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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 30, 2017
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X6S Extender – Question on the "Dedicated 1.7 gbps WiFi Link" and also AP mode?

I really like the FastLane3 concept - it looks like a great way to extend WiFi coverage.

 

I do have two questions...

 

1. Clarification on the dedicated WiFi link.

I see this on the launch page:

Nighthawk X6S is the most advanced Tri-band WiFi extender that includes a Dedicated 1.7Gbps WiFi Link for extending internet speeds to your devices.

 

I am guessing that this means that the Band 3 radio is dedicated in the extender.  But I think that means that the band itself would only be dedicated if the user also dedicates it in the main router (for instance by giving it a SSID that the wifi clients don't use).  Is that the case?

 

2. Can I use the Band 3 radio for client connections when the X6S is in AP mode?  Or can it only used for backhaul?

 

 

 

 

 

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  • arunkmony's avatar
    arunkmony
    Aug 30, 2017

    Hi StephenB,

    Thanks for your question. FastLane3 is very beneficial in today's scenarios with multiple clients. Regarding your clarifications:

    1. Yes, the band is dedicated from extender to the router. The router may or may not dedicate its 5g band to the extender. 

    2. In AP mode, all three bands are available for clients to connect. It is a tri-band access point.

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  • arunkmony's avatar
    arunkmony
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Aug 30, 2017

    Hi StephenB,

    Thanks for your question. FastLane3 is very beneficial in today's scenarios with multiple clients. Regarding your clarifications:

    1. Yes, the band is dedicated from extender to the router. The router may or may not dedicate its 5g band to the extender. 

    2. In AP mode, all three bands are available for clients to connect. It is a tri-band access point.