Compare Intel ax200 and ax210 models. Determine when Wi-Fi 6E will be practical.
Compare Intel ax200 and ax210 models. Determine when Wi-Fi 6E will be practical.
I don’t think it’s surprising with my 99% wired setup. My main WiFi is set for 160Mhz, but not all devices can handle that frequency anyway. There are no other networks nearby on Band B, and even if they existed, I rarely use WiFi much. Usually I stream big video files. Living in a cavity walled brick house with a CMU building, 5GHz signals just fade out at the property boundary, which is why I rely on my point-to-point link and another AP across the street. Yes, most networks cover Band B—especially with the backup router—but they’re not being used and nobody’s nearby. It’s not about losing interest; I have fibromyalgia and arthritis. When I’m alert enough to play games, I do so. If a download takes hours, I’m unlikely to stay functional. You probably don’t understand how exhausting it can be to be ready to act only to find myself stuck in slow mode. That’s why I keep posting here—help me stay mentally sharp.
Approximately 2% of individuals experience fibromyalgia. The figure representing those who possess it, lack awareness of downloading games beforehand, and prefer Wi-Fi connections, likely falls below 0.1% of the total population. That was my intention. Just because someone has a reason to seek something doesn’t imply it’s widespread. This was my main argument. Essentially, our discussion followed this pattern: I said most people accept 20MHz channels, they don’t require much bandwidth and thrive on stable connections. You replied that gamers do need it. I countered that gamers aren’t the majority and actually desire consistent speeds without sudden changes. About 99% of users would handle 20MHz channels easily. You emphasized your personal need due to multiple conditions, frequent Wi-Fi downloads, and limited planning time—making it hard to keep preferred games installed. Clearly, if this applies to you, it must be rare. My point is that when I mention a broad audience, most people fall outside the 99.9% range. If you’re in the tiny 0.1%, it’s probably not representative of the general case. This isn’t the first time I’ve felt this way; it often shifts the talk toward overly complex solutions just to fit your specific scenario. When I clearly state “this suits 99.9%,” others tend to assume you’re in the excluded minority. Your point is valid, but it can be misleading if taken out of context.
The question really hinges on when 6E will be practical, not just what it promises. If 20MHz already worked well, then WiFi 6E seems unnecessary from the start. Its key advantage lies in boosting speed by reducing interference. I also emphasized that many routers skip DFS channels, which can hurt performance if you're not near radar but surrounded by crowded networks on band A.