Guides
WiFi for Multi-Unit Rentals: A Landlord's Guide
I added shared WiFi to a 4-unit duplex I own. Tenant isolation, fair-use enforcement, and bandwidth caps — here's what worked.
Blog
DCSPEEDTEST BLOG
Internet guides, hardware reviews, latency optimization, and speedrun tips for the modern web.
Reviews
WAVLINK AX3000 for Rural Properties: Range Test
I needed WiFi 300 feet to a detached barn. Most products failed at 150 feet — the AX3000 Outdoor reached 280 with usable speed.
Guides
GL.iNet Flint 2 with Tailscale: CGNAT Setup Guide
WireGuard server mode works great normally, but Starlink and mobile broadband use CGNAT. Tailscale solves it — full setup guide.
Guides
NETGEAR Orbi RBK752 with Starlink: Setup Guide
I replaced the Starlink router with the Orbi RBK752 for better coverage — but there's one CGNAT issue you need to know first.
Comparisons
Single Router vs Mesh: The Home Size Guide
It's not 'which is better' — it's 'which is right for your home.' I tested both across different home sizes and layouts.
Comparisons
Commercial VPN vs Self-Hosted Router VPN (2026)
I pay $5/month for a commercial VPN. I also run WireGuard on my GL.iNet Flint 2. These are not competing solutions — they solve different problems.
Comparisons
WiFi vs Ethernet for Gaming: Closer Than You Think
WiFi 6 has closed the gap with ethernet more than most gamers realize. The difference now depends more on distance than tech.
Comparisons
Mesh WiFi vs Powerline vs Extenders: Which Wins?
Three technologies claim to solve the same problem. I tested all three in real homes — each wins in a specific scenario.
Guides
Gaming Lag on WiFi: Diagnose and Fix High Ping
High ping in games is almost never caused by what gamers blame it on. Here's where the lag actually comes from and what genuinely fixes it — with real data.