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RAX120 vs RAX120v2: what's the difference?
I just purchased the RAX120 to replace an old reliable R8500 and was looking at the support information for the RAX120 when I found out there is an RAX120v2. Disappointed to find that since I just bought the router. I thought maybe the improvements are to areas I don't care about, but I cannot find any information comparing the 2 routers so I can understand the difference. Anyone know the difference between the 1st and 2nd hardware versions of the RAX120?
TIA
David
- Updated chipset
Most distinct differences are support for...
1. UL OFDMA
2. TWT (Target Wake Time)
Other than that it shares the same Firmware base as RAX120.
Of course the RAX120v2 will supersede the RAX120 but if the above features aren't important to you then your RAX120 should be fine.
I still have my RAX120.
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I believe the V2 uses the new version of the Qualcomm Hawkeye chip so it may support UL OFDMA this is then up to NG to implement.
I think February will be when you see the V2 but to be honest I can't say if you will see any difference, only time will tell.
QoS is what I would prefer to see sorted, it's not great as it stands sadly.
FYI: A data sheet describing the RAX120v2 is available, and the specifications appear to be the same as the original RAX120.
- Updated chipset
Most distinct differences are support for...
1. UL OFDMA
2. TWT (Target Wake Time)
Other than that it shares the same Firmware base as RAX120.
Of course the RAX120v2 will supersede the RAX120 but if the above features aren't important to you then your RAX120 should be fine.
I still have my RAX120.To clarify, are the UL OFDMA and TWT capabilities of the updated chipset actually operational in the the RAX120v2? Thank you.
Sorry I do not know if the above 2 capabilities are Enabled out of the box on the RAX120v2, only that the chipset supports them.
I can however find out because it is important information for anyone looking to purchase just based on these features.
V1.2.0.16 is the latest Firmware for both units and if I recall this firmware was released before the release of the RAX120v2. That does not mean though that the firmware already enables these capabilities when the firmware is loaded on to the RAX120v2.
Cheers
