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Appleuser2000
Jul 13, 2019Guide
Anyone upgraded from r7000 to the new AX routers?
I have r7000 router and it is working fine but was wondering if it is time to upgrade since this model was released in 2013 I believe. Any one upgraded from that to the newer AX models? Do you see an...
- Jul 14, 2019
Appleuser2000 wrote:
I just thought I upgrade to something more capable to get better coverage, have less buffer, and can control more devices relaxed, and also handle AX clients as they become available.
You'd probably get all that with an Orbi system, without the hassles of the AX technology that is probably pointless in your circumstances.
AX clients are probably a waste of space with your Internet service. You might get better local speeds, but creating a wired network would probably be a better way of achieving that.
Less buffer is probably an Internet speed thing. Not much you can do about that.
Appleuser2000
Jul 14, 2019Guide
thanks for the reply,
I just thought I upgrade to something more capable to get better coverage, have less buffer, and can control more devices relaxed, and also handle AX clients as they become available. But since there are issues and the tech is too new I guess I am better off holding my money.
michaelkenward
Jul 14, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Appleuser2000 wrote:
I just thought I upgrade to something more capable to get better coverage, have less buffer, and can control more devices relaxed, and also handle AX clients as they become available.
You'd probably get all that with an Orbi system, without the hassles of the AX technology that is probably pointless in your circumstances.
AX clients are probably a waste of space with your Internet service. You might get better local speeds, but creating a wired network would probably be a better way of achieving that.
Less buffer is probably an Internet speed thing. Not much you can do about that.