NETGEAR RAX120 Review: A Cool AX6000 Router | Dong Knows Tech
…If you have worked with a NETGEAR router before or any router with a web interface, for that matter, you’ll find yourself right at home with this one. Familiar setup process…
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Every home network must have one router, and preferably no more. A standard router always has one WAN (Internet) port to connect to the Internet source and a few LAN ports to host wired devices. Nowadays, routers are often “Wi-Fi routers” that also have a built-in Wi-Fi access point. Most Wi-Fi routers can be configured to work as a simple Wi-Fi access point. In this case, none of its routing-related features are used, and all of its network ports function as LAN ports. Tip Generally, you can use a standard router with any Internet source, as long as the source has a network port that the rou
Modem vs. Router vs. Gateway 101: The Cheat Sheet | Dong Knows TechD-Link M60 Review: A Solid Wi-Fi 6 Router | Dong Knows Tech
…Double NAT | Virtual private network (VPN) | How to best handle “smart” devices | Getting your home Wired | Router setup and maintenance Table of Contents Toggle D-Link M60: Avant-garde design meets traditional…
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 Review: The Ultimate Wi-Fi 6 Mesh | Dong Knows Tech
…Standard setup process Thanks to the web interface, all the ZenWiFi Pro XT12 share the same standard setup process as I detailed in this post on building a home network from scratch…
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro ET12 Review: A Solid Multi-Gig Mesh | Dong Knows Tech
…Standard setup process Thanks to the web interface, all the ZenWiFi Pro ET12 share the same standard setup process as I detailed in this post on building a home network from scratch…
NETGEAR SXK30 Review: A Solid Wired Mesh | Dong Knows Tech
…This feature allows users to segment and controls their network according to specific needs. In all, the SXK30 has more features and settings than any home would need, but it’s always…
Fiber vs. Cable Internet 101: The Best Tips | Dong Knows Tech
…setup . Dong’s note: I first published this piece on December 28, 2021, and updated it on December 11, 2025, to add relevant, up-to-date information. Related stories on home networking…
Ubiquiti U7-Lite Review: A Little Solid Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 AP | Dong Knows Tech
…UniFi Network (all things networking) | UniFi Protect (surveillance) | UniFi Drive (network-attached storage) UniFi consoles and devices: Buying Guide | Cloud Gateways (routers) | UNVR Instant (video recorder)| UNAS ( NAS servers) | Wi-Fi Access…
UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus NAS Server Review: Imperfect but Solid | Dong Knows Tech
…Hardware specifications Standard setup process and management The DH4300 Plus shares a similar setup process as most NAS servers: via its IP address. You can find out this address from your network…
ASUS RT-BE58 Go Review: A Solid Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router | Dong Knows Tech
…In this standard setup, you connect its WAN port to an Internet source, such as a cable modem, a fiber-optic ONT, or a network port in a hotel room. Via the…
Dynamic DNS 101: Keeping Tabs on Your WAN IP | Dong Knows Tech
…Related stories on home networking Home network : The Basics | Setup and Maintenance Network protocol: IP address vs. MAC address Manual blocking: How to manage your security via the HOSTS file Quality of…