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What is a smart home? How do you create a network in your home? How do you pick a good Wi-Fi router? How do you manage and connect to your network using the devices and operating systems in your home? What kind of smart devices should you use in your home?

Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C3150 v2: Is the new version a significant upgrade?

Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C3150 v2: Is the new version a significant upgrade?

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.05.2018
TP-Link Archer C3150 is an older wireless router that has received a recent refresh. We tested its V2 variant, and we were impressed by its hardware specifications, and good looks. Also, TP-Link has made some serious improvements to their firmware, which now includes advanced security...
Tenda AC10 review: A wireless router full of contrasts

Tenda AC10 review: A wireless router full of contrasts

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.04.2018
Tenda is a Chinese company that manufactures very affordable wireless routers. We recently received for testing their Tenda AC10 - an AC1200 wireless router with support for modern wireless networking standards. We were curious to see whether it offers fast transfers and a quality user...
Reviewing D-Link DIR-822: The affordable WiFi router!

Reviewing D-Link DIR-822: The affordable WiFi router!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 14.02.2018
When you read the product page of the D-Link DIR-822 AC1200 wireless router, you find terms like "extreme coverage," "dual-band with a kick" or "intelligent QoS." It is funny and pompous when you consider that these words describe a very cheap router that costs a...
Reviewing Linksys EA7500 v2 AC1900: Excellent hardware, so and so firmware!

Reviewing Linksys EA7500 v2 AC1900: Excellent hardware, so and so firmware!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 07.02.2018
We have not reviewed any Linksys wireless routers for some time, and when we got the chance to test the Linksys EA7500 v2 AC1900, we quickly accepted. It is a mid-range wireless AC1900 router with promising specifications that claims to provide excellent WiFi for HD...
ASUS Blue Cave review: Different looks, great performer!

ASUS Blue Cave review: Different looks, great performer!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.01.2018
ASUS Blue Cave is a wireless router that looks different from most routers on the market, and it includes an Intel processor, instead of Broadcom, Qualcomm, or MediaTek, as you usually find on many other routers. Its technical specifications are promising, and it is also...
Reviewing ASUS 4G-AC68U: Exciting specs make for a great experience?

Reviewing ASUS 4G-AC68U: Exciting specs make for a great experience?

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.01.2018
ASUS has started selling a new wireless router that can combine mobile internet connections with traditional broadband internet, with the help of a SIM card from your mobile operator. The router is named ASUS 4G-AC68U, and it has some impressive features, that make it very...
Review ASUS RP-AC87: Monstruous both in size and download speed

Review ASUS RP-AC87: Monstruous both in size and download speed

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.12.2017
People who want a fast network, for many devices and on a large area, need to invest not only in a great router but also in a range extender or powerline kit. ASUS has recently launched one of their fastest repeaters ever: ASUS RP-AC87. This...
Reviewing ASUS RT-AC86U: High-end performance and great hardware!

Reviewing ASUS RT-AC86U: High-end performance and great hardware!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.10.2017
ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 is the latest wireless router launched by ASUS worldwide. It is a beautiful router, with modern hardware, support for all the latest wireless technologies, and top-notch performance. If you would like to see what you get from this premium router, read this...
Reviewing the TP-Link RE350 AC1200 range extender: Surprisingly good!

Reviewing the TP-Link RE350 AC1200 range extender: Surprisingly good!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 26.09.2017
TP-Link RE350 AC1200 is a networking device that works as a range extender or access point, depending on your setup. It has a reasonable price, modern specifications and it looks good. If you are curios and you want to extend the coverage of your wireless...
Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C1200: The new king of affordable routers?

Reviewing the TP-Link Archer C1200: The new king of affordable routers?

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 13.09.2017
The market of affordable wireless routers has seen many devices launched recently. While they are not the fastest nor the most complex, they tend to offer all the basics people need, at unbeatable prices. One of the newest routers in this niche is TP-Link Archer...
Reviewing TP-LINK HS100: The affordable smart plug with WiFi connectivity!

Reviewing TP-LINK HS100: The affordable smart plug with WiFi connectivity!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 05.09.2017
Smart plugs can offer many useful features like remote management, real-time statistics of your energy consumption, tools that simulate you being at home when you are not, and so on. However, they tend to be a lot more expensive than their "dumb" counterparts. If you...
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 review: Meet the fastest router of 2017!

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 review: Meet the fastest router of 2017!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.08.2017
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is the world's first wireless router that is marketed to gamers. Not only does it use the Republic of Gamers brand, but it is also a beast, both design-wise and concerning hardware. We haven't used a router with a quad-core processor...
Reviewing the TP-LINK Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb with Color Changing Hue (LB130)

Reviewing the TP-LINK Smart Wi-Fi LED Bulb with Color Changing Hue (LB130)

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 16.08.2017
TP-LINK makes plenty of smart home devices, not only wireless routers. We recently received for testing their most expensive and attractive smart bulbs: TP-LINK LB130. It features full RGB lighting, integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, a mobile app that is easy to use...
Reviewing the Tenda AC9 AC1200 wireless router - A rough diamond!

Reviewing the Tenda AC9 AC1200 wireless router - A rough diamond!

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  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 18.07.2017
Tenda is a chinese company, based in Shenzhen, China, with a very large physical presence. They sell networking equipment for both consumers and businesses and they have some of the most affordable wireless routers that money can buy. We received for testing one of their...
Reviewing the TP-LINK NC450 camera - Affordable and convenient!

Reviewing the TP-LINK NC450 camera - Affordable and convenient!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 30.05.2017
Do you need an affordable camera for supervising a small to a medium-sized area in your home or workplace? Do you want to see what your children or your pets are doing when you are not at home? Do you need to keep an eye...