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ramesh_iyer
Aspirant
Jan 30, 2024
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How to check if my RAX10 router is transmitting in Wi-Fi 6 mode

I had bought the RAX10 Wi-Fi 6 router 2 years ago. But back then I didn't have any device which is Wi-Fi 6 capable. Few months ago I got a new smartphone which is Wi-Fi 6 capable. Yet, I notice that when I connect the phone with my RAX10 it shows "Wi-Fi 5" on my phone not "Wi-Fi 6". So, how do I check in my router's settings if it is transmitting in Wi-Fi 6 mode ? I have checked the settings as per the User Manual and it all seems fine.

Any clarification or guidance on this would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

Ramesh

  • Kitsap's avatar
    Kitsap
    Jan 31, 2024
    ramesh_iyer wrote:

    Both my smartphones - Motorola G54 and Samsung A34 are 5G capable and as per manufacturer info are also Wi-Fi 6 capable. Neither of them connect to my Netgear RAX10 over Wi-Fi 6, as mentioned earlier.

    You are confused by the terminology.  In the world of cell phone connections, 5G refers to 5th Generation connections to cell towers.

     

    I looked up the specifications for both of your cell phones.  Neither is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi 6.  Attached is a two page PDF file with links to the specification pages and screen snips of the Wi-Fi connection capability.  One page for each phone model.

     

    For reference, here is a link to a good document regarding Wi-Fi understanding.

     

    https://www.wiisfi.com/

     

     

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru
    Jan 30, 2024

    On the Routers web page under Basic Tab/Wireless settings you may see a check box for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz AX mode. 

    Also can check the wifi status on the routers web page under Advanced tab in the wireless information boxes for each radio. 

    • ramesh_iyer's avatar
      ramesh_iyer
      Aspirant
      Jan 30, 2024

      Well, my devices do connect over 5Ghz but they show "Wi-Fi 5" not "Wi-Fi 6" which is the issue.

      • Kitsap's avatar
        Kitsap
        Master
        Jan 30, 2024
        ramesh_iyer wrote:

        Well, my devices do connect over 5Ghz but they show "Wi-Fi 5" not "Wi-Fi 6" which is the issue.

        Both Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 transmit over the 5 GHz frequency band.  Your router may not have the Wi-Fi 6 transmission enabled.  Look where FURRYe38 said to look to see if Wi-Fi 6 is enabled.