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Consider your needs before purchasing a new Wifi router with WPA3 support for WIFI6.

Consider your needs before purchasing a new Wifi router with WPA3 support for WIFI6.

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ibtheDK
Junior Member
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02-11-2019, 08:20 AM
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Currently I own an older Billion 8200N modem/router and am considering upgrading to handle more connected devices. Although WiFi6 routers exist, there aren’t many available and none seem to support WPA3 security. Is now a poor time to purchase a new router? I’d rather not end up with one that becomes outdated in a few months. For instance, if I bought an ASUS RT-AX88U (which supports 802.11AX), would the manufacturer release updates to add WPA3?
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ibtheDK
02-11-2019, 08:20 AM #1

Currently I own an older Billion 8200N modem/router and am considering upgrading to handle more connected devices. Although WiFi6 routers exist, there aren’t many available and none seem to support WPA3 security. Is now a poor time to purchase a new router? I’d rather not end up with one that becomes outdated in a few months. For instance, if I bought an ASUS RT-AX88U (which supports 802.11AX), would the manufacturer release updates to add WPA3?

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anakindaur
Senior Member
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02-11-2019, 09:59 PM
#2
Hi there! It's a tricky moment to purchase a new router. If you're patient, consider upgrading to Wi-Fi 6. Otherwise, stick with 802.11ac or Wi-Fi 5.
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anakindaur
02-11-2019, 09:59 PM #2

Hi there! It's a tricky moment to purchase a new router. If you're patient, consider upgrading to Wi-Fi 6. Otherwise, stick with 802.11ac or Wi-Fi 5.

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_SIRENDER_
Member
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02-11-2019, 11:48 PM
#3
Thanks! I’ll look for a budget-friendly Wi-Fi 5 router to have on hand until better options become available.
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_SIRENDER_
02-11-2019, 11:48 PM #3

Thanks! I’ll look for a budget-friendly Wi-Fi 5 router to have on hand until better options become available.

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mcbudder2004
Senior Member
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02-13-2019, 07:07 AM
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The update to WPA3 on your Synology RT2600AC is likely manageable. The main issue is ensuring your connected devices can handle this new security protocol.
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mcbudder2004
02-13-2019, 07:07 AM #4

The update to WPA3 on your Synology RT2600AC is likely manageable. The main issue is ensuring your connected devices can handle this new security protocol.

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t3kk1t_pro
Junior Member
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02-19-2019, 07:13 AM
#5
Hello! I'm here to help you.
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t3kk1t_pro
02-19-2019, 07:13 AM #5

Hello! I'm here to help you.