Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
03-03-2021, 22:10
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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.
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03-03-2021, 22:54
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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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04-03-2021, 06:36
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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......
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04-03-2021, 11:17
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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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04-03-2021, 14:08
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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Originally Posted by downquark1
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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You thought wrong.
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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04-03-2021, 14:17
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
What are peoples views\experiences with TP Link routers?
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04-03-2021, 14:25
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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What are peoples views\experiences with TP Link routers?
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They work, many people use them.
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04-03-2021, 14:38
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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Originally Posted by alanbjames
What are peoples views\experiences with TP Link routers?
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Had one for years, no real issues.
Wireless drops out occasionally, sorted with a quick reboot.
Only 2.4 GHz so possibly just can't handle everything currently thrown at it 
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04-03-2021, 14:56
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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Originally Posted by pip08456
You thought wrong.
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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As with anything Wireless those speeds depend on the router
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets...de_80211ax.pdf
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04-03-2021, 15:01
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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Originally Posted by pip08456
You thought wrong.
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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OK that's strange. I'm not on wifi 6, but I have to keep a separate (2.4GHz b/g/n) radio for things as old as my ps3.
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04-03-2021, 18:13
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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Originally Posted by downquark1
OK that's strange. I'm not on wifi 6, but I have to keep a separate (2.4GHz b/g/n) radio for things as old as my ps3.
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The PS3 doesn't have 5GHz wifi, so you need the 2.4Ghz for it. Its 802.11g. 5GHz wasn't introduced until 802.11n.
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.
Last edited by Qtx; 04-03-2021 at 18:44.
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04-03-2021, 21:05
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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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04-03-2021, 23:15
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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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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It seems to be the same device as this version which is available for £50
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/smart...quad-core/buy/
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05-03-2021, 01:52
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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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10-03-2021, 14:03
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Re: Wifi 6 Backward Compatible or not?
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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