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RAX40 - I just started using it - tips for better performance?
I bought the new announced router RAX40 (Firmware Version V1.0.1.41_1.0.1) to improve my home network. I have 2 computers, several home-connected gadgets (ecobee, hue lights, ring) and 3 SmartTVs (a ...
Mega69 wrote:
... (a total of ~30 devices, some of them in 2.4 and the majority in 5G). ...
I'm also running some tests with the AC3200 (R8000) to see the differences with the performances. ...It seems that the AC3200 performs better than the RAX40, ...
With many 5 GHz clients, the R8000 with its _two_ 5 GHz radios and Smart Connect (seamless romaing, load balance, ...) does have a big advantage.
Mega69 wrote:
I'm using my cable-modem (C6250) to connect to Comcast and I have over 200Mbps for download and ~12Mbps for upload.
Not a lot of SciFi WiFi required to pus this to the limits and beyond.
Mega69 wrote:
I'm not sure if I need to change some settings to get better wireless coverage/performance.
When working on 802.11n (2.4 GHz) and 802.11ac (5 GHz), technology, standards, regulatory limitations are the very same - a 802.11ax (WiFi 6) capable router will perform very similar to a comparable 802.11ac router - the coverage can't differ much. Regardless of the Wi-Fi 6 marketing does claim better coverage btw.
I have just bought the RAX40 router for use for three days. To my disappointment, the performance of this WiFi 6 router does not outperform the one I bought 2 years ago, especially the wifi connection. Similar to this user, I intend to return the router back and will never buy Netgear new model again.
Andyleo wrote:
To my disappointment, the performance of this WiFi 6 router does not outperform the one I bought 2 years ago, especially the wifi connection.
Unless you have changed all of your wifi clients, you are unlikely to see a dramatic improvement in whatever you mean by "performance".
