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Model: Linksys Multi-gig Micro Mesh WiFi 6 System | Connect 100+ Devices | Up to 5,000 Sq Ft | Speeds of up to 3.0 Gbps | 3Pk | No App Required | 2024 Release
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To save some time on the research, this is an AX3000 Wi-Fi mesh router (up to 600Mbps on the 2.4Ghz side and upward of 2400Mbps on the 5Ghz side) with 4 1-Gigabit LAN ports and 1 2.5-Gigabit WAN port, plus 2 access points. These APs only offer wireless connectivity (i.e., not wired), so if you put them in a place where wireless signal is already poor, expect poor performance.
With Wi-Fi 7 being the new thing, Wi-Fi 6 products have been dropping in price. One thing many don't realize is that existing devices connecting to your wireless network likely won't benefit from Wi-Fi 7 speeds, so save your money as few will gain anything by going to 7 in the immediate. I don't believe any of the streaming devices (built-in to TVs, Roku, Chromecast, Firestick, etc.) are currently capable. They are certainly compatible and will work, but they don't gain any benefits.
Last edited by _Lurker_ October 16, 2024 at 08:18 AM.
To save some time on the research, this is an AX3000 Wi-Fi mesh router (up to 600Mbps on the 2.4Ghz side and upward of 2400Mbps on the 5Ghz side) with 4 1-Gigabit LAN ports and 1 2.5-Gigabit WAN port, plus 2 access points. These APs only offer wireless connectivity (i.e., not wired), so if you put them in a place where wireless signal is already poor, expect poor performance.With Wi-Fi 7 being the new thing, Wi-Fi 6 products have been dropping in price. One thing many don't realize is that existing devices connecting to your wireless network likely won't benefit from Wi-Fi 7 speeds, so save your money as few will gain anything by going to 7 in the immediate. I don't believe any of the streaming devices (built-in to TVs, Roku, Chromecast, Firestick, etc.) are currently capable. They are certainly compatible and will work, but they don't gain any benefits.
I think you are correct on all of your points. My one big wish is that more of this wifi6 generation of devices is that they had 2.5g on the "lan" side in addition to the "wan" side but I also realize my network being set up for 2.5g internally is the exception not the rule.
That is simply a repeater/extender (like the APs included in the above kit) and you'd need a matching or faster router to benefit from the faster wireless speeds on your LAN. While the kit above is designed to work together, the only benefit this device has compared to the APs above is that it allows for a wired connection into your network that will share the single gigabit connection back to your router (assuming you connect it to a gigabit LAN port and your cabling is sufficiently rated).
That is simply a repeater/extender (like the APs included in the above kit) and you'd need a matching or faster router to benefit from the faster wireless speeds on your LAN. While the kit above is designed to work together, the only benefit this device has compared to the APs above is that it allows for a wired connection into your network that will share the single gigabit connection back to your router (assuming you connect it to a gigabit LAN port and your cabling is sufficiently rated).
I think you are correct on all of your points. My one big wish is that more of this wifi6 generation of devices is that they had 2.5g on the "lan" side in addition to the "wan" side but I also realize my network being set up for 2.5g internally is the exception not the rule.
The US isn't averaging a gig for broadband connections, so it doesn't make sense to mass manufacture devices capable of more than that as the components required would cost a little more to acquire, incorporate, market, package, etc. Just like broadband speeds, port speeds will go up on devices as need and adoption increase. 2.5g is fine for LANs if you have multiple devices operating at high speed simultaneously and for those few who have access to and the need for broadband above a gig. I have FIOS multi-gig in my area, which is a very recent offering, but gig is fine for me.
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With Wi-Fi 7 being the new thing, Wi-Fi 6 products have been dropping in price. One thing many don't realize is that existing devices connecting to your wireless network likely won't benefit from Wi-Fi 7 speeds, so save your money as few will gain anything by going to 7 in the immediate. I don't believe any of the streaming devices (built-in to TVs, Roku, Chromecast, Firestick, etc.) are currently capable. They are certainly compatible and will work, but they don't gain any benefits.
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