Latest Posts
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!?
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500 Review: Wi-Fi 6E Has Landed
My review of the Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500. Wi-Fi 6E has landed. Is it worth the hype?
Q&A: AP-Only vs. Complete UniFi Network
Discussing running an AP-only vs. a complete UniFi network, and what pieces you need to make it all work.
Wi-Fi 101 — Wi-Fi 6E Progress and Reality
A summary of everything I’ve been able to find about the current status of Wi-Fi 6E, including availability, device details, and some early speed tests.
Q&A: Making a UniFi and Cisco Network
How to configure a UniFi network to work with a layer 3 Cisco switch. UniFi and Cisco (or any other network vendor) can work together. Hurray for open networking standards!
Podcasts Recommendations: 2021
My top technology, networking, Apple, music, and miscellaneous podcast recommendations, 2021 edition.
Keychron K8 and Logitech MX Master 3 Mini-review
Good peripherals are just as important as a good computer. My very brief review of the Keychron K8 and Logitech MX Master 3.
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.
Introducing the McCann Tech Discord
Time for something new. This may turn into nothing, but I want to try it: introducing the McCann Tech Discord!
Apple Productivity App Review: Email
Examining the best iOS, iPadOS, and macOS email clients. There’s a few categories of productivity apps I want to look at, but first we have to start with a solid foundation: Good old-fashioned email.
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.
Recommended: 20 Macs for 2020
If you’re a Mac nerd like me, do yourself a favor and check out 20 Macs for 2020. The whole series is a treat.
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.