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BrMcC
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Mar 19, 2020

Wifi for at LEAST Gigabit throughput?

Upgrading my 1,200 sq ft home to Gigabit internet. While most routers can handle 1Gigabit speed when hardwired, which mesh system do you recommend that would be able to have at least 1 Gigabit WiFi t...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 20, 2020

Also be aware that not all wifi devices support seeing any thru put speeds near 900Mbps. Most max out at around 400-500Mpbs. Check with your devices Mfr on what they support on them. 

If you have any AX supporting devcies, then maybe Orbi AX is something you should look into. 

 

BrMcC wrote:

Upgrading my 1,200 sq ft home to Gigabit internet. While most routers can handle 1Gigabit speed when hardwired, which mesh system do you recommend that would be able to have at least 1 Gigabit WiFi throughput speed to get the most out of the new speed?