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Experience unparalleled detail and rich color with this Hisense Quantum UHD TV. With a bezel-less frame, additional dimming zones and a display capable of over a billion color combinations, your favorite games and programs are more vivid than ever. Built-in voice control on this Hisense Quantum UHD TV lets you change channels with just a word.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing bang for the buck!
on April 8, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this based on the recommendation of multiple professional reviews. This TV is capable of incredible image quality for the price.
While high end TVs come out of the boxw with the best settings for the best image quality. Here you are going to have to fiddle with the calibration asked image settings a lot to get an optimal image. If you are willing to put in the work, you'll get image quality comparable to a TV twice the price.
I would recommend turning off all image processing such as motion smoothing and nose reduction, or you will get sync problems between audio and video. I don't think the processor is up to snuff. Also, the local storage for Android is only 4GB, so don't go crazy installing apps. Install only what you need.
This isn't without its flaws, but if you're willing to mess with the settings and put up with the flaws, you'll get a TV with incredible image quality for the price.
Length of ownership: 14
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Sony BDP-S6700 Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling has built-in super Wi-Fi through MIMO. This lets you stream live from online services. Built-in Bluetooth and SongPal Link stream movies and music or connect your devices through HDMI, coaxial output, USB or Ethernet. This Sony Blu-ray player with 4K upscaling also offers child lock and parental controls.
Customer Rating
2
Can't play 4K disks
on March 29, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
This cannot play 4k (UHD) disks, so if you have a 4K TV, this disk player is next to useless.
Yes, you can get 4K content on streaming services, but they cannot match the bit-rate of a 4K disk. To really see movies at their best on a decent TV, you want 4K UHD disks, which this player cannot handle.
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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2
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2
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Provide reliable support for your flat-screen television with this Insignia swivel TV base. The swivel function lets you adjust your preferred viewing angle, while the steady base and stand ensure reliable stability of up to 60 lbs. for televisions between 32 and 65 inches. This Insignia swivel TV base has integrated cable management that reduces clutter for assorted mounting options.
Customer Rating
5
Stable, sturdy, adjustable
on March 28, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
It took me longer than I want to admit to figure out which screws and spacers I needed to attach the horizontal bars to my TV. Once I got all that worked out, the rest of the assembly was a breeze. Thanks to this thing, I didn't have to buy a new TV stand for the new TV.
The base was more than big enough to accommodate the center channel speaker, and the vertical height is adjustable. The stand can swivel left and right if that's important to you. The base is large and heavy, which will make your TV nice and stable.
Length of ownership: 3
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
4
Value
5
Ease of Use
4
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With BPM Connect, taking your blood pressure at home has never been so convenient. The device provides medically accurate blood pressure and heart rate measurements with immediate color-coded feedback on the device. BPM Connect synchronizes seamlessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the free Health Mate app, where you can see all your data history and share it with your doctor.
Customer Rating
5
Works good, needs a smartphone.
on March 21, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
According to pro reviews I've read, this is pretty accurate, especially if you set it to take an average of 3 measurements. This is designed to work with a smartphone, so it might be a bit too complicated for older technologies. If you have at least a little familiarity with smart phone apps, this should be great for you.
Length of ownership: 37
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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4
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3
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Experience the bigger, clearer picture when you upgrade your home theater setup with the STR-DH590. The 5.2ch AV receiver brings movies to life with 4K HDR pass-through, Dolby Vision and flexible surround sound. Bring all your devices together with BLUETOOTH connectivity and multiple inputs.
Customer Rating
4
Decent cheap receiver for home theater
on March 21, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you want to build a home theater system on a budget, this fits the bill. Just don't expect too much.
For example, it comes with a microphone for automatic calibration just like more expensive receivers, but this one incorrectly identified my center channel and fear soakers as "large" even though they obviously can't produce low frequencies. The automatic calibration in general was kind of buggy and finicky, unlike the auto calibration on Yamaha receivers.
It lacks any network connectivity, which only really matters for firmware update and streaming internet radio. You probably won't need the former, and the latter is becoming obsolete. Most people interested in listening to music over the internet would probably just install Spotify on their smart TV anyway.
