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UniFi Firewall Basics: DNS for a Guest Network
Going over the basics of UniFi firewall rules, including an example of allowing PiHole DNS to a guest network.
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.
Orbi RBK852 Review: Primitive Power
The Orbi RBK852 impressed me with it’s Wi-Fi speed and range, scoring the highest of any system I’ve tested so far. Unfortunately, I found myself frustrated with everything else.
UniFi 6 Lite and U6-LR Review and Speed Comparison
My in-depth review of the U6-Lite and U6-LR, Ubiquiti’s first Wi-Fi 6 access points. It includes speed tests and a comparison to the AC-HD, UniFi Dream Machine, BeaconHD and some Wi-Fi 6 mesh access points.
eero 6 vs. eero Pro 6: Wi-Fi 6 Model Comparison
Comparing the Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro. Discussing dual-band vs. tri-band, Wi-Fi 6 performance, and my general Eero recommendations.
Linksys Velop MX10 Review: Fast and Dumb
The Linksys Velop MX10 is a high-end tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system. In this review I test out the performance and compare it to the Deco X60, Eero 6, and Eero 6 Pro Mesh Wi-Fi Systems.
Upcoming UniFi Switches Preview
More multi-gig UniFi Switches are coming, including the UniFi Switch Aggregation Pro, UniFi 6 Switch 24, UniFi Switch Mission Critical, UniFi Flex XG, and UniFi EnterpriseXG 24.
eero 6 and eero Pro 6 Review and Speed Tests
My review of the Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro, including Wi-Fi 6 speed tests.
UDM Setup Guide: Discovery and Basic Settings
UniFi Dream Machine Setup and Basic Configuration Guide using the UniFi Mobile App.
Deco X60 Review and Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Performance
My review of the TP-Link Deco X60, including tests of it’s Wi-Fi 6 mesh performance, Deco Setup, Management and Features.
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.
Wi-Fi 101 — Wi-Fi Origins and History
Wireless networking has a long, complicated, and interesting history.