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Tom's Guide
13-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Asus RP-AX58 review
Wi-Fi Spec: AX3000Number of Antennas/Removable: 2/NoPorts: 1 Gbps LAN Peak 802.11ax performance: 490.2 Mbps (10 feet from extender)Range: 115 feetSize: 5.9 x 2.8 x 2.2 inchesEstimated Annual Electricity Cost: $7.40 Although it's stuck in the Wi-Fi 6 era of home networking, the Asus RP-AX58 makes the most of the networking spec and comes close to the performance of a Wi-Fi 7 extender. However, it lacks the ability to use the 6GHz networking band, has a gigabit Ethernet port and does without a USB connector for a data drive. Still, it's one of the most economical ways to push a data signal into new areas of a home. My Asus RP-AX58 review will help you decide if this is the best Wi-Fi extender for your home or if you'd be better off with something more powerful or perhaps even upgrading to one of the best mesh Wi-Fi systems instead. The Asus RP-AX58 extender sells for $80 in a variety of stores, making it slightly more expensive than the Linskys RE7350 ($70) but a bargain compared to the Netgear Nighthawk EAX17 ($130) or the TP-Link RE655BE ($230). It's been designed to extend a wireless network by upwards of 2,200 square feet. Clothed in a matte white finish, the Asus RP-AX58 extender measures 5.9 x 2.8 x 2.2 inches, making it one of the largest extenders on the market. Its two prong plug means it will work in older houses that lack grounded outlets and its back is covered with vents to keep it cool. The extender can accommodate an adjacent plug and stand on its own if used with an extension cord. The RP-AX58's front has a raised diagonal peak that runs from corner to corner with an angled LED bar at the bottom. When it glows white, the extender is working fine, but red indicates no active signal. Like the others, there isn't an on/off switch, but its WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) key lets you quickly add it to a network. There's also a recessed reset button for starting the setup procedure over again. It works with Asus's AiMesh networking as an additional node, as a generic extender or as either an access point or a media bridge. That said, the RP-AX58 lacks a USB port for adding a data drive. Its gigabit per second wired Ethernet connection is second best compared to the RE655BE's 2.5 Gbps port, though. In a series of real world tests at my 3,500 square foot home using the Keysight IxChariot networking benchmark configured to simulate 10 data-hungry users, the RP-AX58 did an outstanding job of filling in Wi-Fi dead zones. Using a Netgear Nighthawk RS600 router and the extender set up 40 feet away, it was able to wring more data out of thin air than other Wi-Fi 6 competitors. With the extender and Acer Swift Edge 16 test system next to each other, the extender's throughput hit 449.6 Mbps, about 50% off the pace set by the Wi-Fi 7-powered RE655BE's 663.5 Mbps. With 10 feet between the extender and test system, the throughput rose to 490.2 Mbps, well off the RE-655BE's 719.5 Mbps, but well ahead of the other Wi-Fi 6 extenders, like the RE7350's 203.7 Mbps or the EAX17's 383.1 Mbps. At 40 feet, the extender pushed 201.1 Mbps of data to the test system. This is on a par with the EAX17's 197.9 Mbps but well behind the RE655BE's class leading 376.7 Mbps. Its 115 foot range was the longest I've seen for an extender and perfect for those with larger homes. Asus RP-AX58 Linksys RE7350 Netgear EAX17 TP-Link RE655BE 10 feet 490.2 Mbps 203.7 Mbps 383.1 Mbps 719.5 Mbps 40 feet 201.1 Mbps 80.6 Mbps 197.9 Mbps 376.7 Mbps Over the course of two weeks, I used the RP-AX58 daily to move emails, transfer data and watch 4K videos. Its passive cooling kept the extender's temperature below 98 degrees. Its 5.3 watt power consumption was middle of the pack. If it runs all day and night, the RP-AX58 should add about $7.40 to your annual power bills if you pay the national average of 16 cents per kilowatt hour. Based on the Wi-Fi 6 standard, the RP-AX58 can work with data traveling on the 2.4 and 5.0GHz bands but can't tap into the higher-performing 6GHz band. It uses 2x2 streaming with the data traveling through two internal antennas; neither are aimable. It taps into all the 802.11AX protocols, from beamforming and MU-MIMO to 1024 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) but can't use 320MHz data channels. Over the 2.4- and 5.0-GHz bands, it can move 574 Mbps and 2.402 Gbps for a rated 3 Gbps theoretical peak output. Asus gives the option of using the WPS quick connect protocol to link the extender with a router, using a connected browser to tap into the device's internal interface or the company's Extender app which is available for iOS and Android. I chose the latter and got the Wi-Fi ball rolling by