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How to check if my RAX10 router is transmitting in Wi-Fi 6 mode
I had bought the RAX10 Wi-Fi 6 router 2 years ago. But back then I didn't have any device which is Wi-Fi 6 capable. Few months ago I got a new smartphone which is Wi-Fi 6 capable. Yet, I notice that when I connect the phone with my RAX10 it shows "Wi-Fi 5" on my phone not "Wi-Fi 6". So, how do I check in my router's settings if it is transmitting in Wi-Fi 6 mode ? I have checked the settings as per the User Manual and it all seems fine.
Any clarification or guidance on this would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Both my smartphones - Motorola G54 and Samsung A34 are 5G capable and as per manufacturer info are also Wi-Fi 6 capable. Neither of them connect to my Netgear RAX10 over Wi-Fi 6, as mentioned earlier.
You are confused by the terminology. In the world of cell phone connections, 5G refers to 5th Generation connections to cell towers.
I looked up the specifications for both of your cell phones. Neither is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi 6. Attached is a two page PDF file with links to the specification pages and screen snips of the Wi-Fi connection capability. One page for each phone model.
For reference, here is a link to a good document regarding Wi-Fi understanding.
Well, my devices do connect over 5Ghz but they show "Wi-Fi 5" not "Wi-Fi 6" which is the issue.
Both Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 transmit over the 5 GHz frequency band. Your router may not have the Wi-Fi 6 transmission enabled. Look where @FURRYe38 said to look to see if Wi-Fi 6 is enabled.
Re: How to check if my RAX10 router is transmitting in Wi-Fi 6 mode
Both my smartphones - Motorola G54 and Samsung A34 are 5G capable and as per manufacturer info are also Wi-Fi 6 capable. Neither of them connect to my Netgear RAX10 over Wi-Fi 6, as mentioned earlier.
Both my smartphones - Motorola G54 and Samsung A34 are 5G capable and as per manufacturer info are also Wi-Fi 6 capable. Neither of them connect to my Netgear RAX10 over Wi-Fi 6, as mentioned earlier.
You are confused by the terminology. In the world of cell phone connections, 5G refers to 5th Generation connections to cell towers.
I looked up the specifications for both of your cell phones. Neither is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi 6. Attached is a two page PDF file with links to the specification pages and screen snips of the Wi-Fi connection capability. One page for each phone model.
For reference, here is a link to a good document regarding Wi-Fi understanding.
Re: How to check if my RAX10 router is transmitting in Wi-Fi 6 mode
Thanks mate for your efforts and clarification with PDF (though I prefer referring to the manufacturer's product page on their website, and not GSMArena which sometimes gets tech specs wrong). But yes, both both phones do seem to have only Wi-Fi 5 capability as per your PDF as well as on brand sites. I wrongly mistook Wi-Fi 6 to be 802.11ac but it's ax.
BTW, I mentioned 5G as most mid-range 5G phones seem to have Wi-Fi 6 now a days. Anyways, it's clear now. Thanks again.
