Open-Source USB 10 Gbps Hub with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet & TF/SD Card Reader (VL822+RTL8156BG+GL3224)
An open-source USB-C dock integrates four 10Gbps USB-A ports, 2.5G Ethernet, and TF/SD readers using VL160, VL822, RTL8156BG, GL3224. It accepts 4-20V input, buck-boosts to 5.1V with up to 9.5A, supporting PD fast charging. Tests show USB read/write 969.65/912.65 MB/s, Ethernet 2089/2497 Mbps, card read 93.04 MB/s, efficiency up to 91.79%. Schematics, PCB files, and replication notes are provided.
Teardown of ZTE F7015TV3 2.5G Optical Modem
The ZTE F7015TV3 2.5G optical modem offers a compact, low-power design with XGPON/XEPON support and a 2.5G port, achieving ~1200Mbps on gigabit broadband. However, it runs hot, reaching 74°C+ in warm cabinets and causing reboots; adding a fan stabilizes it at 52°C. Teardown reveals ZX279133 SoC, 512MB DDR3L, RTL8221B PHY, and ports including 2.5G, IPTV, and phone line.
iKuai IK-W35 In-Wall AP Unboxing Review and Teardown: Dual-Band WiFi 6 AX3000 with 2.5G Port
The iKuai IK-W35 is an 86-box in-wall Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 AP with a 2.5G PoE uplink and one gigabit LAN port. Teardown reveals two PCBs. In near-range testing, 5G throughput reached 1.57Gbps down/990Mbps up, but dropped sharply behind walls. Idle power is 4.5W, full load 12W. It supports AC management and up to 8 SSIDs.
Simple Unboxing and Review of the 2.5G PoE Switch TL-SE2109P: 8x 2.5G Ports + 1x 10G SFP+ Port
This article reviews the TP-LINK TL-SE2109P managed switch, featuring eight 2.5G PoE ports and one 10G SFP+ uplink. It covers unboxing, specifications, web/cloud management, power draw (5W idle, 11W with PoE device), and thermal imaging. The switch suits high-speed LAN deployments and PoE-powered access points.
TL-SE2420 2.5G Switch Simple Unboxing Review: 16x 2.5G Ethernet Ports + 4x 10G Fiber Ports (SFP+)
This review covers the TP-Link TL-SE2420 managed switch, offering sixteen 2.5G Ethernet ports and four 10G SFP+ ports. It supports VLANs, link aggregation, QoS, rate limiting, and cable diagnostics. Drawing about 10 watts, it provides local web and cloud management, with thermal imaging showing heat dissipation. It serves as a high-speed, rack-mountable replacement for older Gigabit switches.
iKuai IK-Q6000 WiFi6 Wireless Router: Unboxing, Review, and Teardown
The article covers unboxing, performance testing, and teardown of the iKuai IK-Q6000 WiFi6 router. Key hardware includes a MediaTek MT7986A quad-core CPU, 512MB RAM, 128MB flash, one 2.5G WAN port, and three Gigabit LAN ports. Speed tests show 5GHz downloads up to 1678 Mbps; idle power is about 7W. The author notes noticeably weaker signal than the TP-LINK XDR6088 despite similar chips, and identifies internal RF, Ethernet, and FEM components.
Review and Teardown: Mechrevo imini Pro 820 Mini PC with 8845H, Just 2,300 RMB After Subsidy
The Mechrevo imini Pro 820 is a budget-friendly mini PC priced at about 2,300 RMB after a 20% government subsidy. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 8845H, 24GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, dual 2.5G LAN, and USB4. Its aluminum-alloy design is compact and portable. Benchmarks show strong CPU performance, surpassing an i9-11900K in multi-core tests. It suits office work and server use, with idle power consumption around 19W.
QNAP TS-466C NAS Unboxing Review: 4-Bay NAS, N6005, Storage Server
Upgrading to the QNAP TS-466C four-bay NAS resolves performance lag; migrating drives from the old NAS preserves all settings. It features an Intel N6005, 8GB DDR4 expandable to 32GB, four HDD bays, two M.2 slots, dual 2.5GbE, and USB 3.2 Gen2. Testing showed 280MB/s transfers, good thermal control, and comprehensive software including Docker, cloud sync, and remote access, though system responsiveness feels somewhat sluggish.