Consider upgrading to a new router with WiFi 6 (ax) or evaluate if it's still necessary.
Consider upgrading to a new router with WiFi 6 (ax) or evaluate if it's still necessary.
The name suggests upgrading your old router. Should you choose the ASUS RT AX88U now or hold off until the next major ax product release?
I'll wait for the technology to develop further. I don't think it's wise to jump in too soon.
AC featured three main waves: draft AC, AC, and AC Wave 2. Draft AC routers and clients often faced compatibility problems with each other and with later releases. Current Wi-Fi 6 devices rely on draft chipsets. Access points from firms like Ruckus and Meraki seem acceptable due to their strong technical support. Early versions typically used fewer ASICs/SoCs and more FPGAs, allowing future low-level adjustments. I wouldn’t rely on consumer products based solely on the Qualcomm draft-ax chipset. A clear illustration of these issues comes from the first Unifi AP AC model—the one with a square design. Those units suffered numerous bugs and were discontinued quickly. For Wi-Fi 6, we’re in a similar period when people are eager for Ubiquiti to launch a Unifi AP AX/6, but I think they’ve learned from past mistakes and are holding off until final versions are stable.