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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
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R7960P vs. RS280S range
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.
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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
I think the R7960 was around 3000Sq Ft. I need a extender in my 5000 sq ft home when I ran mine.
If you run into DNS issues, enabling IPv6 with Auto settings on the router reported to solve that problem.
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.
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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
Thanks, my place is 2700 SQft, so I will give the RS280s a try. Do you think I could use the R7960P as an extender? 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. That was way worse than the hassle to set DNS on individual devices.
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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
I found an old stat sheet for the R7960P. It was rated at 3500 SQFT. ☹️
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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
Could use the R series router in AP mode.
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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
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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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
IF you want to use Armor. Up to you. The RS will come with a free trial of Armor.
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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
My question really concerns thew implentation of Armor. To clarify, my assumption is that if I want to use it I only need it on the actual router, not on the Router and the AP.
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Re: R7960P vs. RS280S range
Correct. AP mode, most features are disabled so would be of no use in that mode.
https://kb.netgear.com/26765/Disabled-Features-on-the-Router-when-set-to-AP-Mode
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