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Way2Meke
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06-10-2019, 08:24 PM

Hey there! It looks like you're checking if your WiFi 6 antenna in a Crosshair VIII Hero can link to your 802.11ac router. Let me know if you need tips or confirmation!

Way2Meke

06-10-2019, 08:24 PM #1

Hey there! It looks like you're checking if your WiFi 6 antenna in a Crosshair VIII Hero can link to your 802.11ac router. Let me know if you need tips or confirmation!

PersieO
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06-17-2019, 10:54 AM

802.11ax maintains compatibility with 802.11ac and its predecessors, though it doesn't support the newer capabilities. For more details, see the relevant articles from Aerohive and Ars Technica.

PersieO

06-17-2019, 10:54 AM #2

802.11ax maintains compatibility with 802.11ac and its predecessors, though it doesn't support the newer capabilities. For more details, see the relevant articles from Aerohive and Ars Technica.

Mystic_PvP1213
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06-18-2019, 08:22 PM

I've switched to a different motherboard yet I'm using the same Intel AX200 chipset. It's functioning perfectly! My router is an older Wave 1 AC model, but I'm still managing around 500mbps—which is the maximum it should provide. Check Intel's WiFi drivers on their website; I wasn't sure if Asus had updated them within the last 30 days, so I'd recommend using Intel's version. Early chipset drivers had a limitation that affected performance.

Mystic_PvP1213

06-18-2019, 08:22 PM #3