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160Mhz for Mesh?
I know the Orbi 6 AX6000 doesn’t support 160mhz currently. Could it ever (is this a hardware limitation or firmware)? I ask because I have gigabit internet and see some routers do 160Mhz and get to...
I get the max speeds can never be attained. When I sit right next to the router on my 2x2 AC iPhone radio with a max linkrate of 866, I get 600. 70-75% of the max link rate is pretty good on average.
I guess my question now is more so around what prospect is there of getting a client WiFi card, adapter, etc. that will have a 2400mbps linkrate that can connect to this AX6000 Orbi.
It seems like since 160mhz is out of the question (because this isn’t permitted on the broadcast / non-backhaul band of the AX6000 from what I’ve read), then that only leaves the option of 4x4 on AX 5ghz 80Mhz if we’re to believe 2400mbps is attainable. I see none of these client facing cards, so maybe 2400mbps on the broadcast band is more advertising mojo than realized speeds (if no devices exist).
Edit: I should clarify that I see wireless AP’s that do 4x4 AX at 80Mhz... I’m referring to a client device. I see some 4x4 AC cards that will do 2100mbps but none that are AX; also don’t see any external USB 3.0 devices with 4x4 at all
ASUS PCE-AC88 AC3100 4x4 802.11AC PCIe Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H9QMOMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nQ1WEbPA2Y29R
I guess my question now is more so around what prospect is there of getting a client WiFi card, adapter, etc. that will have a 2400mbps linkrate that can connect to this AX6000 Orbi.
It seems like since 160mhz is out of the question (because this isn’t permitted on the broadcast / non-backhaul band of the AX6000 from what I’ve read), then that only leaves the option of 4x4 on AX 5ghz 80Mhz if we’re to believe 2400mbps is attainable. I see none of these client facing cards, so maybe 2400mbps on the broadcast band is more advertising mojo than realized speeds (if no devices exist).
Edit: I should clarify that I see wireless AP’s that do 4x4 AX at 80Mhz... I’m referring to a client device. I see some 4x4 AC cards that will do 2100mbps but none that are AX; also don’t see any external USB 3.0 devices with 4x4 at all
ASUS PCE-AC88 AC3100 4x4 802.11AC PCIe Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H9QMOMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nQ1WEbPA2Y29R
AX is still fairly new and I believe still hasn't been approved fully from it's draft forum. So seeing any AX supporing PCI or USB adapters maybe on the drawing boards still and Mfrs havn't gone to do anything until the AX standard gets fully approved and certified. I heard some rumors it was supposed to be this year. With what happening in the world currently, this could be delayed.
Rogelio1 wrote:
I get the max speeds can never be attained. When I sit right next to the router on my 2x2 AC iPhone radio with a max linkrate of 866, I get 600. 70-75% of the max link rate is pretty good on average.
I guess my question now is more so around what prospect is there of getting a client WiFi card, adapter, etc. that will have a 2400mbps linkrate that can connect to this AX6000 Orbi.
It seems like since 160mhz is out of the question (because this isn’t permitted on the broadcast / non-backhaul band of the AX6000 from what I’ve read), then that only leaves the option of 4x4 on AX 5ghz 80Mhz if we’re to believe 2400mbps is attainable. I see none of these client facing cards, so maybe 2400mbps on the broadcast band is more advertising mojo than realized speeds (if no devices exist).
Edit: I should clarify that I see wireless AP’s that do 4x4 AX at 80Mhz... I’m referring to a client device. I see some 4x4 AC cards that will do 2100mbps but none that are AX; also don’t see any external USB 3.0 devices with 4x4 at all
ASUS PCE-AC88 AC3100 4x4 802.11AC PCIe Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H9QMOMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nQ1WEbPA2Y29R