tapping on 'Set up Extender' after it connected. Next up, I picked the extender. Be careful, there are likely to be two nearly identical listings; I chose the one that included '(Connected)'. While the interface said that I needed to wait a few seconds, it took nearly two minutes to connect to the extender and get the installation going. I needed to name the room it would live in and pick the LAN to be extended. I added the network's passcode. To simplify roaming, I used the same name and passcode. Then, I finished up by adding an administrative password. After a firmware upgrade, it connected on the first attempt. Start to finish, it took 6 minutes and 20 seconds. The app's main screen shows the network topology, the extender's IP address and its names. The '+' sign is for adding another extender. There's something that's rare for a networking app: a handy FAQ section up top should you have trouble. The three line hamburger link in the upper left is for everything else with tips for placement and starting up. That said, the Network Tool includes a nice Network Analyzer that shows all the local Wi-Fi networks and a Wi-Fi Signal page with a signal strength graph. There are Ping and Trace Route diagnostics but it's missing basics like the ability to use the detailed networking data to adjust the extender's settings or turn the LEDs off. Asus matches TP-Link with a two year warranty and unlimited support for the RP-AX58 extender. Others, like Linksys, cover their extenders for a year and Netgear only offers 90 days of support unless you pay extra. In addition to the FAQ help on the app, the RP-AX58 support pages have a lot to offer, including places to get new firmware, help with setup and a deep list of FAQs. Some of the items are generic to the company's extenders and there's no manual available, only a quickstart sheet. It may not be the fastest extender on the planet, but Asus wrings the most performance out of the Wi-Fi 6 standard with its RP-AX58. It misses the ability to tap into Wi-Fi 7's 6GHz data band and 4K QAM but the RP-AX58 is one of the fastest ways to extend a wireless network, particularly close up and will fit right into an Asus AiMesh network as an additional node. While it lacks access to the top performing 6GHz band, getting the RP-AX58 could be the best $80 you can spend on a network if you don't want to upgrade to a mesh Wi-Fi system.
Tom's Guide
11-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
ExpressVPN Aircove review
Wi-Fi Spec: AX1800 (802.11AX)Antennas (removable): 4/NoPorts: 1 WAN/4 LAN gigabit per secondProcessor/Memory/Storage: 1.2GHz quad-core/512MB/128MBWi-Fi chip: Qualcomm IPQ6000Peak 802.11AX Performance: 788.3 Mbps (at 15 feet)Range: 105 feetSize: 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches Est. Annual Electricity Cost: $8.70 It may not be the cheapest or fastest router available today, but one thing is certain, ExpressVPN's Aircove is one of the most secure home networking devices available. With built-in links to the company's Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, it can connect globally to stream programming from just about anywhere while keeping your data and online identity safe at home. Getting the most out of Aircove, however, requires a $100 a year ExpressVPN subscription that includes ID insurance and monthly credit reports as well as ad and malware blockers. It's certainly a good choice for the security minded among us, but can the Aircove compete with the best when it comes to doling out data? Priced at $190, ExpressVPN's Aircove router is $10 more than the similar Privacy Hero 2 VPN router, which includes a year of VPN service, not the Aircove's month. It's also pricey compared to conventional Wi-Fi 6 routers, like the $80 TP-Link Archer AX55 or the $130 Reyee RG-E5. The company also has a mobile Air Cove Go router that sells for $170. Small and unobtrusive, the Aircove router has a sophisticated matte black finish and an angular look. At 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches, it's not only about 40% smaller than the already tiny TP-Link Archer AX55 but only about the size of a thick paperback book. When folded up, the router's four antennas add 4.6 inches to its height. Its AC adapter is equally small and comes with four plugs to cover many of the world's outlets. Once powered up, the Aircove's LED glows blue when it's online like a small smile. It blinks white when the router is offline. Passively cooled, Aircove has vents underneath and on its sides. It topped out at a temperature of 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit. There're soft silicone feet and inserts underneath to wall mount it. Powered by Qualcomm's IPQ6000 Wi-Fi chipset, the dual-band Aircove router uses Wi-Fi 6 2X2 data streaming over each band. Its AirCoveOS software