R7960P vs. RS280S range

Question

I am looking to update my old router - R7960P in hopes of finally resolving the DNS problem introduced by the last security update (DNS time outs that were only fixable by setting DNS per each device).

I am lookin at the RS280S (which looks pretty much idential to the RS300 - they even have a shared manual).

My question concerns area coverage. My R7960P covered my whole house pretty well without any need for extenders. I don't see a coverage range listed for it while the RS280S lists 2500sqft. I dont have any 7 devices all should be 5 or 6.

1. Any one know what the range was supposed to be on the R7960P?

2. Anyone have this router (R7960P or R8000) and upgrade to a RS280S or a RS300? If so, how did you find the range and speed on the 5ghz band, and how was the range on the 6ghz band?

Thanks.

FURRYe38 · Answer

I think the R7960 was around 3000Sq Ft. I need a extender in my 5000 sq ft home when I ran mine.&nbsp;
If you run into DNS issues, enabling IPv6 with Auto settings&nbsp;on the router reported to solve that problem.&nbsp;
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I find with my RS router in my 5000sq ft home needs a extender so I got a EAX80 to help out. Range is ok. Building materials effect wifi coverage. Nature of the beast.&nbsp;

CKopp · Answer

Thanks, my place is 2700 SQft, so I will give the RS280s a try. Do you think I could&nbsp; use the R7960P as an extender?&nbsp; As documented in my threads from a couple years ago, the enabling IPV6 solution did not work for me. Although it resolved the DNS issue, it caused the Router to crash every 48 hours or so.&nbsp; That was way worse than the hassle to set DNS on individual devices.

CKopp · Answer

I found an old stat sheet for the R7960P.&nbsp; It was rated at 3500 SQFT.&nbsp;☹️

FURRYe38 · Answer

Could use the R series router in AP mode.

CKopp · Answer

If I use the R7960 in AP mode, then I am thinking I will only need Netgear Armor on the new router. Correct?

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R7960P vs. RS280S range

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