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  1. jontalk

    Time to replace SB8200 - Comcast??

    If you don't mind the intrusion, I have a modem question. I've been using the Arris SB-6141 (16x4) with the 300 mbps speed tier and getting about 15% higher speeds than Xfinity states in their programs. Having researched the best modems for people who's speeds are beneath 1GB, most say the...
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    ASUS RT- AC86U WIFI DROP OUTS/ SLOW AND FLUCTUATING

    Curious which year the 86U was manufactured. I've interacted with a number of owners and it appears that the hardware issues mentioned vary. Hope you get it resolved :)
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    AC86U reboot

    Thanks..unfamiliar with either of these since I'm in the US..best of success regardless
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    AC86U reboot

    Do you mind if I ask the year of manufacture and if Asus has ended firmware support for this model?
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Really appreciate the options and details and having used only Netgear and Asus, the latter that has proved the best.
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Again, I appreciate the advice and apologize for not being up to speed with network technology.
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Thanks..I'm a bit confused by your post since you seem to recommend the AX55 at first, then say its difficult to in the next sentence. Unlike many of the members here, I use WiFi sparingly due to congestion. My Android phone has an auto-WiFi connect feature which rarely works due to congestion...
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Thanks again for the advice..I'll look into the AX73 though I feel the AX55 might be adequate since I only have 3 devices using WiFi due to the power line network. BTW, I use a Roku Ultra for streaming and after changing the beamforming/channel bandwidth settings, I logged it into the 5 gHz band...
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Very interesting..when I checked the WiFi analyzer I noticed nearly all neighbor signals on the 80 mHz bandwidth so I changed mine to 40..I'll turn AC beamforming on and see what happens.
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Thanks..I currently have both AC and Universal beam forming disabled since that's what others have recommended. I just tried enabling AC beam forming and the signal strength seemed to have lessened. Thanks anyway
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    One more question if you don't mind. I've read L&D's settings recommendations for the RT-AC68U which include disabling all the beam forming settings. I own a OnePlus 8 phone which has very good hardware specs and wonder if enabling one or more of the beam forming settings might improve its...
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    I appreciate the response and recommendations. At the end of the day, it appears that there are countless elements in an environment that dictate a router's range. And comments stating use of a phone as indicator has me wonder whether a something newer will actually make a difference...
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    As I read through these countless comments, I've yet to hear from members that own a TP-Link router which was the purpose of this posting, LOL. My desire is to improve range of AC68P and future proof with WiFi 6. Thanks so much!
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    When I read CNET reviews and knowing how the channel relies on ad revenue, its hard not to think they're biased towards any brand that 'invests'. I imagine the same holds true with others making it challenging for the consumer. After reading all of these comments, I'm wondering if it even makes...
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Interesting how the top pick is the AX50..I've had great success with Ebay factory refurb items and I can get the AX1800 for $35 with a 2 year warranty though its obvious the AX50/55 might be better
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    I appreciate the link though I'd hoped for feedback from members that actually use TP-Link AX routers. Regardless I appreciate the feedback and will definitely steer clear of the RT-AX68 since most of the research shows its one of the weaker models
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Meanwhile my primary question was about TP-Link AX routers :)
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Thanks..would you say the AX68 will have better range than my AC68P? I'd previously hunted for the AC86U but its obviously problematic and EOL too.
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Thanks..I've seen a few posts here about complaints with the hardware. And since the AC86U has problems, I'll hunt for an AX82 as well
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    TP-Link WiFi 6 router advice

    Much appreciated..I've been hunting for its big brother, AX5400 too since it has separate antenna for both bands and has received good reviews
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