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Nighthawk ad7200, X6S mesh extender, specs for ethernet ports please
I am about to network my new Nighthawk ad7200 router and X6S mesh extender. They will have considerable obstacles in between them that may cause interference in the wifi signal. I am considering to hardwire the 2 modules and my modem together with ethernet cable. However, I can not find any specs on the ethernet ports.
Question: Are they spec'd for CAT 6? 6A? 7?
Follow-up question: Is this method recommended over wireless considering the physical obstructions?
Question: Are they spec'd for CAT 6? 6A? 7?
Follow-up question: Is this method recommended over wireless considering the physical obstructions?
The 7700 is set for the following:
Maximum Wireless Speed: 2200 Mbps (1733ac+450n) WiFi standards supported: 802.11a (54 Mbps)
802.11b (11 Mbps)
802.11g (54 Mbps)
802.11n
802.11acAC2200† WiFi - Band 1: 400Mbps @2.4GHz - 256QAM - Band 2: 866Mbps 5Ghz - 256QAM - Band 3: 866Mbps 5Ghz - 256QAM • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz • IEEE 802.11 k • Two (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with autosensing technology
So it doesn't support AD modes like the AD7200 does
Maximum Wireless Speed: 7200 Mbps (4600ad+1733ac+800n) WiFi standards supported: 802.11a (54 Mbps)
802.11b (11 Mbps)
802.11g (54 Mbps)
802.11n
802.11ac
802.11ad• AD7200† WiFi - Band 1: 800 Mbps @2.4GHz – 256QAM - Band 2: 1733 Mbps @5GHz – 256QAM - Band 3: 4600 Mbps @60GHz – SC • Powerful Quad-Core 1.7GHz processor • Memory: 512MB NAND flash and 1GB DDR3 SDRAM • Enhanced Active Antennas with high powered amplifiers • Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 & 5GHz bands • Seven (7) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports - 1 WAN & 6 LAN - Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
Ethernet ports are CAT5/6 rated. All ports are up to 1000Mb speed rated. I presume CAT7 since thats just an update to CAT6. CAT6A is inwall cable cabing and Not a inter connect cabling between devices. I have CAT6a in my walls and use CAT6 patch cabling from the walls to devices and switches. You don't necessarily have to use CAT7. CAT6 has been working great for me over the years. ZERO issues.I've used the EX7700 has an extender and wired AP. Work well with my XR450/R7800 routers.
I've tested my EX7700 at a 40 feet range inbetween with the EX at one end of the house and the main host router at the opposite end. Good range and coverage and performance for my home. Of course this is all based on building materials and having concrete walls and such will impact signal and coverage since 5Ghz is effected by buiding materials due to it's high frequency and nature. Wood and dry wall not so much.
What is the Mfr and model of the ISP modem?
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The 7700 is set for the following:
Maximum Wireless Speed: 2200 Mbps (1733ac+450n) WiFi standards supported: 802.11a (54 Mbps)
802.11b (11 Mbps)
802.11g (54 Mbps)
802.11n
802.11acAC2200† WiFi - Band 1: 400Mbps @2.4GHz - 256QAM - Band 2: 866Mbps 5Ghz - 256QAM - Band 3: 866Mbps 5Ghz - 256QAM • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz • IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz • IEEE 802.11 k • Two (2) 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with autosensing technology
So it doesn't support AD modes like the AD7200 does
Maximum Wireless Speed: 7200 Mbps (4600ad+1733ac+800n) WiFi standards supported: 802.11a (54 Mbps)
802.11b (11 Mbps)
802.11g (54 Mbps)
802.11n
802.11ac
802.11ad• AD7200† WiFi - Band 1: 800 Mbps @2.4GHz – 256QAM - Band 2: 1733 Mbps @5GHz – 256QAM - Band 3: 4600 Mbps @60GHz – SC • Powerful Quad-Core 1.7GHz processor • Memory: 512MB NAND flash and 1GB DDR3 SDRAM • Enhanced Active Antennas with high powered amplifiers • Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 & 5GHz bands • Seven (7) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports - 1 WAN & 6 LAN - Dual Gigabit Ethernet Port Aggregation
Ethernet ports are CAT5/6 rated. All ports are up to 1000Mb speed rated. I presume CAT7 since thats just an update to CAT6. CAT6A is inwall cable cabing and Not a inter connect cabling between devices. I have CAT6a in my walls and use CAT6 patch cabling from the walls to devices and switches. You don't necessarily have to use CAT7. CAT6 has been working great for me over the years. ZERO issues.I've used the EX7700 has an extender and wired AP. Work well with my XR450/R7800 routers.
I've tested my EX7700 at a 40 feet range inbetween with the EX at one end of the house and the main host router at the opposite end. Good range and coverage and performance for my home. Of course this is all based on building materials and having concrete walls and such will impact signal and coverage since 5Ghz is effected by buiding materials due to it's high frequency and nature. Wood and dry wall not so much.
What is the Mfr and model of the ISP modem?
- Hello FURRYe38,
Thanks for all the good info. My modem is an Arris TG1682G. My ISP is Spectrum... 😒.
We pay for their "Lightning" speed internet, but I'm not sure what the max Mbps is for that.
It has 2.4 and 5 Ghz wifi, but it doesn't tell me which of the 802.11 speeds it is compatible with. I do intend to purchase my own if Spectrum is charging me extra for the rental. Recommendations would.be appreciated.
Jfosterjrod58 wrote:
Thanks for all the good info. My modem is an Arris TG1682G. My ISP is Spectrum... 😒.
We pay for their "Lightning" speed internet, but I'm not sure what the max Mbps is for that.
It has 2.4 and 5 Ghz wifi, but it doesn't tell me which of the 802.11 speeds it is compatible with. I do intend to purchase my own if Spectrum is charging me extra for the rental. Recommendations would.be appreciated.The Arris looks like a 3x3 802.11ac system, so it should be an AC1700 router. Though I don't understand why you'd care about its wifi speeds if you already have the Nighthawk X10 router.
Jfosterjrod58 wrote:
Question: Are they spec'd for CAT 6? 6A? 7?Cat 6 is fine for gigabit ethernet (and 10 gigabit for that matter). If you are running the cables through walls, or over a dropped ceiling then you should get plenum grade cabling (which has fire-resistant insulation).
Jfosterjrod58 wrote:
Follow-up question: Is this method recommended over wireless considering the physical obstructions?AP mode using ethernet will almost always out-perform wireless, even with the x6s. Though you could try the X6s over wireless first,and see if that gives you good-enough performance.
