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Determine if your device supports the latest wireless standard for optimal performance.

Determine if your device supports the latest wireless standard for optimal performance.

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Luflexed
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10-14-2019, 12:23 PM
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You're evaluating whether to upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6 router. Given your current speeds of 70 Mbps down and 25 Mbps up, the maximum available in your area is 100 Mbps. Since Wi-Fi 6 offers higher speeds, it might be worth considering even though it could cost more. Your single Wi-Fi 6 device won't benefit much, but having a faster router could improve performance for all connected devices.
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Luflexed
10-14-2019, 12:23 PM #1

You're evaluating whether to upgrade to a Wi-Fi 6 router. Given your current speeds of 70 Mbps down and 25 Mbps up, the maximum available in your area is 100 Mbps. Since Wi-Fi 6 offers higher speeds, it might be worth considering even though it could cost more. Your single Wi-Fi 6 device won't benefit much, but having a faster router could improve performance for all connected devices.

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Hatch05
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10-14-2019, 06:07 PM
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It's not about how fast it is, but how far it can reach and stay steady. You should choose based on how long you intend to use the router. If you plan to keep it for many years, opt for WiFi 6. Otherwise, stick with the older 5 standard.
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Hatch05
10-14-2019, 06:07 PM #2

It's not about how fast it is, but how far it can reach and stay steady. You should choose based on how long you intend to use the router. If you plan to keep it for many years, opt for WiFi 6. Otherwise, stick with the older 5 standard.

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blue_fanta
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10-30-2019, 06:00 AM
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Not really? As long as you're not in a crowded area, most 2x2, 802.11AC routers should work fine. For clients, I'm managing 19 devices—OpenVPN, DNS server, and a small web server—on an old Linksys E900. I see 100/20, but only 54/20 on Wi-Fi because of 802.11N. You don’t have to invest heavily in home networking; just set it up properly.
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blue_fanta
10-30-2019, 06:00 AM #3

Not really? As long as you're not in a crowded area, most 2x2, 802.11AC routers should work fine. For clients, I'm managing 19 devices—OpenVPN, DNS server, and a small web server—on an old Linksys E900. I see 100/20, but only 54/20 on Wi-Fi because of 802.11N. You don’t have to invest heavily in home networking; just set it up properly.

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ICrazy_PvP
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10-31-2019, 04:54 AM
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It’s not essential right now, but it could be useful later.
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ICrazy_PvP
10-31-2019, 04:54 AM #4

It’s not essential right now, but it could be useful later.

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OreoKun
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11-05-2019, 09:08 AM
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If you have the means, go for it. Few gadgets accept it, but interest has begun to rise around a year ago and continues to expand.
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OreoKun
11-05-2019, 09:08 AM #5

If you have the means, go for it. Few gadgets accept it, but interest has begun to rise around a year ago and continues to expand.

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