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Re: Orbi and Wifi 6
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I consider purchasing a Lenovo Yoqa C940 15" .in the specs it says 'Wifi 6 modem required' .
Will this work with a Orbi RBR 50 ?
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The tech specs for this Lenovo say that the connectivity is
- 802.11AX (2 x 2) WiFi 6
- Bluetooth® 5.0
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/yoga/c-series/yoga-c940-15
Both of these standards are "backward compatible" with previous WiFi and Bluetooth standards. What that means is it will connect to "everything". If you happen upon a WiFi 6 access point, the Lenovo will "talk WiFi 6" to it. Likewise, if you happen to purchase a device that has Bluetooth 5, it will work at (however Bluetooth 5 is "better" than Bluetooth 4.1).
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Re: Orbi and Wifi 6
Simple answer is NO.
Orbi is a WIFI 5 product. Although your new WIFI 6 device will work with WIFI 5 and older technology (AKA; Orbi). Orbi will not give you the new WIFI 6 features advertised.
WIFI 6 is still very early and has not penetrated the market. Perhaps in 12 months you will see more WIFI 6. But as of now, your WIFI 6 device is practically useless.
I am sure you can find a WIFI router from Netgear or ASUS or elsewhere that will give you WIFI 6 technology. It will be expensive and your device will be the only thing that can use it for the nearby future.
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Re: Orbi and Wifi 6
Thanks for your reply. I don't intend to setup a WIFI 6 network at my office. I was merely confused that Lenovo mentioned that WIFI 6 is required for their C940 Notebook.
All I needed to know is whether a wifi 6 notebook will work on a WIFI 5 network.
It seems the answer is Yes, so I can purchase that notebook
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The tech specs for this Lenovo say that the connectivity is
- 802.11AX (2 x 2) WiFi 6
- Bluetooth® 5.0
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/yoga/c-series/yoga-c940-15
Both of these standards are "backward compatible" with previous WiFi and Bluetooth standards. What that means is it will connect to "everything". If you happen upon a WiFi 6 access point, the Lenovo will "talk WiFi 6" to it. Likewise, if you happen to purchase a device that has Bluetooth 5, it will work at (however Bluetooth 5 is "better" than Bluetooth 4.1).
Looks cool.
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