is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 512MB of RAM with 128MB of flash storage for its firmware and settings. The router tops out at maximum speeds of 600 Mbps for the 2.4GHz band and 1.2 Gbps for the 5.0GHz band. Its AX1800 rating is a step or two behind the Archer AX55's AX3000 spec and can't tap into the 6GHz band that Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 routers can. Other than that, it combines the best of Wi-Fi 6's protocol, including 1K Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM), MUMIMO and beamforming for customizing its data transmissions to its recipient. Its Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA) spectrum sharing allows multiple high-speed connections. The device's back has a WAN input and four wired downstream networking ports that top out at 1 Gbps peak speeds. Next to its reset button, the Aircove has a curious USB port hidden by a rubber boot that can neither charge a phone nor connect a data drive to the router's network. It might be for a future upgrade. Aircove protects in two ways, starting with any device connected to its network because all the router's data traffic – in and out – goes through the VPN. Plus, there're a variety of apps for the most popular platforms for standalone VPN use from Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Linux to iOS, Android and Amazon Fire to several gaming and streaming consoles. To make the most of it, you'll need an ExpressVPN subscription that allows Aircove plus any other seven app-connected systems to be VPN protected at a time. It can be a big deal when traveling or working from a café. Aircove includes a 30-day VPN subscription, which pales next to Privacy Hero 2's full year of included NordVPN service. After that, the Aircove's VPN costs $12.95 a month for basic service, but the $100 annual plan (actually 15 months) is a bargain with monthly credit reports, $1 million in ID insurance and ExpressVPN's password manager; there's also a $140 plan for 28 months that amounts to $5 a month, about the cost of a fancy cup of coffee. The company's newest addition is a one-time 5GB eSIM account with for a mobile device. You can pay with plastic, Bitcoin or PayPal. The router's 1 year warranty and lifetime support is a lot better than Netgear's 90 days of personalized support after which you have to pay upwards of $100 a year. Aircove is the rare router that has a direct link to the product's help pages. There're also three hidden gems: an IP address checker as well as DNS and WebRTC leak testers. ExpressVPN has lots of online self-serve items like setup help, how to check the router's status and assistance with VPN connections. There's a 24/7 chat window that's staffed with humans but no traditional user manual to read up on its capabilities and methods. Raw speed misses Aircove's privacy focus and its ExpressVPN Virtual Private Network service. Others allow the router to be set up as a VPN server or client but making it work can be a hit and mostly miss proposition. With Aircove it's all set up and only requires registration. ExpressVPN's geographic scope is good with servers in 105 countries, from Argentina to Vietnam although NordVPN covers 117 countries, including Angola. The Aircove uses ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol but the app allows switching to IKEv2 or OpenVPN. Either way, the company's servers offer 256-bit AES encrypted secure tunnelling, a kill switch and the company's Domain Name Servers (DNS) close the loop; ExpressVPN promises not to share or sell this data. The Network Lock keeps you from insecurely moving to a new webpage if the VPN connection is interrupted, making it perfect for use with inherently insecure public Wi-Fi. Like eero's networking products, the Aircove can't use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) option to quickly add devices to a network. It can be a major vulnerability, although the majority of the home networking world continues to offer it. All of Aircove's transactions occur in the server's memory, so there're no logs or leave-behind data. Plus, based in the British Virgin Islands, ExpressVPN is beyond the long arm of law for snoops from the Five Eyes countries (Australia, New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom and Canada). This means your data and where you've spent your time online are safe from prying eyes. While it lacks the antivirus scanning software that comes with Netgear's Armor, ExpressVPN makes up for it with router level malware protection, an ad blocker and parental controls. Its router and client firmware is updated monthly and requires the correct digital signature to be installed. While the focus is on online security, Aircove's VPN access allows tunneling to just about any foreign country to grab media that's not