I have not tried this with an Audio Return Channel yet, but it works fine both as a bluetooth receiver (for much better sounds quality than you're likely to get from a self-container Bluetooth speaker) and it functions well at 5.1 sound for a basic home theater.
If you agree trying to build a component home theater system on a budget, this is a decent centerpiece for your home theater. On the other hand, if you're willing to spend the money on a component home theater system instead of a sound bar, you may want to consider some of the more feature-rich receivers that are around $100 more expensive.
Length of ownership: 144
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4
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The T50 is not your run-of-the-mill floor standing tower speaker. Just snap off the grill and take a look under the hood - you'll love what you see. With one 1" silk dome tweeter, one 6.25" extended throw composite driver, and two performance tuned front-firing sub bass radiators~all engineered with Polk~s proprietary Dynamic Balance technology, its highs send sound soaring, its mids are made to shred, and the bass you crave gets a massive boost even at the lowest frequencies. Its audio improved - for the people, by the people - signed, sealed and delivered! Easy to setup, supports Dolby and DTS, and connects to most home theater receivers, stereos or home theater processors. Have fun and play but prepare to be blown away!
Customer Rating
5
Good for the price
on March 21, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'm no audiophile, but these things around great for the price. I'm not sure how good the bass is because I'm using them with a powered subwoofer. If you care enough about sounds quality to buy floor-standing speakers instead of a sound bar or a big bluetooth speaker, them you should already have a subwoofer, to be honest.
I have not tried playing these very loud, but if you want to do that, you should probably get more expensive speakers to be honest. These should be more than enough to fill a large living room with good, clear sound.
Length of ownership: 4
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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Boost your bass signal with this Insignia subwoofer cable. Standard RCA connections are compatible with nearly every self-powered subwoofer setup, and the flexible design minimizes signal loss and maximizes low-frequency bass signals. This 15-foot Insignia subwoofer cable supports a wide range of placement options for optimal sound in living rooms, bedrooms and other entertainment areas.
Customer Rating
1
Flimsy. Treat extra delicately.
on March 17, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
Plug fell apart and left pieces of itself in the receiver's subwoofer port. This wasn't that old. I bought another one solely because I don't know where else I can get a 15 foot RCA cable from retail.
If you can get an RCA cable from any other manufacturer, do so.
Length of ownership: 139
Mobile Submission: true
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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1
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1
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MX Master 3 is instant precision and infinite potential. Designed for designers and engineered for coders, it~s our most advanced Master Series mouse yet. App-specific button customizations speed up your workflow in the apps you use most and the electromagnetic MagSpeed wheel enables fast noiseless scrolling. Your hand rests perfectly on the sculpted form and allows you to work comfortably for hours across multiple computers and operating systems in one fluid workflow. Ready for video calls - predefined settings for Microsoft Teams and Zoom let you instantly mute and Start/Stop your video call. With MX Master 3, you can truly master what you make.
Customer Rating
4
Some odd scrolling behavior, otherwise stellar
on March 17, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
Every so often, I get bizarre behavior where the mouse will send phantom scrolling data, causing the web page or window to jitter up and down rapidly. Switching between USB-C and Bluetooth does not fix the problem.
Maximizing the window often fixes this, but it's very annoying when it happens.
Other than that, this is a typical Logitech mouse, which is to say that it's incredible. It can get weird in Bluetooth mode, but that's because I'm in an environment with a lot of Bluetooth devices. Whenever that happens, I can easily plug in a USB-C cable (you'll need one around to charge the battery anyway), and it functions just like a wired mouse.
Length of ownership: 180
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
Quality
4
Value
3
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With the power of a PC and the mobility of a tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Wi-Fi is your secret weapon for getting more done~wherever you are. Enjoy the advantages of a true 2-in-1 device, where an expanded keyboard(1) and built-in memory up to 128GB are backed by a battery that lasts the entire workday(2) for ultimate portability. With a redesigned, minimal-lag S Pen that lets you control a presentation with the tap of a finger and an expanded edge-to- edge screen(3) for better streaming, gaming and video chatting, the Galaxy Tab S7+ Wi-Fi simplifies life, work and play. **(1) Keyboard sold separately. **(2) Battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. **(3) S7+ 12.4~ screen is a sAMOLEDTM screen.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing for content consumption
on March 17, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
The app ecosystem for Android just isn't as good as it is for Apple's iOS, but if you prefer to stay in the Android ecosystem, this is the best of the best.
