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Is the Xiaomi ax6000 a router or just a device? The Oculus Quest 2 supports gaming and smart home devices.

Is the Xiaomi ax6000 a router or just a device? The Oculus Quest 2 supports gaming and smart home devices.

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BestkingJoris
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02-23-2019, 08:25 AM
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Hi there! I'm curious about your thoughts on Xiaomi routers. You've been using an Ax1800 at your parents' place and found it decent, but it's not up to the gaming needs for Wireless Quest 2. You're planning to move into your own apartment soon and have a lot of smart devices planned—like 8-10 smart bulbs, around 6 Sonos speakers, and some sensors. The Ax6000 should manage that easily. These sensors will connect via an AQARA hub using Zigbee.

The value of Xiaomi seems impressive compared to Netgear or ASUS models, which usually cost between 250-350 euros for similar features. What do you think? Should I connect a network switch first, then add your Xiaomi router, or set up the main cable and use the router as the primary switch before routing to another switch for your two PCs? Also, anyone mentioned that this model supports Wi-Fi 6?
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02-23-2019, 08:25 AM #1

Hi there! I'm curious about your thoughts on Xiaomi routers. You've been using an Ax1800 at your parents' place and found it decent, but it's not up to the gaming needs for Wireless Quest 2. You're planning to move into your own apartment soon and have a lot of smart devices planned—like 8-10 smart bulbs, around 6 Sonos speakers, and some sensors. The Ax6000 should manage that easily. These sensors will connect via an AQARA hub using Zigbee.

The value of Xiaomi seems impressive compared to Netgear or ASUS models, which usually cost between 250-350 euros for similar features. What do you think? Should I connect a network switch first, then add your Xiaomi router, or set up the main cable and use the router as the primary switch before routing to another switch for your two PCs? Also, anyone mentioned that this model supports Wi-Fi 6?

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02-23-2019, 07:22 PM
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You place a switch before and after the router to manage connections efficiently. If you require additional ports, adding a switch afterward helps organize them. For simple setups with just two wired devices, using the router's ports alone is sufficient.
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02-23-2019, 07:22 PM #2

You place a switch before and after the router to manage connections efficiently. If you require additional ports, adding a switch afterward helps organize them. For simple setups with just two wired devices, using the router's ports alone is sufficient.

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02-27-2019, 03:15 AM
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It's due to limited room for a compact switch that separates the downstairs TV and NVIDIA Shield. The cable travels through the wall to the router, then only one outlet remains for my gaming/office space. There are very shallow pipes on the upper floor. I feared that running a cable from the router might cause input delays.
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02-27-2019, 03:15 AM #3

It's due to limited room for a compact switch that separates the downstairs TV and NVIDIA Shield. The cable travels through the wall to the router, then only one outlet remains for my gaming/office space. There are very shallow pipes on the upper floor. I feared that running a cable from the router might cause input delays.

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02-27-2019, 08:27 AM
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In contrast, each additional switch adds a minimal delay that isn't significant. The router offers the quickest connection. It also handles converting a single ISP IP into several LAN addresses—just ensure the router is connected first; otherwise, it won't function unless you already have multiple IPs from your provider. If this succeeds, it may indicate double-NAT usage, which is generally not recommended and can render the second router unnecessary.
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02-27-2019, 08:27 AM #4

In contrast, each additional switch adds a minimal delay that isn't significant. The router offers the quickest connection. It also handles converting a single ISP IP into several LAN addresses—just ensure the router is connected first; otherwise, it won't function unless you already have multiple IPs from your provider. If this succeeds, it may indicate double-NAT usage, which is generally not recommended and can render the second router unnecessary.

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