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ssssss
Jan 09, 2023Tutor
What's the current status of RAX120 in 2023?
Thinking of buying "Netgear Nighthawk AX12", mainly use as AP. But I read lots of bad review regarding rebooting problem. What's the current status on this? solid enough after firmware upgrade?
microchip8
Jan 09, 2023Master
The RAX120 is a waste for using it just as an Access Point. If you need that, just get an Access Point instead of a full-blown high-end router. It's overkill to get the RAX120 and use it as a simple AP.
ssssss
Jan 09, 2023Tutor
plemans microchip8 For $200 range, you really can't get a good AP at this price. WAX615 only rated for AX3000 but weak cpu and memory.
- microchip8Jan 09, 2023MasterAn AP does not need top-of-the-class CPU and memory, that's reserved for routers that have to do a lot more than APs. All an AP has to do it forward to the main router.
- ssssssJan 10, 2023Tutor
Yes, but you get more for about same money, better cpu, better memory and antenna than pure AP device.
- plemansJan 10, 2023Guru - Experienced User
If you can get it for that price and its cheaper than the equivalent AP, I'd give it a shot.
Yes, you do see some reports but there's many users that have zero issues. You just don't see them posting on here.
Plus you'd have a pretty solid backup router if something ever did happen to your primary router.