360-review-security-with-a-twist/ https://www.eteknix.com/nooie-cam-360-review-security-with-a-twist/#respond Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:47:44 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=483208 There are a lot of cool smart home and security products on the market these days. Albeit, I feel it got a little over-saturated with “innovative” and expensive products that basically did the same as all of their rivals. However, the latest camera from Nooie caught my attention, as not only does it have some pretty fantastic specifications, but the price is very appealing too.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/nooie-cam-360-review-security-with-a-twist/feed/ 0 ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 Gaming Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rt-ax86u-wifi-6-gaming-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rt-ax86u-wifi-6-gaming-router-review/#respond Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:25:46 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=455534 ASUS has been a provider of network gear and especially routers for quite a while. Today I’m taking a closer look at one of their newest devices, the RT-AX86U. It is an AX5700 router that utilises the latest wireless technologies. The router doesn’t just support the latest in WiFi, it also comes with 2.5Gbps wired networking, AiMesh support, and WPA3 encryption. Most people won’t really…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rt-ax86u-wifi-6-gaming-router-review/feed/ 0 AmpliFi Instant Whole-Home Wi-Fi Review https://www.eteknix.com/amplifi-instant-whole-home-wi-fi-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/amplifi-instant-whole-home-wi-fi-review/#respond Wed, 22 May 2019 06:39:05 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=397697 Our homes get smarter and smarter every day with connected devices everywhere. All these smart devices need a place to meet and that could very well be the Instant by AmpliFi. It’s a mesh system, meaning that multiple devices work as one to give you the best coverage everywhere. With large homes or just homes built with wireless blocking materials, you need something a little more than…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amplifi-instant-whole-home-wi-fi-review/feed/ 0 Energenie Smart Home Power and Heating Upgrade Review https://www.eteknix.com/energenie-smart-home-power-and-heating-upgrade-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/energenie-smart-home-power-and-heating-upgrade-review/#respond Sun, 21 Apr 2019 11:36:38 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=382750 Investing in smart home technology has never been easier. You can simply add an Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or similar device, and you’re ready to rock. These are simply a gateway to automation and beyond. I myself have since invested in fully smart lighting using Philips Hue. I can dim the lights and even change the colours of any bulb in the house. Wake up timers, sleep timers, movie time modes…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/energenie-smart-home-power-and-heating-upgrade-review/feed/ 0 Mio MiVue 766 WIFI Smart Dashcam Review https://www.eteknix.com/mio-mivue-766-wifi-smart-dashcam-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/mio-mivue-766-wifi-smart-dashcam-review/#respond Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:27:36 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=371880 Security isn’t just for your home, it is also an important factor while you’re on the go. Today I’m taking a look at one of Mio’s newest dashcams, the MiVue 766 WIFI. Where most dashcams stick to recording video, the MiVue 766 WIFI goes beyond that with a bunch of smart features. From Facebook live-stream to safety alerts, the dashcam does it all. Let us start out with how the company…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/mio-mivue-766-wifi-smart-dashcam-review/feed/ 0 EZVIZ Mini Plus Wireless Surveillance Camera Review https://www.eteknix.com/ezviz-mini-plus-wireless-surveillance-camera-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/ezviz-mini-plus-wireless-surveillance-camera-review/#respond Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:21:08 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=368063 Home security is a hot topic these days, but a lot of people are worried about the difficulty of setting up such solutions. But, they need not be as there are fast, easy, and competent solutions around. Today I’m taking a closer look at EZVIZ’s Mini Plus wireless surveillance camera (product link) which is just such a solution. It’s placeable close to everywhere, it can cover whole rooms…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ezviz-mini-plus-wireless-surveillance-camera-review/feed/ 0 ASUS Wireless-AC2900 RT-AC86U Gaming Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-wireless-ac2900-rt-ac86u-gaming-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-wireless-ac2900-rt-ac86u-gaming-router-review/#respond Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:00:01 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=351084 ASUS has been a provider of network gear and especially routers for quite a while. Today I’m taking a closer look at one of their newest devices, the RT-AC86U. It is an AC2900 router which utilises a dual-band wireless setup. That’s the most likely choice from a majority of users, but you aren’t limited to this. With a recent upgrade in the software, you can create your own mesh network.