Testing Cheap Networking Gems From AliExpress!

[@techflow]

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[@alexfirth]

I would not be using that plug featured at 5:27, it won't have a fuse fitted and is therefore exceptionally dangerous

[@craigr306]

agreed could always chop it off and put a British Standard 1363

[@breakfast-burrito]

Pro tip- hold the option key and click on the WiFi icon in the top bar of the MacBook and you’ll see exactly what frequency, channel, channel width, and signal strength of the WiFi network you’re connected to.

[@SpaceDoodle2008]

I am not sure how many of these devices would some day join a DDOS attack of some sort if you kept them running...

[@thebrentfamily7602]

It's the same no name crap you buy off amazon for a fraction of the price

[@TheStuartGibson]

@@thebrentfamily7602 people do not realise that amazon is ram packed full of cheap aliexpress stuff

[@forid200]

The BerylAX is amazing, I've got two of these. Great for travelling

[@krisprocter4542]

Love the video lads, heaps of help

[@fammarks]

Thank you Alex, would like to see a comparison of the Beryl ax and your asus travel router.

[@VW_Fan]

That plug on the switch isn't legal as it isn't fused.

[@ShinyTechThings]

Does the 2.5GnE switch PSU or switch itself put out any high pitched coil whine noises?

[@alexanderBerry-Roe]

900Mhz wifi Halow equipment cannot be used in the UK. It is illegal and can result in large fines.

[@firebreafdragon]

That psu for the 2.5G switch looks sketchy as hell but if it’s a standard 12v jobbie then even if you replace it with a reputably sourced one it’s still cheap for 2.5G

[@techflow]

Very true! The plug isn't even fused, so replacing it with a fused plug would be ideal 👌🏻

[@MrAndylangham]

Can you do more content like this 👍I loved it

[@HA05GER]

The mikrotik maplite is a brill portable router far smaller than the one in this video. I use one to connect to my phones 4g as a fallback connection into my network. It works very well and runs router os so very configurable and they are around £20.

[@JoshyWins]

I got a similar 2.5gbit switch from Aliexpress for around £20, which had two 10gbit SFP ports... The SFP to RJ45 adapters may cost more than the switch itself, but I've managed a consistent 10gbit between my Synology NAS and PC.. Fraction of the cost compared to the next 10gbit solution!

[@mistermartin82]

The plug on the 2.5G switch is dodgy as. There is no fuse in it, i'd cut it off and put a new one on with 3a fuse. As it is your on a 32A circuit breker, that cable will be onfire long before it trips

[@BadMax02_VR]

its not dodgy, its less safe but not dodgy, here in the eu literally no one puts fuses in their plugs. its just that the uk goes overboard with their fuses lol

[@mistermartin82]

@@BadMax02_VR in the EU you wouldn't put sockets on a 32A breaker(normally 16A). The plug is definitely not to UK standards, makes you wonder how much of the power supply is designed to be safe and compliant Vs cheap and happens to work

[@thebrentfamily7602]

Just a heads up... Gotta watch Ali Express pricing... Not logged in that travel router shows $5 less than when I'm logged into my account.....

[@georgepacan4866]

Same thing for temu

[@thebrentfamily7602]

@@georgepacan4866 Chinese marketing without regulations

[@shadowman1988]

Isn't there an automated tax/import pricing that's applied once they know your shipping location? Just asking, have no idea. Since if it's geo located, it would do that before logging in as well.

[@georgepacan4866]

@@shadowman1988 yes

[@frankie123456ization]

That travel router is on amazon, it's £67.

[@kecske_gaming]

yoo im really interested in the wifi halo range test cuz i might get one so please do some range tests

[@techflow]

We've got some coming up soon! But we did a deep dive into WiFi HaLow at the start of this year should have a lot more info if you want to check that out 🙏🏻

[@piemanmuncy]

do you not get hit with import duties on top of the sale prices though?

[@davidspencer5668]

sometimes, but all depends on what the seller has placed as value,

[@fordi_steve]

Anything under £135 per order you don’t pay customs duty but you will pay 20% import vat. Ali Express will charge you 20% tax but I bet that doesn’t wash with UK gov who will still charge. @techflow can you confirm?

