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802.11ac is a Wi-Fi protocol. It's the latest, widely deployed Wi-Fi protocol (*). Previous Wi-Fi protocols are 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b, to name a few. Occasionally, you may see people refer to them as AC, N, G, and B; or 802.11 b/g/n/ac. For example, "I have an AC device."
Most modern devices support either 802.11n or 802.11ac. 802.11ac is much faster than 802.11n. As I mentioned earlier, you will need an 802.11ac-capable router and devices to run at 250 Mbps over Wi-Fi. If you provide the model numbers of your devices, I can tell you if they are AC devices and what their maximum speed is. For smartphones and Apple Macs, it's sufficient to provide the model. For PCs, it will be necessary to provide the model of the Wi-Fi network adapter. You can Google them yourself.
(*) 802.11ad just came out, but it is not widely deployed.
Ok thank you. I just wanted to make sure it could handle the increased spread as Ian going to a 250 speed package with Comcast. Will that speed be ok For the router?
I believe all of the Netgear's N750 routers have Gigabit Ethernet. Wired devices should be able to leverage the full 250 Mbps available from your Internet connection. It's unlikely that you will see the full 250 Mbps over Wi-Fi. An 802.11ac router and 802.11ac devices are usually needed.
I do have a n750 now. I am increasing to a Comcast business 250 speed. I am buying a new modem arris sb6183 which Comcast recommend can handle the 250 speed. I want to make sure my router does not drag my speed. I want to achieve maximum speed. I am not sure what 802.11ac so I'm not sure what devices would qualify
802.11ac is a Wi-Fi protocol. It's the latest, widely deployed Wi-Fi protocol (*). Previous Wi-Fi protocols are 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b, to name a few. Occasionally, you may see people refer to them as AC, N, G, and B; or 802.11 b/g/n/ac. For example, "I have an AC device."
Most modern devices support either 802.11n or 802.11ac. 802.11ac is much faster than 802.11n. As I mentioned earlier, you will need an 802.11ac-capable router and devices to run at 250 Mbps over Wi-Fi. If you provide the model numbers of your devices, I can tell you if they are AC devices and what their maximum speed is. For smartphones and Apple Macs, it's sufficient to provide the model. For PCs, it will be necessary to provide the model of the Wi-Fi network adapter. You can Google them yourself.
(*) 802.11ad just came out, but it is not widely deployed.
