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Seeking guidance for someone new to networking.

Seeking guidance for someone new to networking.

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Adddio
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01-01-2021, 02:16 PM
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I purchased the ASUS RT-AX3000 to ensure my home stays up-to-date. The main challenge is that I’m unfamiliar with networking and still use a basic AT&T router and modem in one unit. I just need simple advice on compatibility.
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Adddio
01-01-2021, 02:16 PM #1

I purchased the ASUS RT-AX3000 to ensure my home stays up-to-date. The main challenge is that I’m unfamiliar with networking and still use a basic AT&T router and modem in one unit. I just need simple advice on compatibility.

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Mini_Muffin24
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01-01-2021, 06:55 PM
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Investigate thoroughly before purchasing a new device. Can you access the AT&T gateway and switch it to bridge mode? To fully utilize the latest WiFi 6 capabilities, ensure your wireless APs and clients support it. This doesn’t mean you’re limited to WiFi 5 devices with a WiFi 6 router; they remain fully backward compatible. Also, most modern WiFi 6 routers offer superior MU-MIMO performance, enhancing simultaneous client connections to the base station.
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Mini_Muffin24
01-01-2021, 06:55 PM #2

Investigate thoroughly before purchasing a new device. Can you access the AT&T gateway and switch it to bridge mode? To fully utilize the latest WiFi 6 capabilities, ensure your wireless APs and clients support it. This doesn’t mean you’re limited to WiFi 5 devices with a WiFi 6 router; they remain fully backward compatible. Also, most modern WiFi 6 routers offer superior MU-MIMO performance, enhancing simultaneous client connections to the base station.

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01-02-2021, 12:36 AM
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For compatibility concerns between your new Router and your existing Modem/Router setup, you don’t need to worry much. The key factor is whether your modem/router supports 100mbps or 1000mbps ports. If it lacks the higher speed, it could slow down your internet downloads.
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thelittlegit
01-02-2021, 12:36 AM #3

For compatibility concerns between your new Router and your existing Modem/Router setup, you don’t need to worry much. The key factor is whether your modem/router supports 100mbps or 1000mbps ports. If it lacks the higher speed, it could slow down your internet downloads.

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