available in the U.S., like 'Plan 75' or 'Fisk'. That said, the router supports up to five groups that can have the data emerge in a specific country or city. A competent Wi-Fi 6 router, Aircove should be more than enough for most, but lacks access to the high-performance 6GHz networking band. Its antennas deliver a horizontal ellipsoid shaped transmission pattern that might be better for a single floor going up or down a story. Using networking benchmark software from Keysight IxChariot set to mimic 10 data hungry users and the Aircove's VPN connection turned off, the Acer Swift 16 Edge system recorded a close up throughput of 869.5 Mbps. That improved to 1.843 Gbps with 15 feet of Cat 6 cabling. At the real-world distance of 15 feet, the router's throughput dropped to 788.3 Mbps. That's less than 10% behind the class-leading Reyee RG-E5's 849.2 Mbps or TP-Link Archer X55's 823.7 Mbps. With 50 feet between the Aircove and test system, the router delivered 419.7 Mbps of data, perfect for a sub gigabit per second data plan. It offers a speed boost over the Linksys MR9600's 363.3 Mbps and the Archer AX55's 288.4 Mbps. ExpressVPN Aircove TP-Link Archer AX55 Reyee RG-E5 Linksys MR9600 15 feet 788.3 Mbps 823.7 Mbps 849.2 Mbps 822.0 Mbps 50 feet 419.7 Mbps 288.4 Mbps 240.1 Mbps 363.3 Mbps 75 feet 216.8 Mbps 89.6 Mbps 298.0 Mbps 227.0 Mbps 90 feet 15.7 Mbps 15.0 Mbps 45.8 Mbps Offline At a distance of 75 feet, the Aircove's 216.8 Mbps was just off the pace of the resurgent RG-E5's 298.0 Mbps. It blew away the lagging Archer AX55's 89.6 Mbps. The Aircove pushed 15.7 Mbps at our terminal test distance of 90 feet, well off the RG-E5's 45.8 Mbps. At the same distance the MR9600 was out of range. The Aircove had a range of 105-feet and was able to blast 661.4 Mbps across a 25 foot room and through a wall. Using the Automatic VPN protocol setting, it took an average of 2.6 seconds to establish a secure link with an ExpressVPN server in New York. My unfettered 338.2 Mbps connection dropped roughly in half to 176.9 Mbps of secure throughput. More to the point, the connection's average latency grew by 2 milliseconds to 16.7ms. Manually changing this to Lightway TCP, the throughput rose about 20 Mbps to an average of 195.9 Mbps, making it the one to use for me. With or without a VPN connection, the Aircove easily passed our saturation test where several connected devices play a variety of media. While my iPad viewed videos and a Galaxy Book played the BBC World Service news feed, a MacBook had 4K videos playing. As all these bytes were flying back and forth, my Acer Swift 16 Edge moved data onto and off of a network RAID server. There were no glitches, freeze ups or anomalies as everything came through loud and clear. During the benchmarking stress test, the Aircove used all of 6.2 watts, making it more efficient than the Archer AX55's 8.4 watts. It should cost roughly $8.70 a year to use if left on 24/7 and you pay the national average of 16 cents per kilowatt hour of electricity. Even with subscribing to ExpressVPN's service, getting the Aircove installed and set up was surprisingly easy. I started by plugging everything in and connecting my Galaxy Book notebook to the router's default network; the passcode is printed underneath. The 'Hello' welcome screen wanted me to pick my favorite language. Next, I typed ' into the browser's address bar to start the installation; 192.168.132.1 works just as well. I declined to share my data with them to improve the service. Next up, the router connected to ExpressVPN with the choice of a 30-day trial or creating an account. I set up a year's worth of service, followed by creating an admin password. The router updated itself. My Galaxy S25 phone connected on the first try but it still had the router's default connection details, which I quickly changed. The final screen shows the network's log in credentials. All done in 11 minutes. The Aircove's browser-based Dashboard focuses on simplicity. The VPN status is up front and connected systems listed below. On the right are thoughtful suggestions for adding connection groups and other items. On the left are tabs for a variety of options. In addition to being able to change the network name and passcode there's a place to change the VPN protocol. I started at Automatic and then tried Lightway TCP. Other than light and dark interfaces, there're not a lot of optimization choices, although the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) can be adjusted. It's easy to use different DNS connections when not VPN-connected. As soon as you find a configuration that works, it can be saved in case you encounter problems later on. In addition to nightly firmware checks and restarts, it's easy to turn the LED status light off. There's no way to schedule it, though. Regardless of whether you