I bought this primarily for reading small text with my older eyes: e-textbooks, PDFs, digital comics, etc. The other Android tablets were just slightly too small for this purpose, and I was honestly considering jumping ship to iOS when this was announced. Now that I have it, I can say that reading smaller text on this thing is a dream.
If it has a downside, it is that it is a bit too big and heavy for holding in your arms for prolonged Netflix binges. Don't get me wrong, videos look incredible on this device (pro reviewers agree this is the best tablet screen).
The speakers are incredible, which is also great for watching videos.
If you are clumsy like me, don't waste time with the official cases as they provide negligible protection against drops. Get a more protective case and any old Bluetooth keyboard for productivity work. I'm told Dex is great for productivity work, but to be honest, I just run office-type apps in regular Android mode, and it works great.
I only use this for reading, productivity, streaming video, and social media, so I can't comment on how it is for gaming or how the pen is for art or note-taking, but for what I do with it, it's been a dream.
Length of ownership: 182
Mobile Submission: false
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4
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5
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3
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Add deep, low-frequency bass impact to your movies and music with Polk's PSW108. This subwoofer is powered by a high-current amplifier producing 50 watts RMS/100 watts clean, dynamic power for loud bass and a wide dynamic range necessary to recreate a life-like home theater experience. Features front-firing 10" composite polymer cone driver that adds depth to your audio tracks and provides more bass impact for your sound system. The cabinet is constructed from non-resonant MDF with internal bracing for superior bass clarity and accuracy. Features flexible inputs and controls like power-saver on/auto switch, independent volume control and a toggle phase switch on the back panel for a cohesive unit. Place the subwoofer on the same side of the room as your system's front speakers for the best performance
Customer Rating
5
Sounds great for the price
on March 17, 2021
Posted by: Paul
Verified Purchase:Yes
I wouldn't play this too loud given the price, but at lower volumes, it sounds great. I bought this to pair with some cheap, decades-old floor-standing speakers, and the improvement has been phenomenal.
Length of ownership: 139
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX6000 12-Stream WiFi Router is powered by the industry~s latest 802.11ax WiFi standard with 4 times increased data capacity to handle today and tomorrow~s growing home network. Blazing-fast combined WiFi speeds up to 6Gbps and AX optimized 64bit 2.2GHz Quad-core processor powers smart home applications, ultra-smooth 4K UHD streaming, online gaming, and more. Keep your family safe from cyber threats with NETGEAR Armor anti-virus and data theft protection for your home and all of your smartphones and computers. Free trial included.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Stellar, but pricey
By Paul
I think this RAX120 is a better deal than the RAX200 right now. The RAX120 has a 5gbps ethernet port instead of 2.5, and a faster CPU. The RAX200 is tri-band instead of dual-band, and if configured correctly can offer higher speeds to WiFi 6 client devices. All in all, I'd say the RAX120 is worth saving $100.
It's definitely faster (for WiFi 6 devices) and produces a noticeably stronger signal than the RAX80.
The one downside is that as with the RAX80, you may have to toggle QoS off and on or on and then off to get the WiFi connection speeds up to where they should be, and you may have to do this again after firmware updates. Consider yourself warned.
If you have another router set up in AP mode (what I'm doing with my old RAX80) with this as the main, the hand-off between the two routers is not exactly seamless (sometimes you'll have to wait a few seconds for your device to connect to the other router), but these routers aren't really designed to function as mech routers, so that is to be expected.
Other than that, stability and speed have been stellar.
Paul
UPDATE
July 30, 2020
This is the original reviewer
So I ran into a nasty issue. Randomly, devices will stop connecting to one or the other bands. Keep getting "invalid password" when I try to connect an affected device to the affected band. Nothing I do changes this. Netgear said they were "looking into it" and would "fix it soon" around 10 months ago. It still has not been fixed. This router is great when it works, but a device this expensive should not have a bug this glaring for this long. I can no longer in good conscience recommend this router to anyway.