[@frankie123456ization]

How come you got a booster but didnt check it's range

[@gshaw3000]

Has anyone got more information on the Long Range WiFi Sender Please?

[@ivanmalinovski7807]

Yeah, I'm sorry, but this is hardly a test. It's barely plugging it and saying "yup, it transfers data, it works". At the very least consider heat, power consumption and whether transfer speed will drop off.

[@kylezz11]

How do u get rid of bufferbloat?

[@martyn334]

what isp?

[@RickyGreenidge]

Would be cool to see you build a whole house or basic home network setup even with a NAS with AliExpress devices. Seeing that AliExpress has capable items.

[@techflow]

It seems it does!

[@alancobbin]

Cheers Alex 👍

[@kitsunesenkosaan]

don't ever show SSIDS around your area

[@JustinvEmst]

Like to see the long range wifi with directional antennes 🎉

[@gally7890]

Please don't use those HaLo access points. The 900mhz spectrum is not legal to use in the UK and is used by mobile phone operators.

[@dunfragme]

you're letting the cat out of the bag noo...

[@cheekster777]

Thanks guys.

[@Pircla]

It woul be cool if you cool test high quality bluetooth adapter because most of them are crap even on amazon.

[@ViiralDzn]

Your technology videos are always interesting, would be nice to see some more uploads though😉

[@somalsharma3175]

Alex-express ?

[@GoodeKale]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@Declanturkey123]

Lol looked up the items and most have shot up in price or are no longer available..40min after this video went live!!

[@HAWK235]

Yeah throwing random cheap network gear onto your network, really secure (not) no separate vlans, i hope your WISP isn't on that same network.......

[@ARGamingPK1-YT]

❤❤

[@Tom-sg4iv]

Brand names seems to be cheaper on Amazon than AliExpress

[@tcntad87]

Repeaters are always garbage and should never be used

[@Raj-ue5yd]

Find it intersecting people listen to this guy over an actual networking professional has he done a ccna ? Ccnp ? But they rather listen a guy who is not a networking professional or been in the field just a kid on KZbin loool

[@balu600]

Doesn't he run a wisp?

[@slyzillatv196]

@@balu600 yes

[@brunoxing9060]

CCNA or CCNP are useful but not everything. Experience has also a bigger play than CCNA/CCNP, learn that.

[@juanuzziel]

@@brunoxing9060 Well you can tell he is lacking experience too. Why would he test a switch just by dropping a file into a Nas?

[@brunoxing9060]

@@juanuzziel remember that this is a video that is also made for people that don't have a lot of knowledge in the network industry. But, for a simple test I don't see a problem testing with that; besides, any person that looks for this type of network equips looks for the peak performance

[@sandrofabbro9385]

Test keenetic product 😅

[@Bajansirneil]

I wont trust networking stuff from aliexpress. 🇧🇧

[@techflow]

Thats why we wanted to test it, not sure how it would hold up in the long run though!

[@matthewnirenberg]

Never had an issue with GL-iNet stuff - its genuine and monitoring it with WireShark proves nothing nefarious. It runs on OpenWRT and you have complete admin / root access to the device once you enable SSH, so its easy to check if you know what you're doing. The other stuff - who knows.

[@usercantbeblank]

I swear I could be your video Director and Producer and change the trajectory of your channel. Why do Ali Express when Temu is the one that is trending. You got the right equipment for high quality videos but unfortunatley your execution always lets you down. Started watching you way back in 2019 and I feel you got a lot of potential but your execution lets you down

[@dfouraksa.k6911]

You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Temu, wish and all other bullshit scammy website are targeted to cheaply cash grab the west. Aliexpress, taobao, 1688 are legitimate marketplace people actually go to from all around the world. Why blindly follow a trend and promote scam?

[@TheStuartGibson]

Well said, maybe they should make a rival channel ​@@dfouraksa.k6911

[@thebrentfamily7602]

Because AliExpress is where temu gets it's crap from..... Maybe?

[@TheStuartGibson]

@@thebrentfamily7602 no, aliexpress is where amazon gets its crap from

[@Akemi2_1]

You realize he’s been on KZbin since he was like 13? Look up MarzBar. He’s built a successful life for himself and still does KZbin. This isn’t his only work.

[@ArenCunia]

I love kislux that on the butterfly bag it says auguri / tanti auguri which means happy birthday