Costco has a custom model (RAXE450 vs the more common RAXE500) of Wifi 6E router (Seems the main difference is a slight difference in top bandwidth, but probably worth the $449.99 vs $599.99
There is also another option on costco right now - the Linksys Hydra Pro 6E Tri-band Mesh WiFi AXE6600 Router for $389.99! (Normally $499.99) https://www.costco.com/linksys-hy...72261.html
Is there QoS on it? I have 3 room mates and we need the qos to help prevent people from spiking eachother
My current router handles it fine. But would make sure next one has it too
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I'm indecisive, I read the netgear > Linksys. So going to try the netgear first and if don't like it try the Linksys so ordered both of them. Trying to future proof
If Netgear hasn't improved their firmware dramatically since the AC days, I wouldn't go near one. Especially for $450.
I have a Linksys WRT3200ACM, and its been great for 5 years! never a hiccup. However, I have 3 room mates and we have like 30-50 devices, and sometimes its kicking people off to make room for others.
Its been great, and I only have 200mbps, so I am partially leaning towards the Linksys, because its been so great.
Except that you can buy an AX210 for like $20-25 and have a WiFi 6E compatible device. Not sure why the entire thread is acting as though this is some impossible feat. The iPhone 12S/13 is also going to have 6E, so yeah.
Also, don't forget that you won't have an issue with WiFi pollution due to being the only person on 6Ghz.
Depends on where you use the router...
I can barely see any 5Ghz network around me living in suburb environment, not to mention the connection from router to client on 5Ghz degrades quickly in short distance or behind a couple walls, and you have to invest on a mesh. 6Ghz will be worse, guaranteed.
I bought ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh 2 pack and it costs the same as this Nighthawk to cover 3 levels, 4000 sqft home.
I can barely see any 5Ghz network around me living in suburb environment, not to mention the connection from router to client on 5Ghz degrades quickly in short distance or behind a couple walls, and you have to invest on a mesh. 6Ghz will be worse, guaranteed.
I bought ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh 2 pack and it costs the same as this Nighthawk to cover 3 levels, 4000 sqft home.
between the hydra and netgear mentioned in this which do you think is far superior? I have a ps4/ps5, and like 30 multiple devices, just need a good router to support them all.
Just about every Wifi 6 router deals in the past years has bunch of "wait for 6E!!!" folks. Well, it's out now and super expensive and very niche. Are they gonna "wait for 7" now?
Yup, exactly. Been telling people this for a very long time. Even if WiFi 6E becomes available, it'll be expensive for awhile.
So is this a slickdeal the raxe450? Or is this going to always be this price? Mine says shipped so if this isn't really a good deal I will return but I need a new router and if this is a bad ass router I will keep it.
Is there any qos settings on it? Or is there automatic stabilization built in? I don't want to lag while gaming on ps4/5
These costco models are the same as the retail models but have disabled QAM settings that don't make much real world differences. The likelihood is that both types of routers have the same issues regardless of exclusivity. Updates should be on the same schedule.
Like I mentioned above, 6E is valid for wireless backhaul, but will be super niche on client end, even a year or two down the line.
Devices will stick to the 80mhz 5ghz formula for mainstream compatibility unless they can sell them super cheap, which is unlikely seeing initial pricing.
returning the raxe450 from Costco, and mr9600 I bought from Sams club, the linksys mr7500 posted on this deal, is flying for me. very happy with the improvement over my previous generation linksys router.
Except that you can buy an AX210 for like $20-25 and have a WiFi 6E compatible device. Not sure why the entire thread is acting as though this is some impossible feat. The iPhone 12S/13 is also going to have 6E, so yeah.
Also, don't forget that you won't have an issue with WiFi pollution due to being the only person on 6Ghz.
Exactly. I'm typing this from a Galaxy S21 Ultra which has 6E. This whole board is being very weird about 6E for some reason.
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My current router handles it fine. But would make sure next one has it too
I'm indecisive, I read the netgear > Linksys. So going to try the netgear first and if don't like it try the Linksys so ordered both of them. Trying to future proof
2x2 2.5ghz
2x2 5gz
4x4 6hz
On netgear it's
4x4 for 2.5gz
4x4 for 5ghz
4x4 for 6ghz
Does that mean it stomps all over Linksys? For 70 dollar difference.
Its been great, and I only have 200mbps, so I am partially leaning towards the Linksys, because its been so great.
Do you think the linksys hydra here- is going to be a substantial improvement, and be future proof another 5-10 years?
https://www.costco.com/linksys-hy...72261.html
Also, don't forget that you won't have an issue with WiFi pollution due to being the only person on 6Ghz.
Depends on where you use the router...
I can barely see any 5Ghz network around me living in suburb environment, not to mention the connection from router to client on 5Ghz degrades quickly in short distance or behind a couple walls, and you have to invest on a mesh. 6Ghz will be worse, guaranteed.
I bought ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh 2 pack and it costs the same as this Nighthawk to cover 3 levels, 4000 sqft home.
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I can barely see any 5Ghz network around me living in suburb environment, not to mention the connection from router to client on 5Ghz degrades quickly in short distance or behind a couple walls, and you have to invest on a mesh. 6Ghz will be worse, guaranteed.
I bought ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) mesh 2 pack and it costs the same as this Nighthawk to cover 3 levels, 4000 sqft home.
2x2 2.5ghz
2x2 5gz
4x4 6hz
On netgear it's
4x4 for 2.5gz
4x4 for 5ghz
4x4 for 6ghz
Does that mean it stomps all over Linksys? For 70 dollar difference.
The NETGEAR is more enthusiast grade. Competes with the ASUS GT-AXE11000
But my wrt3200acm to the raxe450 is whole other thing.
Thanks
Is there any qos settings on it? Or is there automatic stabilization built in? I don't want to lag while gaming on ps4/5
Like I mentioned above, 6E is valid for wireless backhaul, but will be super niche on client end, even a year or two down the line.
Devices will stick to the 80mhz 5ghz formula for mainstream compatibility unless they can sell them super cheap, which is unlikely seeing initial pricing.
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Also, don't forget that you won't have an issue with WiFi pollution due to being the only person on 6Ghz.
Exactly. I'm typing this from a Galaxy S21 Ultra which has 6E. This whole board is being very weird about 6E for some reason.