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XR500 vs. XR450, which do I purchase?
Looking for a new router for my new home, the R7000 I had from 2015 was just not doing the job (range issues, random drops, etc.). I am currently looking at the XR500 and XR450. I have done some r...
- Turns out the update I had for the R7000 had issues, it could be solved by downgrading.
I did still get the XR450 though, as I figured this out after. The router was getting old anyways.
My wired speed tests are never below 200/10, but I my home is not all wired. I do not own either the 450 or 500 (yet, if I will get it anyways). My home is 2,498 sq. feet, but there is a garage that it needs to reach as well. Currently using a Nighthawk X6 Tri-Band Mesh Extender for that, plan to continue using it even with a new router.
ANy progress on this?
Joshh wrote:My wired speed tests are never below 200/10, but I my home is not all wired. I do not own either the 450 or 500 (yet, if I will get it anyways). My home is 2,498 sq. feet, but there is a garage that it needs to reach as well. Currently using a Nighthawk X6 Tri-Band Mesh Extender for that, plan to continue using it even with a new router.
- Turns out the update I had for the R7000 had issues, it could be solved by downgrading.
I did still get the XR450 though, as I figured this out after. The router was getting old anyways.You'll like the XR450. I like mine. Works well with two EX7700s connected. Something you can do if you need more wifi coverage.
Enjoy. :smileywink: