How to check if my RAX10 router is transmitting in Wi-Fi 6 mode

[ramesh_iyer]

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.

Ramesh

[Kitsap · Accepted solution]

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@ramesh_iyer wrote:

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.

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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.

https://www.wiisfi.com/

[FURRYe38]

On the Routers web page under Basic Tab/Wireless settings you may see a check box for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz AX mode. 

Also can check the wifi status on the routers web page under Advanced tab in the wireless information boxes for each radio. 

[ramesh_iyer]

Well, my devices do connect over 5Ghz but they show "Wi-Fi 5" not "Wi-Fi 6" which is the issue.

[Kitsap]

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@ramesh_iyer wrote:

Well, my devices do connect over 5Ghz but they show "Wi-Fi 5" not "Wi-Fi 6" which is the issue.

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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.

[ramesh_iyer]

Yes, AX mode is enabled, and sso are OFDMA for both 2.4 & 5Ghz. Hence my query.

[FURRYe38]

Need to make sure that the device your connecting is actually supporting of AX mode. 

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@ramesh_iyer wrote:

Well, my devices do connect over 5Ghz but they show "Wi-Fi 5" not "Wi-Fi 6" which is the issue.

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[ramesh_iyer]

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.

[Kitsap · Accepted solution]

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@ramesh_iyer wrote:

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.

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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.

https://www.wiisfi.com/

[ramesh_iyer]

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.

[Kitsap]

You are welcome.  Glad you got it sorted.