care more about online security and privacy or going on a worldwide streaming tour, ExpressVPN's Aircove router can do the trick. It may not be the fastest at moving data, but its VPN link, ad blocker and malware protection make the Aircove a security bull's eye. Its ability to safely tunnel to over 100 countries make it an international entertainment hit. Its oddities, like an unconnected USB port aside, the Aircove is a well-designed Wi-Fi 6 router with an extra layer of household online security. The $100 annual subscription not only secures the router with access to ExpressVPN's network for more than a year, but it provides lots of added goodies, like a 5GB mobile device eSIM account. If your top three online concerns are security, privacy and preserving an online identity, the ExpressVPN Aircove is the Wi-Fi 6 router to get. At $190, it's a bit steep compared to less secure Wi-Fi 6 routers, but it's worth it as much for security as for the online peace of mind it can provide.
Engadget
10-06-2025
- Engadget
Apple's latest entry-level iPad is back on sale for $299
Looking for a budget-friendly iPad you can use for everyday tasks, like catching up on emails and messages, then reading the latest news before streaming a show? This might be the deal for you. The A16-powered iPad (a model that Apple released just a few months ago) has dipped to $299. That's $50 off the list price. The tablet briefly dropped to $278 at one point. However, this is the best price we've seen for this iPad otherwise. This 11-inch iPad has 128GB of storage and has Wi-Fi 6 connectivity (no LTE capabilities here). The discount applies to all four colorways: blue, pink, silver and yellow. This is our current pick for the best budget iPad . We gave it a score of 84 in our review. We feel that Apple could stand to upgrade the entry-level iPad's display, which does not have an anti-reflective coating and has a 60Hz refresh rate (which is the bare minimum for a new device these days). The screen isn't laminated, either — there's a gap between the actual panel and the glass that encases it. While this is good for repairability, we feel that it makes the screen look cheaper. Actions like writing notes with an Apple Pencil feel less natural than on the likes of the iPad Air too. Speaking of the Apple Pencil, the A16 iPad isn't compatible with the second-gen model or the Pencil Pro. As such, the only pressure-sensitive Apple Pencil that works with this iPad is the original model from 2015, which doesn't attach to the tablet magnetically. The USB-C Pencil can stick to the tablet, but it does not offer wireless charging or pressure sensitivity. Still, perhaps you don't care about doodling or taking handwritten notes on an iPad. If that, the screen issues and the lack of Apple Intelligence generative AI features (this model doesn't support them) don't matter to you, this iPad might be all you need. The chip is fast enough to handle everyday tasks, while the storage and RAM increases compared to the previous model are very welcome — especially considering that Apple didn't bump up the price. The build quality and battery life are still solid overall too. Check out our coverage of the best Apple deals for more discounts, and follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
CNET
06-06-2025
- CNET
Wi-Fi 6E Brought Us the 6GHz Band: Here's What That Means for Your Wi-Fi
Our growing reliance on the internet means we need a stable, high-speed internet connection to do almost everything, from working to gaming. Although it's tempting to purchase the fastest internet plan possible, a lot more goes into a reliable internet connection than speed alone. The latest Wi-Fi standards are focused on reducing latency and making it easier to connect multiple devices to your router without compromising bandwidth. Wi-Fi 7 is the latest and fastest Wi-Fi standard, but plenty of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E routers and devices still circulate the market. Whether you're shopping for a new router or looking to future-proof your home, you'll have to decide whether to invest in Wi-Fi 6 or 6E technology or wait for Wi-Fi 7 to become more affordable. If you're considering a Wi-Fi 6E router, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more efficient router at a competitive price (that is, until Wi-Fi 7 becomes more affordable). Here's everything you should know about Wi-Fi 6E before you sign up, according to the experts. What is Wi-Fi 6E? What makes it different from Wi-Fi 6? Simply put, Wi-Fi 6E is an extension of Wi-Fi 6; that's what the 'E' stands for. Locating local internet providers The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers sets the standards for Wi-Fi technology with the goal of making Wi-Fi more efficient with every iteration. The Wi-Fi Alliance, a network