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UniFi Gateways Explained as Simply as Possible
My attempt to explain the difference between UniFi Gateways and Cloud Gateways in the simplest way possible.
U6-Enterprise Preview: UniFi's First Wi-Fi 6E AP
A preview of the U6-Enterprise, Ubiquiti’s first Wi-Fi 6E AP.
Understanding Wi-Fi Speed and How 6 GHz Compares
The Nighthawk RARXE500 claims 10,800 Mbps of throughput, but where does that number come from? Why don’t I get 10,800 Mbps on my speed tests, dang it!?
Networking 101: VLANs and Network Layers
Explaining VLANs and network layers using a carefully-crafted collection of 1’s and 0’s, delivered via millions of electrical pulses through a cable or over the air.
Wi-Fi 101 — Wi-Fi 6E In-Depth
The addition of the 6 GHz spectrum is the biggest change to Wi-Fi since Wi-Fi. This post explains Wi-Fi 6E in depth.
How Wi-Fi Works: From Electricity to Information
How does Wi-Fi work? Wi-Fi lets devices communicate by sending and receiving radio waves.
UniFi Switches Explained
Making Sense of the UniFi Switch Lineup. Includes a comparison to EdgeSwitches, 1st generation vs 2nd generation switchs, and a deep dive into PoE support.
Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11ax Explained
Wi-Fi 6, aka 802.11ax, is the latest generation of Wi-Fi. It improves on Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) in a few major ways — speed, efficiency and security. Wi-Fi 6E is Wi-Fi 6 extended into the 6 GHz spectrum.
Wi-Fi Isn't Magic: Tips For Planning A Home Network
If you want to get better Wi-Fi at home, it helps to understand how it works.