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Category: Equipment Guides

How to set up home Wi-Fi network
How to Get Home Internet on Your Wi-Fi Devices

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Technology

Have all your equipment but don’t know where to start? Our guide walks you through the setup.

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How Important Is My Wireless Router to My Internet Speed?

by | Feb 26, 2025 | Equipment Guides, FAQ, Internet Speed Guides

A router can’t change your internet speed, but it can make connections run slow. Find out why.

Best Internet for Seniors
Best Internet Plans and Discounts for Seniors

by | Feb 24, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

Many providers offer discounts on internet for senior citizens. Read more about internet plans and discounts for senior citizens.

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Kinetic Internet Self-Installation Guide

by | Feb 18, 2025 | Brand Guides, Equipment Guides

This ISP provides internet service via DSL, which makes the self-installation process relatively easy. DSL service runs on existing phone lines, meaning all you need to do to get internet service is sign up with Windstream and connect a modem or modem-router to a phone jack. Once you run through the installation steps, you’ll be ready in no time to pin, purchase, and tweet to your heart’s content.

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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS700S Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Netgear RS700S is our first Wi-Fi 7 router. We tested its speeds using three devices.

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NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Router Reviews

The Orbi RBK853 is an expensive mesh system but delivers based on our tests. We dig in deep.

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NETGEAR R6700AX Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The R6700AX is a decent pick if you’re on a budget, but don’t expect lots of performance. We dive into the R7600AX to see if it’s the right budget-oriented router for your small family or apartment.

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Zyxel WAX640S-6E Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Zyxel WAX640S-6E targets business and enterprise networks. We run it through our tests.

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Zyxel NWA90AX Pro Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

Zyxel’s NWA90AX Pro is a great AP for any office wanting multi-gig Wi-Fi. We test its speeds.

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Synology RT2600ac Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Synology RT2600ac is an older, feature-packed Wi-Fi 5 router launched in 2017. We ran it through our tests to see if it’s still relevant in 2023.

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TP-Link Archer A10 Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

The Reyee RG-E5 is a business-first router that’s also suitable for home use. It has excellent speeds for the money, but is it the right network centerpiece for you? We dig into Reyee RG-E5 to find out.

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NETGEAR Orbi RBK752 Review

by | Feb 14, 2025 | Equipment Guides, Product Reviews, Router Reviews

We tested the two-piece NETGEAR Orbi RBK752 system and recorded good speeds for the money. But does it have the features you need? We dig in to find out.