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sshams5895
Tutor
Apr 08, 2020
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AX4200 vs AX6000

Looking to upgrade to Orbi Wifi 6 Mesh system.  Our house is about 3,000 square feet.  45-50 devices roughly.  Family of 6. I have trouble getting a good signal in my garage where I work out and lik...
  • sshams5895's avatar
    sshams5895
    Apr 22, 2020

    Been using this for over a week now and performance is good.  Not sure what I am missing out on by not spending the extra $200.  We have 6 poeple in this house, over 40+ devices with kids streaming all the time.  And my AppleTV in my garage works just fine while I work out.  So what I don't know won't hurt me, I guess.

     

    Overall, I am happy with the 4200.

     

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 08, 2020

Input the RBK752 and RBK852 series models in to this site and download the spec sheets for each and compare for youself:

https://www.netgear.com/support/

 

Review the connection rates between the two, I believe mostly they are the same accept for the 2.4Ghz radio connection rate which would be different. 

 

30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router

  • farmrt88's avatar
    farmrt88
    Star
    Apr 09, 2020
    In addition to the 2.4GHZ difference, the 5GHZ fronthaul band is only 1200Mbps on the RBK 752 AX4200.  The 5GHZ fronthaul may only be a 2X2 radio vs the 4X4 on the RBK 842/852.  There are also 2 less antennnas and a slower processor on the AX4200. The important backhaul speed remains the same at 2400Mbps.
     
    It's nice that early adopters still have the highest performance WIFI 6 Orbi for now, similar to the RBK50/40/20 rollouts. Hopefully this continues.....
     
    AX4200 Tri-Band WiFi
    2.4GHz (600Mbps†) + 5GHz (1200Mbps†) for WiFi devices to connect to the Internet5GHz (2400Mbps†) dedicated WiFi link for faster data connections between Orbi Router and Orbi Satellite
     
    AX6000 Tri-Band WiFi
    2.4GHz (1200Mbps†) + 5GHz (2400Mbps†) for WiFi devices to connect to the Internet5GHz (2400Mbps†) dedicated WiFi link for faster data connections between Orbi Router and Orbi Satellite
    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 09, 2020

      Its nice to have some flexible products out there that are a bit cheaper. One doesn't always have to have the higher performer. LOL. 
      At leaset this gets some in to the AX realm for there needs. 

      Thanks for posting. 

      • sshams5895's avatar
        sshams5895
        Tutor
        Apr 09, 2020

        Very helpful posts.  Thank you.

         

        The AX4200 is on its way tomorrow and I'll check it out and see if it works best for our household.

         

        Thank you.

    • GumNMyHair's avatar
      GumNMyHair
      Aspirant
      Apr 24, 2020

      This is super helpful - thanks for the details.  Mind a dumb question?  I'm not a "techie"...  :)   just trying to feel my way through this.

       

      If my internet service plan only provides up to 400Mbps, then - am I right to think that I wouldn't gain anything by going with the AX6000 over the AX4200?

       

      3000 sq ft home, currently with dead spots

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 24, 2020

        Correct. Even Orbi AC would work well for you. 

        GumNMyHair wrote:

        This is super helpful - thanks for the details.  Mind a dumb question?  I'm not a "techie"...  :)   just trying to feel my way through this.

         

        If my internet service plan only provides up to 400Mbps, then - am I right to think that I wouldn't gain anything by going with the AX6000 over the AX4200?

         

        3000 sq ft home, currently with dead spots