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NetguyKB
Aspirant
Aug 21, 2020

Extending the AX6000 WiFi Cable Modem Router

Hey folks I just purchased a NEW AX6000 WiFi Cable Modem Router. I would like to know if there is a way to EXTEND the WiFi signal even farther than what its capable of doing by adding a WiFi extender...
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NetguyKB
Aspirant
Aug 21, 2020

Great advise thank you. Whats the difference between 4 stream and 8 stream based on the two AX devices - EAX20 and EAX 80

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 21, 2020

Main difference? 

EAX20: 5ghz speed is 1.2gig

EAX80: 5ghz speed is 4.8gig.  

 

That's link rate, not actual throughput