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Amazon.com: NETGEAR 4-Stream AX1800 WiFi 6 Router (RAX20-100NAS): Computers & Accessories
66.21- $10 clipped coupon
Reposted because the deal is reactivated
Dual Band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz 802.11 AX WiFi 6 router (up to 1.5x faster than 802.11ac WiFi 5)
Four 1000 Mpbs Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports
1x USB 3.0 Port
Supports Fiber & home internet plans offering up to 1Gbps speed
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z5JW...MS5W19TT4K
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Between the modem and the router, the ethernet protocol will dictate the speed, it will depend on the best speed both the modem and router can handle and successfully negotiate when you first plug in the cable.
between the router and your wifi device, the wifi connection is what dictates the speed, again both items need to have the latest technology, in this case wifi 6, to take advantage of it successfully, otherwise they negotiate the best alternative that they both support.
When you're trying to use your connection to get to the internet, let's say to download a big file, you will need all pieces to work properly and at their best speeds, if any segment from the ones described above is weak, it will be the limiting factor of how fast you can download that file.
For example, if you only subscribe/pay for a 200 mbps connection with your ISP, having a modem that can handle 5gbps or a wifi 6 router that can hand 1200mbps is not going to help you much, your speed to download that file will always be limited to 200 mbps.
There are many other scenarios where you could still use wifi 6 in-house even if your ISP connection is slow. I still think this gizmo @ $50 is a good deal, and might get it myself.
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Not sure I will buy TP-link versus another brand, but am expecting 6e routers rollout to be relatively soon.
Affordable and by September I doubt we will see anything under $300 anytime in the next year!
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I upgraded from a TM-AC1900 (RT-AC68U). Still a great router but I bought it in 2016. It is by far the best router I have ever owned, especially for its bang for the buck.
This Netgear one is slightly better, but I did so because I have 4 devices that support AX. I have reached 700mbps+ on my phone running AX, which is absolutely amazing considering the router is only a 2x2. Never reached that on my old router. Range is about the same though. My TM-AC1900 was unable to keep up with my fiber connection, maxing out at 450-500.
Also has beamforming and MU-MIMO if thats your thing.
This router would be good if you have a 1gbps fiber connection and an AX device. If not, then your current AC device is fine still.
FYI, Intel AX200 cards are getting much cheaper
Rebuy, when you receive the new one return it using your old order? It's stupid they end up losing money in the end with paying shipping 2-ways but it's their own stupid policy.
I upgraded from a TM-AC1900 (RT-AC68U). Still a great router but I bought it in 2016. It is by far the best router I have ever owned, especially for its bang for the buck.
This Netgear one is slightly better, but I did so because I have 4 devices that support AX. I have reached 700mbps+ on my phone running AX, which is absolutely amazing considering the router is only a 2x2. Never reached that on my old router. Range is about the same though. My TM-AC1900 was unable to keep up with my fiber connection, maxing out at 450-500.
Also has beamforming and MU-MIMO if thats your thing.
This router would be good if you have a 1gbps fiber connection and an AX device. If not, then your current AC device is fine still.
FYI, Intel AX200 cards are getting much cheaper
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I told the csr that I'd do that & how short-sighted it was for Amazon to not just give me the $10 to avoid that hassle & expense but he/she said they couldn't change the price adjustment policy. Ridiculous, imo.
i.e. Macbook Pro has a 3x3 ac antenna
i.e. Macbook Pro has a 3x3 ac antenna
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