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forum threadVKD143 posted May 27, 2025 03:36 PM

ARRIS Surfboard Wi-Fi 6E Access Point | W6U $44.99

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May 27, 2025 07:39 PM
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chaz0789May 27, 2025 07:39 PM
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What's the difference between buying this and the thruster kit? Isn't the thruster kit a better value since you can enable SSID to broadcast like an access point?
May 27, 2025 11:11 PM
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rspiritMay 27, 2025 11:11 PM
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Quote from chaz0789 :
What's the difference between buying this and the thruster kit? Isn't the thruster kit a better value since you can enable SSID to broadcast like an access point?
Yup the thruster kit is straight up better. You get the AP and a satellite for cheaper. I think you might have considered this before because the thruster kit didn't have AP mode in the earlier versions of the firmware but now you can connect multiple 6e clients and/or bridge two networks.
Last edited by rspirit May 27, 2025 at 04:14 PM.
May 28, 2025 11:17 AM
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PoppinPenelliMay 28, 2025 11:17 AM
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Note it's meant to add wifi 6e to existing 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz wifi routers. If you use this as your primary wifi AP you can't connect older 2.4ghz devices(iot) or 5Ghz devices to this.
May 28, 2025 12:40 PM
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ShrewdSnow237May 28, 2025 12:40 PM
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Quote from rspirit :
Yup the thruster kit is straight up better. You get the AP and a satellite for cheaper. I think you might have considered this before because the thruster kit didn't have AP mode in the earlier versions of the firmware but now you can connect multiple 6e clients and/or bridge two networks.
I just got the Thruster from the woot deal and I think it is just a point to point connection between the two devices and not a general AP. I could be wrong, but at least for me, it basically acts as a single ethernet extension using a direct to node Wifi6e connection.
May 28, 2025 12:51 PM
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TealThread549May 28, 2025 12:51 PM
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In 4 1 thanks. It seems this connects to your router via LAN cable to add 6e to your network of 2.4 and 5ghz channels. 6e is super fast mostly in the same room. It weakens bad through many walls and distance so good only for specific needs. Most people benefit most from a high quality strong 5ghz router.
May 28, 2025 01:50 PM
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munkleMay 28, 2025 01:50 PM
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Quote from TealThread549 :
In 4 1 thanks. It seems this connects to your router via LAN cable to add 6e to your network of 2.4 and 5ghz channels. 6e is super fast mostly in the same room. It weakens bad through many walls and distance so good only for specific needs. Most people benefit most from a high quality strong 5ghz router.
You should cancel if you can and get the thruster kit. It's the same thing but cheaper and a satellite for devices that don't have Wi-Fi. I just got it and turned on the ssid to make it an access point like this is.
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May 28, 2025 02:05 PM
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munkleMay 28, 2025 02:05 PM
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May 28, 2025 02:05 PM
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TealThread549May 28, 2025 02:05 PM
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Quote from munkle :
You should cancel if you can and get the thruster kit. It's the same thing but cheaper and a satellite for devices that don't have Wi-Fi. I just got it and turned on the ssid to make it an access point like this is.
Thanks, when I looked up thruster kit I only came up with more expensive non Woot SD. Per your suggestion I looked harder and found SD. I did what you said. Absolutely makes sense.
May 28, 2025 05:35 PM
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rspiritMay 28, 2025 05:35 PM
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Quote from ShrewdSnow237 :
I just got the Thruster from the woot deal and I think it is just a point to point connection between the two devices and not a general AP. I could be wrong, but at least for me, it basically acts as a single ethernet extension using a direct to node Wifi6e connection.
Check out the wireless settings. There's a setting to enable the ssid for other 6e clients. I set mine up yesterday.
May 28, 2025 06:39 PM
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E_M__May 28, 2025 06:39 PM
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Quote from munkle :
You should cancel if you can and get the thruster kit. It's the same thing but cheaper and a satellite for devices that don't have Wi-Fi. I just got it and turned on the ssid to make it an access point like this is.
QQ for you - does the Thruster kit function as both the bridge and AP, or does switching it to AP completely disable the bridge function?
May 28, 2025 11:51 PM
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munkleMay 28, 2025 11:51 PM
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Quote from E_M__ :
QQ for you - does the Thruster kit function as both the bridge and AP, or does switching it to AP completely disable the bridge function?
The bridge is just an AP and a client with an Ethernet port attached. I'm using it as a bridge and AP right now and no issues.
May 29, 2025 12:13 PM
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ShrewdSnow237May 29, 2025 12:13 PM
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Quote from rspirit :
Check out the wireless settings. There's a setting to enable the ssid for other 6e clients. I set mine up yesterday.
There are no settings like that - using the Arris app, which is completely broken, there are no settings that can be changned. It links to a web gui, but there is no way to login. Unless you have some more information, I see no way to make this a wireless AP, rather than what it is, a single ethernet extension via wireless main/node hardware
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May 29, 2025 02:30 PM
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rspiritMay 29, 2025 02:30 PM
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Don't use the app. Plug your computer into the satellite. Follow the instructions on the card that came with the thruster and go to https://w6b.local From there you can login and see all the settings.
May 29, 2025 02:38 PM
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rspiritMay 29, 2025 02:38 PM
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May 29, 2025 02:48 PM
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rspiritMay 29, 2025 02:48 PM
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Quote from ShrewdSnow237 :
There are no settings like that - using the Arris app, which is completely broken, there are no settings that can be changned. It links to a web gui, but there is no way to login. Unless you have some more information, I see no way to make this a wireless AP, rather than what it is, a single ethernet extension via wireless main/node hardware
Weird, I can't reply to you in the SD app.

Don't use the Arris app. Plug your computer into the satellite. Follow the instructions on the card that came with the thruster and go to https://w6b.local From there you can login and see all the settings.

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