Geekabit Wi-FI Expert

04/12/2025

NEW BLOG: New Ubiquiti UDB Switch Offers 5 and 6 GHz Wi-Fi Uplink and PoE+

Wi-Fi Bridging - Easily c***ect multiple remote IoT devices with wired c***ections and power with Ubiquiti's new UDB switch.

https://geekabit.co.uk/2025/12/04/new-ubiquiti-udb-switch-offers-5-and-6-ghz-wi-fi-uplink-and-poe/

(Image source: Ubiquiti) Ubiquiti's new UniFi Device Bridge (UDB) Switch is designed to easily c***ect multiple remote IoT devices with wired c***ections to a network and supply them with power via Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+).  How does the UDB Switch Work? The UDB switch c***ects IoT devices w...

21/11/2025

NEW BLOG: Starlink Solution for Rural Broadband Customers

Broadband customers in rural and remote areas are to be able to access Starlink’s constellation of Low Orbit Satellites in a landmark agreement from BT/EE

https://geekabit.co.uk/2025/11/20/starlink-solution-for-rural-broadband-customers/

Broadband customers in rural and remote areas are to be able to access Starlink’s constellation of Low Orbit Satellites in a landmark agreement from BT (EE). This will benefit customers who live in rural areas where traditional fixed-line infrastructure is economically unviable or geographically c...

03/11/2025

NEW BLOG: How Does My Device Connect to Wi-Fi Access Points?

Ever wondered how your device c***ects to an Access Point? There are more steps in the sequence than it might seem!

https://geekabit.co.uk/2025/11/03/how-does-my-device-c***ect-to-wi-fi-access-points/

Have you ever wondered how your device c***ects to an Access Point? If you’ve got strong Wi-Fi and broadband, then c***ecting your device to a network can feel instant. But there are actually several states and sequences that a device and Access Point need to work through in order for you to c***e...

20/10/2025

NEW BLOG: Do UK Trains Have the Slowest Wi-Fi Speeds in Europe?

A recent report from Ookla puts the UK almost at the bottom when it comes to Wi-Fi speeds onboard rail networks. But what is the UK doing about it? And which country came out on top?

https://geekabit.co.uk/2025/10/20/do-uk-trains-have-the-slowest-wi-fi-speeds-in-europe/

06/10/2025

NEW BLOG: Could Technical Jargon Be Confusing Consumers When It Comes to Buying Internet Services?

A new online survey claims that the most popular name for internet c***ections is Wi-Fi. 76% of respondents confidently understood this term, but only half could say the same for 'fibre.' What does this mean for ISP's?

https://geekabit.co.uk/2025/10/06/could-technical-jargon-be-confusing-consumers-when-it-comes-to-buying-internet-services/

What do you call the network in your household or business?  Are there shrieks of ‘Muuuum is the Wi-Fi down?’ or perhaps partners asking ‘What’s going on with the broadband babe?’  Or if you’re the boss of a SME, maybe you’ve got employees interrupting your meetings asking why the in...

22/09/2025

NEW BLOG: Broadband Verification Scheme Launched by Ookla

As a business or customer, haven't we all wished we could prove a venue's c***ectivity before visiting? This new launch from Ookla could be the answer.

https://geekabit.co.uk/2025/09/22/broadband-verification-scheme-launched-by-ookla/

Have you ever arrived at a conference, sporting event or hotel only to be greeted by a frustratingly slow internet c***ection? Whether you are trying to access work emails, share a clip of an amazing goal or just laze in your room binge watching your favourite show on your smartphone, we’ve all fe...

09/09/2025

NEW BLOG: Wi-Fi 8 – The Smarter, More Stable Wi-Fi Standard

Can Wi-Fi 8 bring the stability of a wired network to wireless? We look at handovers, coordination between wireless technologies, and the influence of AI.

https://geekabit.co.uk/2025/09/08/wi-fi-8-the-smarter-more-stable-wi-fi-standard/

Can Wi-Fi 8 bring the stability of a wired network to wireless? Let's look at handovers, coordination between wireless technologies, and the influence of AI. Based on the upcoming 802.11bn standard, Wi-Fi 8 is purported to be smarter and more stable than it’s Wi-Fi 7 predecessor, instead of merely...

05/08/2025

NEW BLOG: What Does Wi-Fi 8 UHR Have to Offer?

Rather than a need for speed, has Wi-Fi 8 been designed with the user experience in mind? Have a read to find out how the new architecture will focus on reliability rather than peak speed

https://geekabit.co.uk/2025/08/04/what-does-wi-fi-8-have-to-offer/

The short answer is Wi-Fi 8 UHR (Ultra High Reliability) is being designed to deliver: Longer range Better reliability Improved performance More security For the first time in almost 30 years, the latest standard of Wi-Fi to be released (Wi-Fi 8) will not be arriving with an increase in speed, like....