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ZenWiFi Pro AXE1100 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (ET12 2PK) is the new paradigm for whole home mesh Wi-Fi, combining performance and beauty in a perfectly balanced package. Working with the ASUS Wi-Fi 6E ecosystem, it takes the productivity and entertainment capabilities of your whole-home network to the next level. Features include whole room coverage up to 6000 sq. ft. and 6+ rooms, dual 2.5G ports, 6GHz Band, AiMesh, with included lifetime internet security.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Remarkable Router
By Construction
Bought this mesh system after being extremely unhappy with my Nighthawk AX11000 Tri-Band WiFi 6 Router router. This ASUS router is amazing. Only potential gripe is one router completely covers my whole house easily. I don't even know why they sell this in pairs unless you need to cover 6000sf home. I would have been more than happy with the one unit. Amazing coverage and speeds....one day I might plug in the mesh point.....It is that good. Yes it is expensive and maybe technology has gotten that much better in a few years, but this router is amazing.
Paul
The 6 GHz band has short range
August 2, 2022
The higher the frequency, the more signal attenuation you get when it passes through physical objects such as walls. This is why the 2.4 GHz band is available in more parts of your home than the 5 GHz band. If and when you start using that 6 GHz band with client devices,you're probably going to want that second node/access point.
It's best if you connect these two routers via an Ethernet cable, otherwise the Wi-Fi connection between the two units will affect bandwidth over whichever band gets used (and that can change from moment to moment as the two units look for the best band to use for the backhaul, causing performance to change during use).
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ZenWiFi Pro AXE1100 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (ET12 2PK) is the new paradigm for whole home mesh Wi-Fi, combining performance and beauty in a perfectly balanced package. Working with the ASUS Wi-Fi 6E ecosystem, it takes the productivity and entertainment capabilities of your whole-home network to the next level. Features include whole room coverage up to 6000 sq. ft. and 6+ rooms, dual 2.5G ports, 6GHz Band, AiMesh, with included lifetime internet security.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Fast
By Rexx
Very fast. However the 6GHz network serms to drop out frequently. Going to tey a wired backhaul to see if that makes a difference.
Paul
Absolutely use a wired backhaul if possible
August 15, 2022
This does not have two 5 GHz bands, so you cannot have a dedicated wireless backhaul. Because of the way AI Mesh works, which of the three bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz) gets used as a backhaul will change every so often depending on what's going on. Whichever band gets used as a backhaul will suddenly have the throughput halved. If your connection to the ISP is less than 500 megabits per second, then you might not notice, but it could still make things weird.
The reviews I read strongly recommend using a wired backhaul with the ET12 for this reason. The nice thing is that both units have 2.5 gbps Ethernet WAN and LAN ports. If you have a switch between the two, the switch will need to be 2.5 gbps. If you have 1 gbps from your ISP or faster, having a 2.5 gbps Ethernet connection between these two units will make a difference. (At 1 gbps, in practice you'll get around 800 mbps or so because with 1000 base-T, 1 gbps is a hard maximum.) This is good because a lot of routers these days have a WAN port that is faster than 1 gbps, but only 1 gbps LAN ports. This is one of the few routers you want if you are getting multigig connection from your ISP and have the Ethernet hardware to make use of it.
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The NETGEAR 4-stream Wi-Fi 6 mesh extender EAX20 is built for the future of Wi-Fi to create a powerful mesh Wi-Fi network for increased coverage to every corner of your home. Experience the power of the latest-generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for dramatically faster Wi-Fi to your smartphones, tablets, computers and so many more devices. Even more capacity plus backward compatibility with your current- and previous-generation routers and devices (Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4, and earlier-generation Wi-Fi standards) means that you'll enjoy ultrafast Wi-Fi in the farthest corners of your home today and for all your future tech purchases for years to come.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Ad hoc mesh for your existing router
By Paul
I used to use an older Nighthawk router as an access point. This was very clunky, as devices would connect to the first router they could, then hold on for dear life and refuse to connect to the other router as you moved around the house.
