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Thoughts on Netgear AX1800 WiFi Router (R6700AX) for main router and AP?
I have 100(down)/10(up) spectrum service with a spectrum rental router set up in basement. I work from home and have a gaming PC in the basement so having the router in the basement has worked well Except for the far end of my house, the WiFi gets a little weaker/slower. This is where my main TV/Xbox is.
I’d like to replace the spectrum rental router and run a Cat6 Ethernet cable to the far side of my house and set up either a router in AP mode or a dedicated AP and switch
I’d like to hardwire my TV and Xbox so I’m thinking just getting a router with 4 Ethernet ports in putting that router in AP mode to improve WiFi.
I’m thinking the I could get two $90 AX1800 WiFi Router (R6700AX) and one would be my main router and the other would be act as an AP.
I would appreciate any thoughts on:
Is there any reason to get an AP and switch versus just getting a router in AP mode?
anyone have experience with the Netgear AX1800 WiFi Router (R6700AX) or have other recommendations for a similar cost ($180 for both)
2 Replies
I'd look at an actual mesh system like orbi or the MK nighthawk.
Its designed for mesh for coordinating a satellite and a router.
Devices will roam more effectively versus using 2x R6700AX's.
And those mesh systems support wired backhaul.
With that feature, you could go with the cheaper dual band mesh systems since you're wiring it in.
pakhisana wrote:
I’d like to hardwire my TV and Xbox so I’m thinking just getting a router with 4 Ethernet ports in putting that router in AP mode to improve WiFi.
For things that don't move around, Powerline Ethernet can be a good option. It turns the mains circuit in to an Ethernet network.
Easier to set up and less likely to fall over than wifi. Can even be faster. It all depends on the quality of the mains circuit.
