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Netgear RAX20 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router w/ USB 3.0 Port (RAX20-100NAS) on sale for
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Features: - Recommended for a small to medium homes (up to 1,500 sq. ft. with 20 or more connected devices)
- Dual Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz 802.11 AX WiFi 6 router (up to 1.5x faster than 802.11ac WiFi 5)
- VPN Support
- Suitable for up to 4K UHD video streaming
- Four 1000 Mpbs Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
- 1x USB 3.0 Port
- Supports Fiber & home internet plans offering up to 1Gbps speed
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If only 160mhz channel width offered practical benefits on 5Ghz
Wifi 6 radios are generally faster in terms of processing speed (1.5Ghz vs 800mhz on Broadcom ARM A7), but these lower end 2x2 AX designs are equivalent to 2x2 AC1200 "spec" for AC clients in regards to performance at distance. Real world performance depends on amplifiers, amplification value, antenna height, tuning and specific clients used as not all perform identical. (IE: intel client vs broadcom and or qualcomm).
These entry 2x2 designs are great for AX clients, but end up in a weird bubble of performing worse than first gen AC 3x3 designs and higher end last gen 4x4 wave 2 radios with certain legacy hardware.
I don't want to steer people the wrong way as theres obvious benefits of running these cheaper AX routers with AX clients, but its not a 1 stop solution for overall improvement of wifi performance, especially since majority clients are indeed AC right now and that wont change until client pricing of AX hardware is cheap enough for IoT.
My recommendation.. Look for a deal on a 4x4 or newer 3x3 radio for consistency in upgrade paths, but thats at least double the price realistically speaking (on sale).
3x3 AX (new) will change this in around a year. Stuff like AX68U should be marked down as low as $100-120. This is at least an "upgrade" from legacy AC1750 spec.
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For someone who isn't network savvy, the current array of available devices are simple enough to setup whatever device you may choose. BUT to really optimize your setup for your environment with an increasing number of technologies on the market evolving with increasing rapidity... that feels like it is getting increasingly complex. I guess it's a good problem in the end.
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edit: mine is RAX35V2 with Broadcom triple core cpu. I'm not sure if it's the v2 too
Picking one up at local Walmart today!
For someone who isn't network savvy, the current array of available devices are simple enough to setup whatever device you may choose. BUT to really optimize your setup for your environment with an increasing number of technologies on the market evolving with increasing rapidity... that feels like it is getting increasingly complex. I guess it's a good problem in the end.
These entry 2x2 designs are great for AX clients, but end up in a weird bubble of performing worse than first gen AC 3x3 designs and higher end last gen 4x4 wave 2 radios with certain legacy hardware.
I don't want to steer people the wrong way as theres obvious benefits of running these cheaper AX routers with AX clients, but its not a 1 stop solution for overall improvement of wifi performance, especially since majority clients are indeed AC right now and that wont change until client pricing of AX hardware is cheap enough for IoT.
My recommendation.. Look for a deal on a 4x4 or newer 3x3 radio for consistency in upgrade paths, but thats at least double the price realistically speaking (on sale).
3x3 AX (new) will change this in around a year. Stuff like AX68U should be marked down as low as $100-120. This is at least an "upgrade" from legacy AC1750 spec.
Sadly the coupon now seems to be gone.
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If only 160mhz channel width offered practical benefits on 5Ghz
Wifi 6 radios are generally faster in terms of processing speed (1.5Ghz vs 800mhz on Broadcom ARM A7), but these lower end 2x2 AX designs are equivalent to 2x2 AC1200 "spec" for AC clients in regards to performance at distance. Real world performance depends on amplifiers, tuning and specific clients used. (Not all perform the same with "x" router)
These entry 2x2 designs are great for AX clients, but end up in a weird bubble of performing worse than first gen AC 3x3 designs and higher end last gen 4x4 wave 2 radios with certain legacy hardware.
I don't want to steer people the wrong was as theres obvious benefits of running these cheaper AX routers with AX clients, but its not a 1 stop solution for overall improvement of wifi performance, especially since majority clients are indeed AC right now and that wont change until client pricing of AX hardware is cheap enough for IoT.
My recommendation.. Look for a deal on a 4x4 or newer 3x3 radio for consistency in upgrade paths, but thats at least double the price realistically speaking (on sale).
3x3 AX (new) will change this in around a year. Stuff like AX68U should be marked down as low as $100-120. This is at least an "upgrade" from legacy AC1750 spec.
You'll benefit from the faster Radio processors in general.
If only 160mhz channel width offered practical benefits on 5Ghz
Wifi 6 radios are generally faster in terms of processing speed (1.5Ghz vs 800mhz on Broadcom ARM A7), but these lower end 2x2 AX designs are equivalent to 2x2 AC1200 "spec" for AC clients in regards to performance at distance. Real world performance depends on amplifiers, tuning and specific clients used as not all perform identical. (IE: intel client vs broadcom and or qualcomm).
These entry 2x2 designs are great for AX clients, but end up in a weird bubble of performing worse than first gen AC 3x3 designs and higher end last gen 4x4 wave 2 radios with certain legacy hardware.
I don't want to steer people the wrong way as theres obvious benefits of running these cheaper AX routers with AX clients, but its not a 1 stop solution for overall improvement of wifi performance, especially since majority clients are indeed AC right now and that wont change until client pricing of AX hardware is cheap enough for IoT.
My recommendation.. Look for a deal on a 4x4 or newer 3x3 radio for consistency in upgrade paths, but thats at least double the price realistically speaking (on sale).
3x3 AX (new) will change this in around a year. Stuff like AX68U should be marked down as low as $100-120. This is at least an "upgrade" from legacy AC1750 spec.
For example... the spectrum Wave 2 designs they offer are quite good hardware wise.. Just limited by locked admin panel and auto switching bands which can cause a ton of issues.
The older Sagecom AC1750 is processing limited. Very weak core feeding into first gen qualcomm radios.
Edit: If it's a small place, these entry AX routers are generally fine. They also pay for themselves in a year since you'll avoid the $5 a month rental charge (assuming router is around $60)
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For example... the spectrum Wave 2 designs they offer are quite good hardware wise.. Just limited by locked admin panel and auto switching bands which can cause a ton of issues.
The older Sagecom AC1750 is processing limited. Very weak core feeding into first gen qualcomm radios.
Edit: If it's a small place, these entry AX routers are generally fine. They also pay for themselves in a year since you'll avoid the $5 a month rental charge (assuming router is around $60)
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