NETGEAR Nighthawk RAX50 - 229.99

fudge_u wrote: ↑ tbh, it's not really a high end router. It's more like a low to mid-range router.

elgros4 wrote: ↑ what device do you have that need more than 6 Stream, or even 4 ?

What features is missing ?

fudge_u wrote: ↑ It's not a tri-band router, it's not even Netgear's highest model of router, and there a few variants of the RAX50 router that have different chipsets. It's an average consumer grade router. It'll be fine for the average person/household that wants to set it up and forget it, but I doubt this is a model power users would purchase.

The software and build quality don't scream high end router either.

Rudy wrote: ↑ https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/ne ... s/14547438

'high' end

Not that I would recommend it

elgros4 wrote: ↑ if you can please answers the question I ask:

What device need more than 6 streams ?
It depends on your use case and how many people/devices are connecting to the router at once.

What feature is missing ?
Based on Youtube reviews, the software is pretty basic and you need the mobile app to set it up properly. It seems like web browser access using a computer could be very limited. Reporting and analytics are very basic and based on one Youtube review, you might need to pay for a subscription to access the enhanced security features.

Thanks.

PS: Tribands are not that needed with WIFI6E evolution.
This isn't a WiFi 6E router though. WiFi 6E routers are still relatively new in the market.

fudge_u wrote: ↑ Why wouldn't you just get this "high end" router for $180?
https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Archer-AX ... 08TH4D3QV/

BTW, your definition of "high end" is flawed. That's like saying my car has four wheels, a V6 engine, and AWD, so that automatically makes it's a high end vehicle. You're not considering the brand, the software, capabilities, the build quality, warranty support, etc. Specs alone don't make a device "high end".

I consider the router I use a prosumer router (mid-range to maybe high-end?). Tracks a lot of different things and shows detailed information so I can see what my internet usage is like by device. I can also do devices based configuration, setup VLANs, etc. I also don't need to pay extra for advanced features.

This is just the overview of the dashboard. If I drill down further, things get more granular.

elgros4 wrote: ↑ I had good experience with TP-link, but many users don't link the firmware lenght coverage from TP-link. Ubiqiti is great that for sure, that's most WISP use it.


But I don't think you understand how streams works (Spatial Multiplexing). In order to acheive the top speed, you client need to have 6 antennas too.

fudge_u wrote: ↑ The more streams a router has the more data a device can send and receive. I'm pretty sure that also depends on the device's wifi capabilities and the amount of devices wirelessly connected to that router at once. The more devices you have connected that require traffic for data transfers, gaming, streaming, etc the slower the speeds will be. It's also dependent on your Internet connection speed, unless you're doing data transfers over the LAN.

elgros4 wrote: ↑ No, sorry that's not how mimo and multiplexing operate.

If you have an 6x6 router, you would need an 6x6 clients. Not a 2x2 pĥone or laptop.

Your own post show your router only has 4 streams, still you claim it's high end.

dyalect wrote: ↑R7000 is still flying high for me. Still pricey tho.