If you’ve ever gone camping or hiking and found yourself “off of the grid” for a period of time, you likely know how refreshing it is. No phone, no Facebook, no Reddit, no text messages. On the other hand, it can be somewhat scary to be away from society for any length of time. What happens if you get lost or separated from your party?
Whether you’re in the bottom of a canyon or three miles deep into the woods, [Read More…]
It’s always better when we’re together.
Netgear is bundling the Orbi mesh-networking system and the CM700 cable modem together for just $ 313.98.
The Netgear Orbi mesh networking system is $ 294.38 by itself. The CM700 cable modem is around $ 90 with the on-page coupon. So the bundle is really helping you save if you’re looking for extreme Wi-Fi coverage.
Honestly, this system is a bit overkill for the average Internet consumer. You might not have [Read More…]
Stop worrying about not being able to communicate with other campers and hikers. Create your own mesh network and send and receive messages regardless of whether service is available. The goTenna Mesh works when your carrier can’t be bothered.
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There are some great mesh systems to choose from; which is the right one for you?
Most people don’t put enough thought into their wireless router. Things like the layout of your house, how its built, and how many stories it is all matter when you want good Wi-Fi from one end to the other. Or maybe you need to plug something into a router with a network cable in one room but still want great Wi-Fi [Read More…]
The AmazonBasics Mid-Back Mesh Chair is on sale for $ 49.16. It normally sells for around $ 10 more and has received 4.2 out of 5 stars from over 2,700 customer reviews.
This comfortable office chair has a contoured mesh back for breathability. It also features a padded seat, pneumatic seat-height adjustment, and dual-wheel casters. Your purchase is backed by a one-year warranty.
Keep the office upgrade party going with this AmazonBasics Mesh Wastebasket for $ 9.
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Available in two main flavors.
Amidst all of the drama surrounding its Mate 10 flagship phone and its lacking availability on U.S. carriers, Huawei also used its time at CES 2018 to announce its first ever mesh Wi-Fi system. It’s called the Huawei WiFi Q2, and it’s available in two main variants – one base station and two satellites or three hybrid base units.
Both systems will essentially work the same, as the main difference lies with [Read More…]
What are the best mesh network kits?
Mesh Wi-Fi kits are becoming popular for people who are sick of dead spots in their network coverage. Whether you have a large home or a small place with thick walls, grabbing one of these kits can alleviate a poor signal. The idea is simple — connect a few satellite Wi-Fi points to the main point and spread out the signal evenly around your house.
Why not just grab an [Read More…]
Bluetooth could be the standard that turns the internet of things into something we can care about.
Chances are that when you hear “Internet of things” you don’t have high expectations. I feel you. Unfortunately, the real internet of things isn’t as exciting as some envisioned, and the devices and software used for shipping containers or a big library just don’t have a wow factor.
That will change eventually, and we’ll have consumer things that are useful, [Read More…]
Mesh Wi-Fi used to be complicated, but eero made it simple. Now it wants to make it faster.
A little more than a year ago, eero burst onto the consumer market with a propitious offer: to solve the problem of messy, unreliable and dumb Wi-Fi routers that most people have in their homes. It would take a well-worn idea — mesh routing — and bring it down to an accessible, customer-friendly level.
Not only did eero make [Read More…]
Don’t just replace a working home Wi-Fi network because Google Wi-Fi is new, but if you need a change here are some tips to get you started.
Google Wifi isn’t the first consumer-focused mesh networking product. Offerings from eero and Luma have been around for a while and offer a mesh networking solution very much the same as what Google is selling. The difference is that Google Wi-Fi is a good bit cheaper and comes from a [Read More…]
