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    News Game On for Wi-Fi 6E

    What will be the early benefits of 6e? For instance, even without AX/6 clients, AX/6 can manage higher numbers of clients better than AC can. In a more congested neighborhood, would we see much advantage within a year or so from release? I know that a dedicated backhaul could be great and...
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    Argh! Trying to understand: AP’s adding “bandwidth” to one’s WiFi

    Hello, Someone posted a reply to a question I had posed re: the Linksys MX5/MX10 series on another site. I’ve been trying to understand what they said for sometime - and I’ve had people agree with this type of idea and others say that it’s just not true. I’m including the text below but they...
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    50 devices or 100+ - Why the difference? Is it real?

    You all have some really interesting thoughts. And it’s back to what I was wondering - what can you believe and what can you expect out of any given router? In the examples above, neither specifies what a device is or whether it’s specifically wired or wireless. Both share the same Qualcomm...
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    50 devices or 100+ - Why the difference? Is it real?

    Hello, I’m looking at a few different routers to replace our aging one. One thing I noticed is that different manufacturers state differing numbers for how many devices their router can handle - with the same internal chipset. For instance, the new Netgear Orbi AX6000 states that it can handle...
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    Need advice on new router and/or access point

    I’m no expert but I’d also recommend the Asus vs a Netgear. The potential to use the third party firmware alone is great, if you want it (you might not need it, but it’s a great thing to have should your setup end up warranting it). In addition, the support/warranty is also worth some thought. I...
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    Orbi or Nest Wifi

    You might also consider the Linksys Velop. They are available in different WiFi 5 and now WiFi 6 configs and, at least compared to the WiFi 6 Orbi, has better reviews from users at this point (check BestBuy - each has about 35 reviews but are more favorable to the Linksys). The WiFi 6 version...
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    Linksys EA9500 to Asus GT-AX11000?

    I’m in a similar place with a dying 4yo Netgear X8 router. We’re looking at going ahead with WiFi 6 as well for the extra processing power, even though I know we won’t have much in the way of WiFi 6 clients at this point. It helps that the WiFi 6 certification was actually passed this fall...
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    WiFi & Router for Gigabit Fiber?

    I have to admit, this has been a worry. I know that I can dig in and learn what I need to on most any given subject - and I’m definitely more tech inclined than many. I enjoy it and I self-identify as a bit of a geek. But I also don’t want to deal with more work and stress than I need and I’m a...
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    WiFi & Router for Gigabit Fiber?

    Thanks for this. You helped me to better understand some of what was meant by additional APs offering more bandwidth (though I’m not sure I’m using exactly the correct them there). As far as my command line prowess, I can follow simple instructions. I’ve run Linux for quite awhile and have use...
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    News Netgear Adds Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System And AC3000 Mesh Extender To Orbi Line

    FWIW, any wireless devices that use another “bridge” won’t count as more than a single device, as far as the router “sees”. At least, that’s what I was told. For instance, if you have Arlo Pro cameras that are wireless, they don’t actually connect to the router directly, the connect to the Arlo...
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    Speed Expectations for an AC5300 Router w/Gigabit Fiber?

    I have a nearly 4 year old router that’s aging & just got gigabit fiber internet (simultaneous). I’m getting full speeds when wired direct to source and also when wired direct to the router (though the router’s internal speed tests are showing half that). However, the wireless performance...
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    WiFi & Router for Gigabit Fiber?

    Hello, We finally have fiber available & it was installed today - (symmetrical) Gigabit. We live in an 850sq single story apartment in a building w/ 40 total units so definitely WiFi from others nearby. We currently have a nearly 4 year old Netgear R8500 (X8) router/wifi unit. It’s been having...
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    Router Dying - Need Advice (WiFi 6 vs AC, SQM, and more)

    Hi, We have a Netgear X8 R8500 AC5300 router. Its a little over 3.5 years old and starting to show signs of struggling (specifics below). I was previously thinking of waiting till fall and trying to invest in a Wi-Fi 6 (AX) router because the final specs of the new technology was supposed to be...
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    Need replacement for Netgear x8 (dying router) for apt in steel bldg (IoT, 4K, Streaming, etc)

    Hi! I wanted to reach out to this awesome community because you know more abut routers and networking than anyone else I know. We have lots of IoT/HA devices (see list below for more specifics), 4K streaming on two TVs (we stream all of our TV), plus lots of surfing, etc. Long story short(er)...
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    Network Speeds Dropping Out Randomly - Router Dead or bad config?

    Sorry, I was trying to thank you, I just worded it awkwardly. :) Thanks for all your help.
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