Yes I would opt for a Netgear Orbi mesh set over a single large router if I had to upgrade.
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CES 2021: Netgear Launches Tri-Band RAXE500 Wi-Fi 6E Router
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Iphone 11, m1 Mac mini, m1 Macbook, iPhone 12....And which Apple devices support WiFi 6?
Wi-Fi 6?And which Apple devices support WiFi 6?
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Both the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 lineups support the standard, non-6 GHz version of Wi-Fi 6, as does the second-generation iPhone SE.
Since when is Google in the same league as Ubiquiti or Cisco?
I’d hands down choose Asus over Google. Personally I run a full Ubiquiti setup in my home and have an Asus RT-86AX in our apartment running Merlin firmware.
I have a BSc in EEE and hold a CCNA from a part time role as a Network Operations Engineer.
It’s almost entirely to do with the modem chip and number of antennas. I wouldn’t touch anything Google if my life depended on it.
Why is it taking so long for those vendors?
I've had such problems with my Netgear Orbi during firmware I'm looking for a different vendor for WiFi6
Kinda want this. I’m a geek.
(edited) Just to clarify - Currently our eeros is in the closet, and the mesh is behind a plant in the living room - because they’re a pieces of tech, and kinda blah. But this I would gladly display.
(edited) Just to clarify - Currently our eeros is in the closet, and the mesh is behind a plant in the living room - because they’re a pieces of tech, and kinda blah. But this I would gladly display.
Neither would I.
Google Wifi...hahaha, enjoy your privacy.
Ruckus/Meraki/Aruba are too expense and charge you licence fees iirc.
Ubiquiti is the way to go...but, not for noobs, but, they also have the Amplifi stuff, those are much easier to set up.
Indeed. That is a very steep price, when you can get a mesh system with a router for around the same price.
This isn't WiFi 6, it's WiFi6E.And which Apple devices support WiFi 6?
iPhone 11 and 12 (and presumably Macs from the last two years or so) support WiFi6; 6E support will likely come with 2021 models.
And if you don't have immediate need for such a device, then don't buy! Base Stations are very much devices that you buy and they sit working happily for five to ten years, die, then you buy the next one. For half their lifespan they're ahead of most of your other devices, for half their lifespan they are behind most of your other devices.
What you are getting is not just the 6E stuff but better ethernet support.
If you don't need that, this device is not for you. (Personally I wouldn't buy it. Nighthawks are BIG, feel very fragile/plasticky; and don't offer functionality I especially care about. But some people do.)
I have great Ethernet already. Something like this would not be for me, then. I am looking for a good mesh system for my two story 5,550 sq ft house. I saw a few names mentioned already that I will have to look into.
Thanks for replying.
I offered a spectrum of good products, from companies known for releasing good quality hardware and firmware.
Sure, I wouldn’t pick Google either due to their business motivations and practices but their product is far more reliable and secure than most if not all Netgears for example.
As for this: “It’s almost entirely to do with the modem chip and number of antennas.”
Nope. You’re wrong. Firmware plays a huge part in both stability and security.
Lovely qualifications, well done I guess?
The iPhone 11 and 12 and the M1 Macs.And which Apple devices support WiFi 6?
Interesting to hear. I ordered an Orbi RBK752 at the weekend to replace an AirPort Time Capsule (ac).
I absolutely love the Orbi. It gets very good reviews on speed and reliability. I had the 752 package at first. Worked perfectly. I just upgraded myself because I wanted a couple of features the 852 had. I came from the Time Capsule as well. Instead of dumping it you can connect it to one of the LAN ports of your Orbi router and still use it with Time Machine. You can shut off the wifi on it so it won't interfere with your Orbi. That's what I do. Works 100%.
I have own Netgear's first 802.11ax router model for over a year and a half and it has been the best router I have owned. If you have a single level home so a single WIFI router works great for me. A real mesh network uses Ethernet cables connected to the other access points not a separate wireless radio channel to carry traffic, yes it does not kill you main data path, but you are still limited by the wireless bridge to get to the other mesh via wireless and threw walls and ceiling's, this is what people don't understand. You are better run a ethernet cable to another access point or use ethernet over PowerLine so you are not adding more wireless broadcasting with a bridge connection in the house and wireless repeaters have their own issues.
Thank you!!!!! I got to bottom of the article and that $600 price just dropped like a bomb,ouch. I dont think I need the two pack even as I have a single floor condo. $200 or so is much more doable for me and I have been looking to upgrade as Im adding a lot of devices to my router.
Not true. Depends on your requirements and internet connection speed.
Wi-Fi 6 and 6E devices will see a big increase in networking performance.
As an example, my synchronous gigabit internet connection is very much limited over 802.11ac. I only get about 460Mbps rather than the 940Mbs I get when hard wired. Downloading 100GB+ Xbox games over WiFi is significantly slower.
Wi-Fi 6, and more so 6E, will allow one to better utilise gigabit internet connections, which fortunately are becoming more commonplace.
Why? Bought an R8000 3 years ago and literally have had zero issues. Best $200 I ever spent on a router and am able to hang it on a wall.
One of my Acer laptops is stationed 30 feet away with a wall in between and I get the same speed as the computer the R8000 is wired to. Plus Netgear pays hackers to find holes and updates their firmware on a regular basis, with an update just a few days ago.