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-wireless-ac2900-rt-ac86u-gaming-router-review/feed/ 0 Creating an electriQ Equipped Smart Home for Around £150 https://www.eteknix.com/creating-an-electriq-equipped-smart-home-for-around-150/ https://www.eteknix.com/creating-an-electriq-equipped-smart-home-for-around-150/#respond Sun, 03 Jun 2018 08:00:33 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=352860 Smart home gear can be expensive, it’s no secret that I’ve spent a small fortune and countless hours working on my own. Using Philips and LIFX lights can get expensive, and it’ll empty your wallet before you finished creating the scene you wanted in your kitchen. Surely there’s a more affordable way? There is, and we have the solution… cheaper hardware, what a shocker, bet you didn’t see that…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/creating-an-electriq-equipped-smart-home-for-around-150/feed/ 0 Buffalo BS-MP2008 8-Port Multi-GbE Switch Review https://www.eteknix.com/buffalo-bs-mp2008-8-port-multi-gbe-switch-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/buffalo-bs-mp2008-8-port-multi-gbe-switch-review/#comments Sat, 12 May 2018 08:00:30 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=352546 If you think 10 Gigabit Ethernet is something reserved for large enterprises, then you used to be right. The reason is simple, expensive 10GbE switches. Buffalo changes that with their BS-MP series (link). The 8 and 12 port multi-gigabit Ethernet switches offer high-speed L2 capabilities for a reasonable price, starting around £400. We have gaming and workstation motherboards with 10GbE…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/buffalo-bs-mp2008-8-port-multi-gbe-switch-review/feed/ 3 NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 WiFi Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-pro-gaming-xr500-wifi-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-pro-gaming-xr500-wifi-router-review/#respond Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:05:46 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=351082 A great router with optimised features can mean the difference between winning and losing in an online game. NETGEAR‘s latest router, the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 (product link), promises us those game-winning features and today we’ll take it for a spin in our office to find out how well it does. Within the NETGEAR XR500, is a dual-core 1.7GHz processor, 512MB RAM and 256MB flash for the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-pro-gaming-xr500-wifi-router-review/feed/ 0 NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming SX10 Switch Review https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-pro-gaming-sx10-switch-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-pro-gaming-sx10-switch-review/#respond Thu, 12 Apr 2018 08:00:06 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=350545 Today’s review of NETGEAR‘s Nighthawk Pro Gaming SX10 switch (product link) is a double pleasure for me. First and foremost, it is an epic device, bringing Multi-Gigabit Ethernet into the reach of gamers. But it is also the first NETGEAR review that we’ve had in a long time. Networking has evolved a lot over the past years, and it will be exciting to see how NETGEAR has evolved too.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/netgear-nighthawk-pro-gaming-sx10-switch-review/feed/ 0 nCube Home Smart Home Hub Review – One To Rule Them All? https://www.eteknix.com/ncube-home-smart-home-hub-review-one-rule/ https://www.eteknix.com/ncube-home-smart-home-hub-review-one-rule/#respond Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:02:05 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=351606 Is your smart home getting out of control? I know mine has been, with more hubs than I care to count taking over my home network. The nCube won’t replace all those hubs, unfortunately, but it will command them with ease. Before, you would be dealing with multiple hubs, various mobile applications, web interfaces, scripts and more to control your smart home. With this hub, you can make it work for…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ncube-home-smart-home-hub-review-one-rule/feed/ 0 D-Link Vigilance Business-Series PoE Camera Introduction https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-vigilance-business-series-poe-camera-introduction/ https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-vigilance-business-series-poe-camera-introduction/#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=333901 During my time here at eTeknix, I had the pleasure to test a lot of NAS devices. However, one thing continued to elude my testing as I didn’t have the hardware to do so: Surveillance. To remedy this, I reached out to D-Link to get some IP cameras. D-Link was happy to help us out and sent their entire Vigilance series. The Vigilance series consists of six different camera models.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-vigilance-business-series-poe-camera-introduction/feed/ 2 ASUS Lyra AC2200 Tri-Band Mesh Network Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-lyra-ac2200-tri-band-mesh-network-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-lyra-ac2200-tri-band-mesh-network-review/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2017 08:51:41 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=318508 Lyra is ASUS’ take on mesh networking and today I’m taking the AC2200 version of the kit for a spin through the testing area. ASUS Lyra features three bands for reduced bottlenecks and a smooth experience while you move around your home. You might have heard of mesh networking before, but perhaps you aren’t sure what it is. Said with the fewest words: By using multiple devices instead of just…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-lyra-ac2200-tri-band-mesh-network-review/feed/ 0 D-Link Exo AC2600 (DIR-882) Enthusiast Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-exo-ac2600-dir-882-enthusiast-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-exo-ac2600-dir-882-enthusiast-router-review/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:29:44 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=318978 Today we’re taking a look at D-Link‘s newest router which doesn’t look as impressive as some of the ones we’ve tested in the past, but that’s something you shouldn’t be fooled by. The AC2600 EXO MU-MIMO Wi-Fi router packs the latest technology in a simple exterior. The wireless performance is the main reason why people upgrade their router and when the DIR-882 becomes relevant. D-Link gave the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-exo-ac2600-dir-882-enthusiast-router-review/feed/ 1 ASUS ROG Rapture (GT-AC5300) Enthusiast Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-ac5300-enthusiast-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-ac5300-enthusiast-router-review/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2017 08:08:07 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=318976 The ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 wireless AC5300 tri-band gaming router is probably one of the most epic routers you can buy pre-built, and today we’re taking a closer look at why that is and what it means. While the word gaming is thrown around a lot when it comes to hardware, the GT-AC5300 actually comes with quite a few enhancements that should improve your experience in that area.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rog-rapture-gt-ac5300-enthusiast-router-review/feed/ 2 ASUS DSL-AC88U AC3100 Modem Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-dsl-ac88u-ac3100-modem-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-dsl-ac88u-ac3100-modem-router-review/#comments Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:05:08 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=310089 ASUS DSL-AC88U isn’t like your everyday router. It sets itself apart with some of the fastest available wireless and internet speeds, multiple ISP connection options, and aggressive design. This router comes with one of the most impressive internet connection options available. The DSL-AC88U supports the latest G.fast technology which enables a total internet speed up to 900Mbps.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-dsl-ac88u-ac3100-modem-router-review/feed/ 3 Turning Simple Things into Smart Home Things with Energenie https://www.eteknix.com/smart-home-energenie/ https://www.eteknix.com/smart-home-energenie/#respond Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:30:21 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278363 Building a smart home is now easier than ever before. With a plethora of consumer products that you can buy at affordable prices, install and configure yourself. You can reap the benefits often with minimal experience or time required. Energenie and their MiHome range are a prime example of this. They offer power adaptors, light switches, heating valves, sensors, and more at very competitive…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/smart-home-energenie/feed/ 0 ASUS RP-AC87 Wireless AC2600 Dual-Band Repeater Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rp-ac87-wireless-ac2600-dual-band-repeater-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rp-ac87-wireless-ac2600-dual-band-repeater-review/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:49:55 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=308444 There are ordinary network extender and repeater, and then there are the ones like the ASUS RP-AC87 (Link). The RP-AC87 takes its job serious with modern bandwidth abilities, multiple operation modes, and a rotatable power plug. The ASUS RP-AC87 is a 3-in-1 device that can do more than just work as a repeater. It can also work as a wireless access point and as a media bridge.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rp-ac87-wireless-ac2600-dual-band-repeater-review/feed/ 0 ASUS XG-C100C 10GBase-T Network Adapter Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-xg-c100c-10gbase-t-network-adapter-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-xg-c100c-10gbase-t-network-adapter-review/#comments Fri, 19 May 2017 08:40:52 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=306307 I have long been a supporter of increased network speeds and as such, it’s nice to have another 10 Gigabit Ethernet network card in the office. Today I am taking a closer look at ASUS XG-C100C 10GBase-T PCI-Express network adapter. With the XG-C100C, you are able to get up to 10 times the speed of traditional Gigabit Ethernet. Thanks to modern storage technology, the network interface has…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-xg-c100c-10gbase-t-network-adapter-review/feed/ 6 Linksys Max-Stream AC600 Wi-Fi Micro USB Adapter Review https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-max-stream-ac600-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-max-stream-ac600-review/#comments Wed, 10 May 2017 08:34:39 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=305724 We mostly take a look at high-end network gear with the newest and fastest wireless speeds, but speed isn’t always the feature that matters the most. Sometimes size matters more, and that’s why I’m taking a closer look at Linksys WUSB6100M Max-Stream AC600 Wi-Fi micro USB adapter; a compact Wi-Fi adapter with MU-MIMO and beam-forming technologies. The small adapter is an excellent way to upgrade…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-max-stream-ac600-review/feed/ 2 Create Your Own Router and Firewall Solution https://www.eteknix.com/create-your-own-router-and-firewall/ https://www.eteknix.com/create-your-own-router-and-firewall/#comments Tue, 09 May 2017 08:34:33 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=300519 