of companies and manufacturers, certifies those standards. In 2020, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced Wi-Fi 6E, marking the group's first extension of an existing Wi-Fi technology. The only difference between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E is that the extension offers an entirely new frequency band, the 6 gigahertz band. Previously, Wi-Fi only operated on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, so when the Federal Communications Commission opened the 6GHz band for unlicensed use in 2020, it was kind of a big deal. Wi-Fi Alliance That 6GHz band is more than twice as wide as the 5GHz band: It allows for seven additional 160 megahertz channels, effectively doubling bandwidth and lowering congestion. According to Luther Smith, technologist and director of Wireless Access Technology at CableLabs, the 6GHz band is like opening a much wider road for traffic during rush hour. 'If you get on a two-lane road, your experience is very bad during rush hour,' said Smith. 'You put that same amount of traffic on an eight-lane highway, you can move quickly, so your experience is better.' When the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced Wi-Fi 6, the standard was a huge step up from Wi-Fi 5. CNET tested early Wi-Fi 6 routers to find speeds 40 to 60% faster than the fastest speeds we'd ever measured with Wi-Fi 5 routers. The improvement is due to technologies like orthogonal frequency-division multiple access, or OFDMA, which allows for various users and devices to send data at once on the same frequency bands, and quadrature amplitude modulation, or QAM, which translates data over Wi-Fi. 'Anytime you either make broader channels or increase your QAM, you're inherently increasing the speed,' said Smith. Wi-Fi 6E includes those technologies and extends them to a third band, a feat that reduces channel congestion among the devices on your network and improves congestion among neighboring networks using the same channel spectrums. 'When you have a very large band, you can have multiple channels,' said Lili Hervieu, a principal architect of Wireless Access Technology at CableLabs. 'When in crowded environments where you have a lot of access points, they all work on the same channels, so it can be very congested.' Wi-Fi Alliance Like Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E is backward compatible. However, to take full advantage of that 6GHz band, you'll need to use a Wi-Fi 6E (or Wi-Fi 7) device. On the plus side, you won't have to worry about interference or congestion from non-Wi-Fi 6E-compatible devices in your home on the 6GHz band. If you're curious whether your devices are Wi-Fi 6E-compatible, you can use the Wi-Fi Alliance's product finder to make sure. How does Wi-Fi 6E compare to Wi-Fi 7? Wi-Fi 7 is the latest Wi-Fi standard. It operates on the same tri-bands as Wi-Fi 6E, but with a few key differences. First, Wi-Fi 7 has much faster speed capabilities than Wi-Fi 6. The 6GHz band is effectively doubled with Wi-Fi 7 technology, allowing for much more bandwidth and a faster maximum speed. Additionally, while Wi-Fi 6 (and 6E) technology allowed access to multiple bands, devices could only connect to one band at a time. Wi-Fi 7 improves on that by offering Multi-Link Operation, which allows devices to connect to different bands simultaneously. There are a few caveats with Wi-Fi 7 technology. The first is that although it's often advertised as capable of supporting up to 46 gigabits per second, that's an unrealistic standard for home internet. 'There is always the maximum throughput that is advertised and the realistic throughput,' said Hervieu. 'It's not required, it's very expensive, it consumes a lot of power, so it's not realistic.' Like Wi-Fi 6E, you'll need a Wi-Fi 7 device to fully benefit from the 6GHz band. That said, Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 are both backward compatible. You can still use the technology with a device that isn't Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 compatible, you just won't get the full experience. Should you switch to Wi-Fi 6E? OK, so Wi-Fi 6E is an improved version of Wi-Fi 6. Should you invest in a Wi-Fi 6E router? That depends on situational factors like your budget and how much internet you use, but Wi-Fi 6E offers great home network benefits and is a positive step toward future-proofing your home. Buying a new router is a process we don't take lightly at CNET. If you have enough tech and bandwidth-hogging devices (or users), you should probably be updating your router every handful of years. It's definitely true that the Wi-Fi technology offered by Wi-Fi 7 outpaces Wi-Fi 6E, but until more Wi-Fi 7 devices become readily available and more affordable, a Wi-Fi 6E router is a sure step toward improving your Wi-Fi.
