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RMKat908
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Dec 06, 2019

extender vs router as access point

I own a Nighthawk X6SAC3000 extender and Nighthawk AC1900 router. Which would be a better access point hard wired to my Spectrum Motorola router?

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    If you setup the x6s in AP mode, it'll act as a tri-band access point versus the AC1900 is going to be a dual band. 

    Gives you an extra 5ghz channel to spread devices out on.