Over-the-counter routers are fine and work as they should, but they simply aren’t enough for some of us. Quite a few of the standard routers located around the homes of the world allow for an open source WRT-based firmware to be installed, but that might still not be enough. If that’s the case, you might want to look into the idea of building your router. Today, I’m going to take you through the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/create-your-own-router-and-firewall/feed/ 12 Linksys WRT3200ACM AC3200 MU-MIMO Gigabit WiFi Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-wrt3200acm-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-wrt3200acm-router-review/#respond Tue, 14 Mar 2017 13:00:44 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=290492 Linksys has had a lot of success with their WRT series, and that can’t come as a surprise to anyone. They look great, are packed with features, and perform great too. Today I have the pleasure to take a closer look at the newest family member in the WRT series, the WRT3200ACM. Linksys’ WRT3200ACM is, as the name suggests, an AC3200 class router which means that it can deliver up to N600 speeds…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-wrt3200acm-router-review/feed/ 0 LIFX Gen3 Bulbs and LIFX Z Lightstrip Review https://www.eteknix.com/lifx-gen3-bulbs-lifx-z-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/lifx-gen3-bulbs-lifx-z-review/#respond Sat, 28 Jan 2017 13:41:51 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=282579 So you’ve invested in your Amazon Alexa smart home assistant or any of the other lovely smart home controllers on the market. You’ve got your smartphones, tablets, AI assisted heating controls and more, what’s next on the modern home shopping list? Wi-Fi controlled lighting of course! We’ve been playing around with a huge range of cool smart home tech here at eTeknix, such as Alexa, Pop, Harmony…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/lifx-gen3-bulbs-lifx-z-review/feed/ 0 Netis WF2375 AC600 Wireless Outdoor AP Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/netis-wf2375-a-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/netis-wf2375-a-router-review/#respond Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:00:37 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=219039 There are times when everyone screws up, and it was me doing so this time. I’m planning a location move during this calendar year and have as such already started sorting things out. While doing so, I discovered a review sample that had fallen behind a shelve, the Netis WF2375 Wireless dual-band outdoor access point router. And it is a shame that it didn’t get its review earlier since it is a…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/netis-wf2375-a-router-review/feed/ 0 Philips Hue GU10 Starter Kit and B22 Colour Review https://www.eteknix.com/philips-hue-gu10-starter-kit-and-b22-colour-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/philips-hue-gu10-starter-kit-and-b22-colour-review/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2017 12:02:45 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=279740 We’ve been having a lot of fun at eTeknix HQ over the last few weeks toying around with the world of IoT devices. We’ve played with smart plugs, home AI assistants, sensors and so much more! However, one of our favourite product ranges has been lighting, and we’re ready to tackle the biggest name in the smart lighting market, Philips. In the office today we have their lovely Hue GU10 Starter…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/philips-hue-gu10-starter-kit-and-b22-colour-review/feed/ 0 ASUS PL-AC56 1200Mbps AV2 1200 Wi-Fi Powerline Adapter Kit Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-pl-ac56-1200mbps-av2-1200-wi-fi-powerline-adapter-kit-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-pl-ac56-1200mbps-av2-1200-wi-fi-powerline-adapter-kit-review/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2016 08:00:02 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=267917 Today I’m taking a look at one of the easiest ways to extend both your wired and wireless network into hard to reach places within your household while keeping the costs as low as possible at the same time. I got ASUS’ PL56 Kit in the office a 1200Mbps AV2 1200 Wi-Fi Powerline Adapter Kit. That means you instantly can get ethernet connections into pretty much any room of your house and extend it…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-pl-ac56-1200mbps-av2-1200-wi-fi-powerline-adapter-kit-review/feed/ 0 Energenie MiHome Gateway & Sensors Smart Home Review https://www.eteknix.com/energenie-mihome-gateway-sensors-smart-home-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/energenie-mihome-gateway-sensors-smart-home-review/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2016 08:00:35 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=278362 Taking command of your home has never been easier thanks to the huge range of IoT (Internet of Things) devices that are on the market, but it can be a little confusing finding the ones that are best suited for your setup, especially given different products often come with (or without) support for other devices and software suites. We reached out to Energenie to test their MiHome range…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/energenie-mihome-gateway-sensors-smart-home-review/feed/ 0 Swann DVR8-4550 8-Channel Full HD Security Kit Review https://www.eteknix.com/swann-dvr8-4550-8-channel-full-hd-security-kit-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/swann-dvr8-4550-8-channel-full-hd-security-kit-review/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:00:16 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=272355 Whether you