With this, the access point acts more like a proper mesh system. As I move around the house, devices connect to either the main router or this device as needed, depending on which has the stronger signal.
Caveat 1: I am using this with a Nighthawk router, so I have no idea how well this plays with other routers from other companies.
Caveat 2: if at all possible, connect this to your existing router using an ethernet cable. As with all range extenders, if you connect to the main router over WiFi, any devices connecting to this will generate twice the traffic (each packet gets broadcast on the network twice to make it to the main router). Depending on what you have going on in your network, this could halve throughput if you don't connect via ethernet. This is true of all range extenders.
I would definitely recommend this if your existing router is a Netgear Nighthawk. I have no idea how good or bad this device is with other routers.
Paul
Update: Don't get
August 15, 2022
Sadly, I'm not allowed to edit my original review. I ultimately had to unplug this as it caused connection issues with WiFi devices, even with the wired connection.
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WD Red Plus NAS internal hard drives are designed with CMR technology for RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to eight bays. Perfect for handling increased workloads associated with small- to medium-sized business environments, including expanded OS compatibility and ZFS.
Overall1 out of 5
1 out of 5TIGGEDOUT
By Twantabee
Only 2T show up in computer, have not figured out how to get use of other 6T yet. So frustrating for th none computer savvy!
Paul
March 25, 2023
Check the documentation for the motherboard of your computer. There might be a BIOS setting, or your computer might just be too old, or your operating system is too old. Google "Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB" for more details.
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Protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus and Tab S8 Plus against damage with this clear ZeroDamage HD screen protector. The tempered glass guards your screen against cracks and dents, ensuring long-lasting use, while the anti-fingerprint coating prevents smudges without compromising sensitivity. This ZeroDamage HD screen protector retains amazing clarity, enhancing the viewing experience.
There was an issue with this same fingerprint reader in phones where a screen protector would allow other people to unlock the device. Does this screen protector produce that same problem?
5 years, 8 months ago
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Experience a new-generation Wi-Fi 6 router with a built-in DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem that delivers blazing-fast multi gigabit Internet. With link aggregation and enhanced capacity to handle more Wi-Fi devices, the Nighthawk multi gigabit speed cable modem router delivers a truly impressive experience. Enjoy an improved Internet experience with a built-in cable modem that supports 1 Gbps+ Internet speed and Next-Gen Wi-Fi 6 technology that is ideal for the speeds you and your family want for lag-free gaming, 4K HD streaming, and Internet browsing coupled with improved indoor and outdoor coverage. Stream, game, and browse even more with 2.5 Gbps Multi-Gig Ethernet ports and 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired connectivity support with endless options for fast Internet.Compatible with XFINITY from Comcast and Cox. Contact your Internet service provider for additional compatibility information.
I have a CAX30 which pushes about 250Mbps on a 950 Mbps connection from Comcast. I upgraded to 1.2 gig service but they tell me(Comcast) that the CAX30 won't get there. How much faster would the WIFI signal out be on average with the CAX80?
The speed you get over WiFi depends on a lot of factors: what band you're using, the specific settings in the router, and how much physical material (e.g. walls) are between the router and the client device. Generally, you'll get the fastest speeds when the client device is right next to a router/access point, and speeds go down as you move away from it.
One thing to keep in mind is that these units do not have two 5 GHz bands, which means you do not have a dedicated wireless backhaul. The three bands you get are 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the new 6 GHz (used only by WiFi 6E devices). Because of the way Asus' AI Mesh works, which band gets used as a backhaul will change from time to time based on conditions. Whichever band is used as a backhaul can have its throughput cut in half.
It is strongly recommended that you use a wired backhaul. Both units have a 2.5 Gbps WAN and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port, which means you can have a wired connection between them that is faster than the standard 1000 base-T. Keep in mind that if there is a switch between these two devices, you'll need to make certain that the switch is 2.5 Gbps. Also, find out if the category of your Ethernet cable can handle 2.5 Gbps.
Lastly, if you have any Ethernet devices, you'll definitely need a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet switch, and makes sure the other Ethernet devices (e.g. desktops, laptops, etc.) have a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet NIC.
