![]() ![]() Best Wi-Fi routers: Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5.Wi-Fi routers explained: How to pick that perfect one.Best mesh Wi-Fi systems: Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5.How to best use multiple Wi-Fi broadcasters: Wi-Fi mesh systems explained | Tips on getting extenders | Access point buying guide.Wi-Fi hardware: Dual-band vs Tri-band vs Quad-band | Airtime fairness and IoT devices | Common home Wi-Fi settings.Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E | 5.9GHz Wi-Fi 6 (a.k.a UNII-4) | Wi-Fi 6 | What is Wi-Fi? | Wi-Fi antennas (dBi) | W-Fi broadcasting/signal power (dBm).Replacement: The right time to get a new Wi-Fi router.Everything you need to know: The basics (modems, routers, switches, etc.) | Router setup and maintenance | Tips on running network cables | Wi-Fi troubleshooting | Wi-Fi/Internet speed testing | Multi-Gig explained | Dual-WAN vs Link Aggregation | Your router and online privacy risks.On home networking, Wi-Fi, and the Internet The short answer: the cutting edge is narrow, and you won’t last long counting on it. And this post is the long and complete answer you’ll find. So the real question is when it makes sense to make an upgrade or replacement beyond the desire to stay on the cutting edge. While we talk about routers, the idea applies to other Wi-Fi broadcasters, including access points or extenders. ![]() And generally, you shouldn’t replace a router just because of the Wi-Fi standard they support - no standard is obsolete if you can still use it. And Wi-Fi 7 is two generations after Wi-Fi 5 - two and a half if you include Wi-Fi 6E.īut just because there’s a new standard on the horizon doesn’t mean older Wi-Fi devices are automatically obsolete.įor one, getting a new router never means existing clients also magically get updated - many are still on Wi-Fi 5 (or even older). In a couple of months, you’ll find reviews of the first Wi-Fi 7 routers, like the Netgear RS700 or Asus BE98U, possibly on this website. Specifically, folks have been wondering if their Wi-Fi 5 router - such as the Asus RT-AC86U, Netgear XR500, or others - is “dated” or “no longer relevant” and if a replacement is a must.Īnd that’s understandable. Daily, I receive questions about Wi-Fi router replacement - whether it’s time to replace a particular router.
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