want to secure your home or your business, one of the easiest ways to get started is by getting a quality starter kit that has everything you will need to get started included in a single box. Today, I am taking a closer look as just such a kit as I got the Swann DVR8-4550 8-channel 1080p HD digital video recorder kit in the office and this set comes with four full-HD cameras and all…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/swann-dvr8-4550-8-channel-full-hd-security-kit-review/feed/ 0 Smart Home Automation Review – Control of Your Home https://www.eteknix.com/smart-home-automation-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/smart-home-automation-review/#respond Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:00:45 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=274633 There’s a technology boom going on right now in the IoT sector, with a huge number of smart and connected devices hitting the market, and consumers mopping them up, especially so in the recent Black Friday sales, where many smart home automation systems were heavily discounted. From Amazon Alexa, to a vast range of light bulbs, there’s a lot of things that suddenly want to talk to each other in…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/smart-home-automation-review/feed/ 0 D-Link Performace Series DIR-890L AC3200 Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-performace-series-dir-890l-ac3200-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-performace-series-dir-890l-ac3200-router-review/#respond Fri, 02 Dec 2016 07:30:58 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=274113 With more and more devices requiring an internet connection, the choice of which router to get becomes a more vital one. TVs, consoles, mobile phones, tablets, PCs, laptops, and IoT devices all require internet access and when they all need it at the same time, the network can get congested. That’s where D-Link’s DIR-890L AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi Router comes into play as it has three bands and six…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-performace-series-dir-890l-ac3200-router-review/feed/ 0 Linksys LRT214 Business Gigabit VPN Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lrt214-business-gigabit-vpn-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lrt214-business-gigabit-vpn-router-review/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:14:57 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=267466 A router is just a small box with a couple of antennas allowing you to surf and game online for home users, but if you’re a business, then it’s a completely different story. For a business, the router is the gateway to and from the world and it has to be treated as such. Today I’m taking a closer look at Linksys’ LRT214 which is a business Gigabit VPN router. There’s also an alternate model of…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lrt214-business-gigabit-vpn-router-review/feed/ 0 ASUS USB-AC68 AC1900 Wi-Fi Adapter Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-usb-ac68-ac1900-wi-fi-adapter-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-usb-ac68-ac1900-wi-fi-adapter-review/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2016 15:20:59 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=266928 One of the easiest ways to add wireless capabilities to almost any system is by use of a USB adapter, at least if your system supports USB or later as that will provide enough bandwidth for even the latest standards. Today I’m taking a closer look at ASUS’ USB-AC68 dual-band AC1900 USB Wi-Fi adapter which is just such a device. The ASUS USB-AC68 is a dual-band USB Wi-Fi adapter that instantly…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-usb-ac68-ac1900-wi-fi-adapter-review/feed/ 3 Linksys LAPAC2600 Business PRO 4×4 AC2600 Access Point Review https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lapac2600-business-pro-4x4-ac2600-access-point-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lapac2600-business-pro-4x4-ac2600-access-point-review/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:01:00 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=266828 A proper network connection is a vital part of every business these days and that includes the wireless signals. Today I’m taking a closer look at Linksys’ LAPAC2600 which is a business pro series Wireless-AC dual-band MU-MIMO access point with all the bells and whistles. The Linksys Business Pro Series Wireless-AC Dual-Band Access Point delivers comprehensive enterprise-grade software features…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lapac2600-business-pro-4x4-ac2600-access-point-review/feed/ 0 ASUS PCE-AC88 AC3100 PCIe Adapter Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-pce-ac88-ac3100-pcie-adapter-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-pce-ac88-ac3100-pcie-adapter-review/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:27:44 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=266691 The wireless network speeds seemed like they were standing still for a while through the AC1200 and AC1900 times, but lucky for all of us, those times are gone and we’ve arrived at the AC3000 times. To use the newer and faster speeds, we also need new Wireless network cards and routers. Today I’m testing ASUS’ latest PCIe adapter, the PCE-AC88 which is an AC3100 adapter with a total bandwidth…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-pce-ac88-ac3100-pcie-adapter-review/feed/ 2 Linksys LGS108P 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Desktop Switch Review https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lgs108p-8-port-gigabit-poe-desktop-switch-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lgs108p-8-port-gigabit-poe-desktop-switch-review/#respond