Since you have faster than 1 Gbps from your ISP, this is one of the few routers you can use if you want to get the most out of it, particularly over Ethernet. If you get something else, make sure that the router has both in and out (WAN/LAN) ports that can handle faster than 1 Gbps (1000 base-T), and that your other networking hardware is up to snuff.
One thing to keep in mind is that these units do not have two 5 GHz bands, which means you do not have a dedicated wireless backhaul. The three bands you get are 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and the new 6 GHz (used only by WiFi 6E devices). Because of the way Asus' AI Mesh works, which band gets used as a backhaul will change from time to time based on conditions. Whichever band is used as a backhaul can have its throughput cut in half.
It is strongly recommended that you use a wired backhaul. Both units have a 2.5 Gbps WAN and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port, which means you can have a wired connection between them that is faster than the standard 1000 base-T. Keep in mind that if there is a switch between these two devices, you'll need to make certain that the switch is 2.5 Gbps. Also, find out if the category of your Ethernet cable can handle 2.5 Gbps.
Lastly, if you have any Ethernet devices, you'll definitely need a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet switch, and makes sure the other Ethernet devices (e.g. desktops, laptops, etc.) have a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet NIC.
Since you have faster than 1 Gbps from your ISP, this is one of the few routers you can use if you want to get the most out of it, particularly over Ethernet. If you get something else, make sure that the router has both in and out (WAN/LAN) ports that can handle faster than 1 Gbps (1000 base-T), and that your other networking hardware is up to snuff.
3 years, 9 months ago
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Stay in the game with reliable connectivity for fast-paced gaming. Optimize your Internet connection by stabilizing ping and reducing lag spikes.
IS THIS COMPATIABLE WITH XFINITY MODEM
This is a router, not a modem. It will work with your existing ISP, but if your modem also includes a WiFi router, I would suggest turning the WiFi off on your modem and using this, or otherwise make sure this is using a different SSID than the WiFi router in your modem. Alternately, you can use the WiFi router in your modem for all your smarthome devices, and put all the other devices on this router. That way, the bad security of your smarthome devices will be less of a threat to your laptops, smartphones, etc.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Stay in the game with reliable connectivity for fast-paced gaming. Optimize your Internet connection by stabilizing ping and reducing lag spikes.
Is it compatible with cox Wi-Fi?
This is a router, not a modem. It will work with your existing ISP, but if your modem also includes a WiFi router, I would suggest turning the WiFi off on your modem and using this, or otherwise make sure this is using a different SSID than the WiFi router in your modem. Alternately, you can use the WiFi router in your modem for all your smarthome devices, and put all the other devices on this router. That way, the bad security of your smarthome devices will be less of a threat to your laptops, smartphones, etc.
3 years, 10 months ago
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Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products.Upgrade your computer's performance with this Samsung EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. The 1TB capacity accommodates plenty of files and videos, while read speeds of up to 3500MB/sec. make data transfer easy. This Samsung EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD features sequential write speeds of up to 3300MB/sec. for quick file storage.
Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad Certified Refurbished products.Upgrade your computer's performance with this Samsung EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. The 1TB capacity accommodates plenty of files and videos, while read speeds of up to 3500MB/sec. make data transfer easy. This Samsung EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD features sequential write speeds of up to 3300MB/sec. for quick file storage.
Just wondering if I can use this for my PS5
You can google "PS5 m.d compatibility list" and find the official Sony page showing what to look for in a drive. This is Gen 3x4, while Sony recommends Gen 4x4. Also, Sony recommends 5,500 MB/s while this is rated at 3,500 MB/s.
I don't know the details of M.2/NVMe implementation in the PS5, so there's a chance that the slot is backwards compatible with Gen 3x4, but why risk it?
I don't know the details of M.2/NVMe implementation in the PS5, so there's a chance that the slot is backwards compatible with Gen 3x4, but why risk it?
3 years, 11 months ago
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Paul
With BPM Connect, taking your blood pressure at home has never been so convenient. The device provides medically accurate blood pressure and heart rate measurements with immediate color-coded feedback on the device. BPM Connect synchronizes seamlessly via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the free Health Mate app, where you can see all your data history and share it with your doctor.
