Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
Is wifi6 Backward Compatible with older devices?
The reason i ask, a friend is thinking of getting a new router as his is no longer supported the manufacturer and hes chosen this.... https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-...nw-11r-as.html The reason hes gone with wifi 6 is for future proofing. |
Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
If you scroll down the page you linked to the specification section there's a whole plethora of supported network standards to choose from.
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Dont ya hate it when they do that???
Its like they are trying to force people to "new" everything.... (Nothing older will work) Pathetic...... |
Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
It should be backwards compatible with (5GHz a/n/ac)
I don't think it is exactly compatible with (2.4GHz b/g/n) but usually the router lets you set up an old style network next to the modern one. |
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Data Rates - 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps 802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps 802.11n : up to 300 Mbps 802.11n (1024 QAM) : up to 500 Mbps 802.11ac (1024 QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps 802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps 802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps |
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What are peoples views\experiences with TP Link routers?
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Wireless drops out occasionally, sorted with a quick reboot. Only 2.4 GHz so possibly just can't handle everything currently thrown at it :D |
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https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets...de_80211ax.pdf |
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Wifi 6 is 802.11ax. Most 802.11 routers should be backwards compatible but there are a few niggly issues. Some 2.4Ghz devices have problems connecting when you only have one wifi name for both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz, so creating 2 wifi networks, one for each can help. Also the mode a router runs can cause problems for specific devices but generally new routers are backwards compatible and revert down to the spec of whatever is connected to them. So Wifi 6 devices will benefit from the way it handles many wifi connections while the older devices wont directly, but could indirectly if the wifi 6 device is using a different band. I paid £65 for a global version of Xiaomi Mi AIoT AX3600 wifi 6 router which should be turning up any day. Looking forward to testing that out and more progress on the WRT front. |
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If you want a cheap and cheerful WiFi 6 router then the Honor 3 might be one to consider - a friend has one and loves it. Just noticed it's on offer at £29.99 but unsurprisingly out of stock!
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https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/smart...quad-core/buy/ |
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He doesnt want something cheap and cheerful. He wants something that wiill work and is fast and reliable yet wont break the bank.
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Also worth remembering there's only a limited amount of devices that support connecting at WiFi 6 at the moment
A wifi 5 standard router should suffice most individuals, unless you're looking to future proof |
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