Web Release
05-06-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Reolink Enters the Middle East Market Unveiling Next-Gen Smart Security Solutions
Reolink, a global leader in smart security solutions, has officially launched its operations in the Middle East through a strategic partnership with Trigon Gulf and AAMAAL in UAE, KSA & Oman respectively. This highly anticipated entry brings to the region a new era of surveillance innovation, with products designed to redefine security standards for homes, businesses, and remote environments. Known for pioneering dual-lens camera technology, Reolink's systems provide an expansive 180-degree panoramic view that eliminates blind spots and minimizes image distortion. These cutting-edge devices are powered by advanced image-stitching algorithms and are engineered to mimic human visual perception, resulting in exceptionally smooth and comprehensive monitoring experiences. Among the hero products introduced to the region are the Duo 3 PoE and Duo 3V PoE models, which deliver 16MP ultra-high-definition footage—more than four times the clarity of traditional 1080p systems. These models combine dual-lens panoramic coverage with intelligent motion tracking and spotlight night vision, offering an unmatched level of detail and security. Also making headlines is the Argus 4 Pro, a 4K solar and battery-powered wireless camera with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and Reolink's proprietary ColorX night vision for full-color clarity in complete darkness. The Go Ranger PT, another standout in the portfolio, is the world's first 4K 4G LTE camera for wildlife and remote-area surveillance, featuring 360-degree coverage, AI-based animal detection, and no-glow night vision. In line with market demands for centralized solutions, Reolink also unveiled its Home Hub Pro, a Wi-Fi 6-powered security management system that supports up to 24 Reolink cameras. The hub features encrypted local storage via a built-in 2TB hard drive, providing a secure, subscription-free experience with seamless integration across PoE, Wi-Fi, and Battery Camera systems. These systems are more advanced than the current local competition and has more USP's that resonate with regional customers. Commenting on the launch, Sameer Ali Syed, Regional Head of Sales, Middle east, Africa & India, Reolink said: 'Reolink is proud to introduce pioneering smart surveillance solutions to the Middle East, a region known for embracing innovation and demanding the highest standards in safety and performance. Our partnership with Trigon Gulf & AAMAAL enables us to distribute not only exceptional products but also offer robust local service and customer relations. Together, we are elevating the future of security.' The launch comes at a time when demand for intelligent, AI-powered surveillance is rising rapidly across the region. From expansive villas and construction sites to commercial warehouses and off-grid installations, Reolink's flexible product range is engineered to perform in diverse environments, offering users smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to protect what matters most. By combining reliability, cutting-edge design, and intuitive technology, Reolink is setting a new benchmark for what consumers and businesses can expect from a modern security system in the Middle East. Reolink is available on Amazon, Noon (KSA & UAE), Shouki electronics, Al Maria Computers, Al Ershad computers (UAE), AYB security, AL Nawath Al Uwlaa Trading & Afaq and Hulool Trading (KSA).