Tue, 11 Oct 2016 22:30:01 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=267178 Small and medium office setups can benefit greatly from Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled devices and when used clever, it’s also something that can reduce the cable clutter and improve the setup a lot. An easy way to control this is with a PoE enabled switch and today I’m taking a look at just that. Linksys’ LGS108P is an 8-port desktop switch with four PoE capable ports and double the switching…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/linksys-lgs108p-8-port-gigabit-poe-desktop-switch-review/feed/ 0 D-Link DCS-2630L Full HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi Camera Review https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-dcs-2630l-full-hd-180-degree-wi-fi-camera-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-dcs-2630l-full-hd-180-degree-wi-fi-camera-review/#respond Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:46:40 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=214896 Home security is an ever growing trend as technology gets smaller and better, and at the same time, it has also become a lot for affordable for the everyman. Today I’m taking a look at one of the best options in this category as I’m having D-Link’s DCS-2630L Full HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi camera in my testing area. Where most home surveillance cams still come with a 720p resolution, the D-Link DCS…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-dcs-2630l-full-hd-180-degree-wi-fi-camera-review/feed/ 0 SilverStone ES01 PCI-E Remote PC Switch Kit https://www.eteknix.com/silverstone-es01-pci-e-remote-pc-switch-kit/ https://www.eteknix.com/silverstone-es01-pci-e-remote-pc-switch-kit/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2016 19:00:26 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=231502 There are many forms of being lazy, or maybe we should rather call it an extra comfort feature that expands your abilities. Today I’m taking a closer look at SilverStone’s ES01 expansion card which allows you turn your PC on and off as well as reset it remotely. This can either be used as an extra security feature or as a simple addition to the already existing methods. The ES01 is available as…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/silverstone-es01-pci-e-remote-pc-switch-kit/feed/ 0 Tenda AC15 Dual-Band AC1900 Gigabit WiFi Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/tenda-ac15-dual-band-ac1900-gigabit-wifi-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/tenda-ac15-dual-band-ac1900-gigabit-wifi-router-review/#respond Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:42:59 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=231494 Tenda might be a company that is mostly known for the entry-level products at lower speeds, but they also got some top of the line devices that easily can compete with anything else on the market. Today I’m taking a look at the new Tenda AC15 which is an AC1900 Smart Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi router. Tenda designed the AC15 with the smart home in mind and as such the router brings a lot of features…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/tenda-ac15-dual-band-ac1900-gigabit-wifi-router-review/feed/ 0 ASUS RP-AC56 AC1200 Range Extender Review https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rp-ac56-ac1200-range-extender-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rp-ac56-ac1200-range-extender-review/#respond Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:00:48 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=231219 When you invest in a wireless network repeater in order to increase your range and cover dead spots in your home, you can either go for a run-of-the-mill unit that provides you with the basic functionality or you can go all out and get a device like ASUS’ RP-AC56 wireless dual-band AC1200 range extender and access point. The ASUS RP-AC56 is anything but ordinary and today I’ll take a closer look…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/asus-rp-ac56-ac1200-range-extender-review/feed/ 0 D-Link DXE-820T Dual Port 10Gbase NIC Adapter Review https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-dxe-820t-dual-port-10gbase-nic-adapter-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-dxe-820t-dual-port-10gbase-nic-adapter-review/#respond Sat, 06 Feb 2016 09:06:45 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=217906 Among our recent upgrade to 10 Gbit networking here in the eTeknix review section wasn’t just the awesome 12-port smart switch that we saw a little while ago, D-Link also supplied me with a DXE-820T dual-port 10 Gbit Ethernet Network card to be able to connect with the switch in full speed. After all, what good does a 10 Gbps switch do when my test rig doesn’t have the same kind of performance.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-dxe-820t-dual-port-10gbase-nic-adapter-review/feed/ 0 D-Link DIR-890 AC3200 Ultra Triple-Band Wi-Fi Router Review https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-dir-890-ac3200-ultra-triple-band-wi-fi-router-review/ https://www.eteknix.com/d-link-dir-890-ac3200-ultra-triple-band-wi-fi-router-review/#respond Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:00:07 +0000 http://www.eteknix.com/?p=214891 When you pick the router you want to own, you can either pick an ordinary router for your setup or a great one if you want just a little more. But there is also a third option and you have the choice to go for something extraordinary. Today I’m taking a closer look a router from the last category as I’m having D-Link’s impressive DIR-890L AC3200 Ultra Wi-Fi router in my testing area.

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