routers
Cisco introduces new Catalyst 8000 Series Edge platforms![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Cisco introduces new Catalyst 8000 Series Edge platforms
New platforms offer secure connectivity and greater visibility into applications across cloud, data center and edge networks
20 Oct 2020
What is an embedded system?![Microprocessors](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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What is an embedded system?
We explain the key characteristics of an embedded system, their benefits and challenges
14 Oct 2020
Netgear Orbi RBK50 review: The perfect all-round mesh![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Netgear Orbi RBK50 review: The perfect all-round mesh
Plenty of features, user-friendly management and top-flight performance
22 Sep 2020
What to look for in a mesh Wi-Fi network![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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What to look for in a mesh Wi-Fi network
There’s plenty of choice when it comes to mesh systems: here’s how to pick the one that’s right for you
16 Sep 2020
Best mesh Wi-Fi alternatives![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Best mesh Wi-Fi alternatives
Don’t want to spend three figures on an expensive mesh system? There are other ways to extend your wireless signal
16 Sep 2020
Asus ZenWiFi AC review: Boxy but brilliant![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Asus ZenWiFi AC review: Boxy but brilliant
This imposing mesh system is insanely fast and loaded with high-end router features
16 Sep 2020
EnGenius SkyKey review: Magnetically attractive![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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EnGenius SkyKey review: Magnetically attractive
A convenient and affordable plug-and-play solution for remotely managing EnGenius wireless APs
12 May 2020
Best mesh Wi-Fi 2019![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Best mesh Wi-Fi 2019
Tired of patchy Wi-Fi? Maybe it's time to upgrade to a mesh system
28 Apr 2020
Netgear WAC564 review: A first-class mesh system![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Netgear WAC564 review: A first-class mesh system
An affordable 802.11ac access point with good performance and mesh support for easy expansion
27 Mar 2020
Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Dream Machine review: A dream come true![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Ubiquiti Networks UniFi Dream Machine review: A dream come true
This remarkable appliance serves up true business-class network services at a great price
20 Feb 2020
Google Nest Wifi review: A solid improvement, but not for long![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Google Nest Wifi review: A solid improvement, but not for long
Seamlessly combines mesh Wi-Fi and smart speaker functions, but other solutions are faster and more versatile
14 Feb 2020
Tenda Nova MW3 review: Cheap but very cheerful mesh Wi-Fi![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Tenda Nova MW3 review: Cheap but very cheerful mesh Wi-Fi
The cheapest mesh wireless kit we’ve come across: what it loses in speed, it makes up for in convenience
15 Aug 2018
Zyxel Multy X review: Screamingly fast mesh Wi-Fi![Two Zyxel Multy X nodes](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Zyxel Multy X review: Screamingly fast mesh Wi-Fi
Wide coverage and great speeds for an attractive price
15 Aug 2018
TP-Link Deco M5 review![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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TP-Link Deco M5 review
Good wireless coverage, a great price and a strong selection of features
14 Aug 2018
DrayTek Vigor 2862Lac: The perfect router for SMBs![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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DrayTek Vigor 2862Lac: The perfect router for SMBs
Top-notch security, great wireless services and a price tag to match
6 Jul 2018
DrayTek Vigor 2860AC review![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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DrayTek Vigor 2860AC review
Highly configurable and stuffed with features perfect for businesses, but not the best Wi-Fi range or speed
9 May 2018
Linksys LAPAC2600 review![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Linksys LAPAC2600 review
An easily managed Wave 2 business AP that’s great on value, performance and scalability
31 Jan 2018
WatchGuard AP420 review![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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WatchGuard AP420 review
WatchGuard’s AP420 teams up seriously secure wireless networks with slick cloud management and tons of features
16 Jan 2018
Apple and Google begin patching “devastating” Wi-Fi exploit![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Apple and Google begin patching “devastating” Wi-Fi exploit
Microsoft has already rolled out fixes for KRACK flaw
17 Oct 2017
DrayTek VigorBX 2000ac review![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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DrayTek VigorBX 2000ac review
A feature-packed router and IP PBX combo that’s ideal for SMBs seeking an all-in-one networking solution
22 Sep 2017
Google WiFi review ![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Google WiFi review
Google's mesh Wi-Fi network scores a home run for small businesses
28 Jul 2017
Linksys Velop review![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
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Linksys Velop review
Networking without the hassle - but power-users beware
5 Apr 2017