Hello, I can't figure out how to setup a second user. Can someone provide some steps? Also, seems that it always measures my BP high, does it need some sort of calibration? Thanks!
You add extra users in the smartphone app, but telling it to switch to a different user is obnoxious because the device itself has only one button.
Make sure the device is on your arm such that it is level with your heart when you take three measurement. Use the setting that takes an average of 3 measurements ("BPx3" on the device).
Make sure the device is on your arm such that it is level with your heart when you take three measurement. Use the setting that takes an average of 3 measurements ("BPx3" on the device).
5 years, 2 months ago
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Paul
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router offers improved network capacity for more Wi-Fi devices in your home and 2Gbps wired connectivity support for an incredibly faster Internet experience. It has a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor designed to transfer multi gigabits of data with almost zero CPU load. 160MHz channel support doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide gigabit speeds to compatible devices.
Can I connect a NAS and a network printer to the USB ports?
If you have a NAS device, you're probably better off connecting it to the router via ethernet.
If you have a USB external drive, you can connect it to this router and use it as a makeshift NAS, although the performance and features will not be as good as a dedicated NAS enclosure.
And yes, you can connect a printer to the USB port and use the router as a sort of print server. If your printer has an ethernet port, that might be a better way to attach it to the router.
If you have a USB external drive, you can connect it to this router and use it as a makeshift NAS, although the performance and features will not be as good as a dedicated NAS enclosure.
And yes, you can connect a printer to the USB port and use the router as a sort of print server. If your printer has an ethernet port, that might be a better way to attach it to the router.
6 years, 1 month ago
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Paul
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router offers improved network capacity for more Wi-Fi devices in your home and 2Gbps wired connectivity support for an incredibly faster Internet experience. It has a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor designed to transfer multi gigabits of data with almost zero CPU load. 160MHz channel support doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide gigabit speeds to compatible devices.
Is this model mesh compatible?
I currently have this router and an old R7000 router using the same SSID and the same password. The result is something that works kind of sort of like a mesh network, although the pass-off between routers can be less than graceful. When I reconfigured the R7000 as an access point in support of the RAX80, it offered various options to make this kind of thing easier.
The R7000 offered "router mode," "AP mode," "Bridge mode," and "repeating mode."
AP mode connects to the other router via ethernet and offers WiFi connections to other devices.
Bridge mode is the opposite: it connects to the other router via WiFi, then offers an ethernet connection to devices.
Repeating mode uses WiFi at both ends, so it probably doubles the traffic on your WiFi network (this is how many mesh devices work, although some WiFi 6 mesh devices can use a dedicated "backhaul" to connect to each other.
I hope that helps.
The R7000 offered "router mode," "AP mode," "Bridge mode," and "repeating mode."
AP mode connects to the other router via ethernet and offers WiFi connections to other devices.
Bridge mode is the opposite: it connects to the other router via WiFi, then offers an ethernet connection to devices.
Repeating mode uses WiFi at both ends, so it probably doubles the traffic on your WiFi network (this is how many mesh devices work, although some WiFi 6 mesh devices can use a dedicated "backhaul" to connect to each other.
I hope that helps.
6 years, 1 month ago
by
Paul
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 Router offers improved network capacity for more Wi-Fi devices in your home and 2Gbps wired connectivity support for an incredibly faster Internet experience. It has a 64-bit 1.8GHz quad-core processor designed to transfer multi gigabits of data with almost zero CPU load. 160MHz channel support doubles the speeds as offered by 80MHz channels to provide gigabit speeds to compatible devices.
can i control my home devices through this router . like i can disconnect my kids devices, parent control device time limit . game website block temporary and how i can do it. if i buy this router
Yes. If you use a web browser on a desktop or laptop, click on "Attached Devices" in the left column, then at the top of the right side, click on "Access Control."
If you use the Android app (called "Nighthawk"), you can tap "Device Manager," then tap on the specific device, then use the switch to enable or disable access to the network.
If you use the Android app (called "Nighthawk"), you can tap "Device Manager," then tap on the specific device, then use the switch to enable or disable access to the network.
6 years, 1 month ago
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Paul