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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

aeperkins63
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Number 6 by my wifi signal

There's a number 6 right by my wifi signal and am wondering what it means. Contacted Samsung, they didn't have a clue so I'm asking netgear since it might mean wifi 6 is what I'm receiving on ny smartphone, tablets, etc?
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aeperkins63
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Here's a pic of what I'm talking about. Can someone help me.
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FURRYe38
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

There a screen capture this item that you can post here? 

 

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aeperkins63
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Even better pic of number by my wifi signal strength.
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FURRYe38
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Does the number change any if you walk away from the host wifi router? 

Something the phone mfr should know. UI Indications seen on mobile devices come from the phone mfr.

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aeperkins63
Guide

Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

So, the 6 next to my router signal strength means what???

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aeperkins63
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Yes. Of course a stores wifi, mostly free, has no numbers at all with their wifi signal. Only at home am I getting the num 6 next to signal strength. Has to be the wifi 6 coming from the router itself I guess??
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FURRYe38
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Maybe there is some signal quality that maybe seen with the phone and your router vs a different router that doesn't have any additional information for the phone to use. Also if your on a guest network wifi, this may not be available either. Something the phone mfr should know of as they design the UI for the phone and the components of it. They tell the phone what to display and in case of extra features maybe available on some wifi signals, can display this number. 

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aeperkins63
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They acted like they had no clue. Maybe I was talking to the wrong person. So I should try the manufacturer again or find some techno wizard to confer with?
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FURRYe38
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Ya most 1st level tech support may not be very knowledgable. Ya see if you can find more experienced tech support or find there tech support forum and post this there. Might find other users with this device seeing same thing.

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aeperkins63
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Thank you sir, a pleasure and a learning experience non the less. Stay safe, you and family!
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FURRYe38
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Good Luck and enjoy. 👍

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Kitsap
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Have you considered it stands for a Wi-Fi 6 connection?

 

Does the Wi-Fi source you are connected to support Wi-Fi 6?

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aeperkins63
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Yes, this Is what I own.

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aeperkins63
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Incase other didn't go through! That's the unit I own and use right now.

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Kitsap
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal

Attached is what it looks like on a S10e Samsung phone connected to an Xfinity XB8 gateway.

 

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plemans
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Re: Number 6 by my wifi signal


@aeperkins63 wrote:

So, the 6 next to my router signal strength means what???


So there's wifi 6 and wifi 6e. 

The wifi 6 is 2.4ghz and 5ghz. 

wifi 6e is 2.4ghz, 5ghz, and 6ghz. 

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